A teacher center emphasizing reading-oriented experiences would have a substantial effect on how educators teach reading. The need for such a center is reflected in the widely held belief that competent teaching of reading provides students with opportunities for success in most curricular areas. Planning an effective teaching center with a…

This principal developed a collaborative teacher evaluation process that is based on an evaluation procedure with clearly defined school goals and performance objectives. (MD)

Discusses the importance of skillful planning to good teaching and presents ways of helping teachers become good planners.

Outlines three teacher coaching models. Technical coaching staff development workshops teach specific methods and pair consultants with teachers or teachers with teachers. In collegial coaching, the teacher's ability to self-coach is developed through teaching in pairs with a coach teacher. Challenge coaching helps teams of teachers resolve…

Describes a staff development project using a coaching model in which teachers team teach in the classroomn. In this model the teacher and the coach (a teaching peer) plan, execute, and evaluate performance in the class side by side. (MD)

Albuquerque schools developed an innovative program called "Support for Instructional Development" that includes a basic format of seminars, journals, and team teaching. Includes discussion of four principles the school system learned about the teacher's role in educational development. (MD)

Outlines a teacher incentive plan developed for the Jefferson County (Kentucky) Public Schools and scheduled for pilot testing during the 1987-88 school year. The program is modeled after airline frequent flyer programs and is designed to encourage cooperative action and individual incentive among teachers. (MD)

Discusses the following five ways that substitute teachers can enhance their own effectiveness and control in the classroom: (1) expect the unexpected; (2) use available people as resources, including staff and students; (3) improvise relevantly in the classroom; (4) use technology; (5) enforce disciplinary measures promptly. (PGD)

An effective teacher evaluation program geared toward instructional improvement is described. It includes frequent interaction between administrators and teachers and is participatory, diagnostic, and cooperative. (MD)

This booklet on professional development is the seventh is a series of booklets available from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory on current topics. The first section defines effective professional development. The next section examines what has been learned about professional development. Next, principles of high quality professional…

This book describes how to use adult learning strategies in planning faculty development. Chapter 1 addresses concerns about success, demonstrating how to use an adult learning model to help faculty developers succeed. Chapter 2 presents the Adult Learning Model for Faculty Development, which has four stages grounded in adult learning and program…

Suggests ways of judging teacher performance based on the five basic steps in the teacher evaluation process: (1) gathering information and making judgments; (2) holding the evaluation conference; (3) identifying areas needing improvement; (4) providing assistance; and (5) guiding the teacher out of teaching if improvement cannot be made.…

Describes a technical assistance approach that offers a systematic framework for planning, conducting, and evaluating in-service training. (Author/MLF)

Explains a supervisory method intended to be humanistic and clinical that holds promise even in situations where a minimal amount of supervision is possible. (Author/MLF)

Considers the current state of on-line course design and delivery. Discusses several advantages and disadvantages of on-line instruction. Concludes that teachers seeking professional development opportunities should give careful consideration to on-line possibilities. (SG)