ABSTRACT

What is an effective school and what is an effective teacher? These are vitally important questions for the beginner teacher; questions which are answered in this book through conversational dialogues between a principal, a pre-service teacher and experienced teachers. The book draws on the mass of existing research and professional literature to provide a comprehensive guide on effective schools and teachers. As such, it should be an invaluable tool for undergraduates in training.

part |2 pages

Part I: What is an Effective School?

chapter 1|7 pages

The Search for an Effective School

chapter 2|6 pages

The Role of Positive Expectations

chapter 3|6 pages

Focus on Learning

chapter 4|7 pages

Assessing Learner Progress

chapter 6|9 pages

The Role of Parent and Community Support

chapter |2 pages

Effective Schools: Annotated Readings

part |2 pages

Part II: What is an Effective Teacher?

chapter 7|9 pages

The Power of Purpose

chapter 9|10 pages

Discovering Flow

chapter 10|9 pages

Stages of Growth

chapter 12|13 pages

Becoming a Leader

chapter |3 pages

Effective Teachers: Annotated Readings

part |2 pages

Part III: Effectiveness Revisited

chapter 13|14 pages

Looking Back

chapter |6 pages

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