Full Description
Book In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation's leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. New features include:Meaning what you sayFocusing on students firstPutting yourself in their positionDVD BundleThis bundle includes a DVD featuring Todd Whitaker speaking about what great teachers do differently. It runs for approximately two hours and is the perfect addition to teacher training events and professional development meetings/workshops. Filled with pearls of wisdom, humor, and practical strategies, the video will motivate your staff and inspire them to be the best they can, each and every day.The DVD comes with a free copy of What Great Teachers Do Differently as well as a Facilitator's Guide.
Contents
Introduction1 Why Look at Great?2 It's People, Not Programs3 The Power of Expectations4 If You Say Something, Mean It5 Prevention versus Revenge6 High Expectations-for Whom?7 Who Is the Variable?8 Focus on Students First9 Ten Days Out of Ten10 Be the Filter11 Don't Need to Repair-Always Do Repair12 The Ability to Ignore13 Random or Plandom?14 Base Every Decision on the Best People15 In Every Situation, Ask Who Is Most Comfortable and Who Is Least Comfortable16 Put Yourself in Their Position17 What About These Darn Standardized Tests?18 Make It Cool to Care19 Clarify Your CoreSeventeen Things That Matter MostReferences
