Performance and Accountability in Today's Classroom: A Framework for Effective Mentoring

by Kimberly T. Strike

Overview

This is a consumable workbook for new teachers, or veteran teachers who may need instructional coaching. The first chapter includes an assessment instrument directly aligned to National Teacher Standards and requires the teacher to set goals, be attuned to accountability, self-report on a quarterly basis, and serve as a tool for discussion between a mentor and mentee. The remaining chapters may be covered in any order. The format allows teachers to read through pertinent, concise information on specific topics named important or challenging to new teachers. To apply the information, teacher activity/ies follow the information. Each chapter ends with reflective questions to be used in whole or part in discussion with one's mentor. The book is designed to carry a participant through a three-year mentor-mentee relationship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607093336
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	01/16/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	130
File size:	638 KB

About the Author

Kimberly Strike earned her Doctorate from Marquette University in curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision with a focus on the use of technology in education. As a 20 year veteran to education, Dr. Strike has served as a teacher, principal, professor, instructional supervisor, consultant and provider of professional development.

Table of Contents

Foreward ix

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 Professional Goal Setting and Teacher Standards 1

Chapter 2 Understanding School Culture 9

Chapter 3 Mentor-Mentee Relationship 17

Chapter 4 Understanding the Instructional Cycle 29

Chapter 5 Organizing for the New School Year 39

Chapter 6 Classroom Management 47

Chapter 7 Monitoring Student Work 61

Chapter 8 Programs and Assemblies 67

Chapter 9 Conducting Observations 71

Chapter 10 Textbooks, Technologies, and Other Resources 75

Chapter 11 Handling the Difficult 81

Chapter 12 Standardized Testing and Using Assessment Results 89

Chapter 13 Teaching 95

Appendix A Year 2: Professional Goal Setting and Teacher Standards 105

Appendix B Year 3: Professional Goal Setting and Teacher Standards 113

References 123

About the Author 125

Editorial Reviews

With school districts investing time, energy and financial resources in hiring teachers, Strike's book provides a prescription and plan that makes teacher mentoring a resounding success. Concise and exact, this guide is a must for all school districts that need a cost-effective teacher mentoring program.

Raymond Kuper

The book provides initial educators with a concrete, in-depth view of their first year in teaching; without knowing the title one might think it was Teaching 101. Having utilized Strike’s assessment exercises with my school’s mentoring program, I can whole-heartedly say that the workbook stimulates many profound and honest discussions between mentee and mentor as well as mentee to mentee.

Michelle Paris

It was a delight to read through this book by Kimberly Strike. Each chapter is concise with so many practical ideas. The workbook format makes it easy to use and stimulates candid conversations between the mentor and mentee. I find that I can use the ideas presented to even assist veteran teachers in goal setting and reflection. It is so important for all of us to take reflection time seriously and grow from awareness to deeper insights. I highly recommend this book to colleagues.

Marybeth Zuhlke