The Principal as Mathematics Leader

by Ontario Principals' Council

Overview

This guide provides research, tools, and support for leading effective mathematics teaching and learning, observing and evaluating mathematics instruction, and promoting faculty growth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452293851
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/12/2009
Series:	Leading Student Achievement Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	5 MB

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
1. A Vision for Learning Mathematics
Mathematics Reform
Teacher Change in Mathematics
Teachers? Attitudes and Perceptions About Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Teachers? Understanding of Mathematics Content and Pedagogy
The Principal's Role
2. Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom
Identifying Teacher Practices in Exemplary Mathematics Classrooms
Problem Solving
Mathematics Manipulatives
A Balanced Program
Technology
Literature Connections
Assessment and Evaluation
The Principal's Role
3. What Can Principals Do?
Gap Analysis
Schoolwide Mathematics Improvement Plan
Supporting Teacher Growth and Development
High-Yield Strategies
Professional Learning Communities or Teams
Job-Embedded Learning
Co-Teaching
Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment of Student Work
Lesson Study
Book Study
Other Strategies
4. Tools for Success
Resources
Memberships
Books
Mathematics Manipulatives
Worldwide Web Resources
Math Puzzles and Bulletin Boards
Mathematics Buddies
School Homework Club and Peer Tutoring
Math Clubs
Mathematics Pictures and Video Recordings
Mathematics Fairs and Career Days
Home and School Connections
Principal Resources
Resource 1: OAME Vision Statement
Resource 2: Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom
Resource 3: Gap Analysis: The Effective Mathematics Classroom
Resource 4: Children's Books With Mathematics Themes
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

“This series of publications addresses some of the most important improvement challenges facing school leaders today. The authors of the series bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges. The series should be required reading for all school leaders.”

Ken Leithwood

“At last, a series of outstanding books by practicing administrators, for practicing principals. Avoiding high-flown theory on the one hand and mere lists of bullet points on the other, these books represent the best that highly expert leaders have to offer—intellectually informed ideas about how to deal with the compelling practical issues of principalship. Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal’s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy.”

Andy Hargreaves

“This series of little volumes offers a plethora of rich ideas ranging from practice and specific methods right down to easy-to-use worksheets. It provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and also for seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity.”

Roland S. Barth

“This is a great series that allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!”

Michael Fullan