Teacher Supervision and Evaluation: Theory into Practice

by James S. Nolan, Linda A. Hoover

This comprehensive book is intended to help school districts develop teacher supervision and evaluation systems, which are intended to hold teachers to high performance standards to enhance their professional growth. This book is both conceptual and practical in nature. The conceptual basis comes from theoretical literature concerning teacher supervision, evaluation, peer coaching, action research, mentoring, and professional development. The practical side features skill development in active listening, observation techniques, and conference strategies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

384 pages, Hardcover

First published September 16, 2003

Reviews

[Camille Sylvester · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this as part of a graduate class for educators pursuing administrator licenses. As far as textbooks go, this has plenty of useful concepts and some useful models and examples. It is a little long-winded and technical at times, but thorough in its goals. I would have loved more anecdotes and practical application ideas.

[Nadine K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a course reading for my Professional Supervision and Evaluation class. It was a bit hard core in certain areas, but there were really good ideas in it. The focus on collaboration for educators is a running theme through the entire text. We really need to tap into one of our biggest resources, each other.