Effective Teachers in Secondary Schools (2nd edition): A Reflective Resource for Performance Management

by Tony Swainston

Overview

A valuable, reflective resource for secondary teachers considering classroom observations and giving feedback, this book and DVD pack present recordings of five experienced secondary teachers in action, together with clear commentary and analysis. The commentary draws on the Hay McBer report 'A Model of Teacher Effectiveness' (DfES 2000). The pack provides direct links to performance management and cross reference to the teaching standards. It can be used to assist the interviewer and interviewee following classroom observations by giving a focus for meaningful discussions and shared professional language.The resource can be used during school INSET, at home by individual teachers wishing to review their own approach to teaching, by NQTs, and by training colleges and ITT and GTP students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781855394636
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/15/2008
Edition description:	2nd edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Tony Swainston taught for twenty years in comprehensive schools, being a pastoral head, an assistant headteacher and a member of the leadership group in his last school. Following his secondment to the DfES as a Regional CPD Adviser, he is now an independent consultant with his own company, E.C.M. Connections Ltd. His work includes being a regional adviser for Teachers TV and a Project Manager with The Pacific Institute.

Table of Contents

IntroductionSection 1: What an effective teacher looks likeSection 2: Understanding what we can and can't learnSection 3: Important factors in becoming effective teachersSection 4: The Hay McBer report as a frameworkSection 5: An analysis of 5 teachersAppendix 1: Suggested observation forms using the Hay McBer analysisAppendix 2: Performance Management style lesson observation formsAppendix 3: Ofsted style formsBibliography Index