Doing What Works: Ten Common-Sense Leadership Practices to Improve Student Learning

by Chris Weber

While new ideas and innovative programs and pedagogies are exciting, the simplest methods are often the most effective. In Doing What Works, author Chris Weber outlines ten practical, common-sense practices proven to transform student learning and propel school success. Each chapter includes examples from real school leaders and classroom teachers, as well as a series of suggested next steps.


Rediscover common-sense strategies and practices proven to strengthen schools and increase student learning. Receive recommendations and real-world examples to strengthen understanding of the ten specific practices outlined in the book. Explore how to prioritize content to maximize learning and ensure students learn behavioral skills alongside academic skills. Study strategies that inspire students to take ownership of their learning and empower parents to become active participants in their child's education. Observe ways to provide rigorous tasks to enrich student learning and communicate clear learning targets.
Contents:
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Students Learn More When We Teach Less
Chapter 2: Leadership Is About Resisting Newton's Third Law
Chapter 3: If Challenges Are Predictable, They're Preventable
Chapter 4: The One Doing the Talking, and Doing the Doing, Is Doing the Learning
Chapter 5: Students Can Hit Any Target They Can See
Chapter 6: Motivation Is a Symptom, Not a Cause
Chapter 7: Feedback Is a Two-Way Street
Chapter 8: Skills Are As Important As, or More Important Than, Content
Chapter 9: Learning Is Reflected in the Task
Chapter 10: Parents Are Partners; Educators Must Empower Them
Conclusion
References
Index

248 pages, Paperback

Published October 14, 2019