Five Big Ideas: Leading Total Instructional Alignment

by Lisa Carter

In this sequel to Total Instructional Alignment , the author peels back complex layers of the change process to reveal the five big ideas at the core of successful schools. Focus on these foundational ideas to simplify decision making and eliminate distractions from your efforts to promote effective teaching and learning. Teachers and administrators alike will appreciate this straightforward approach to solid leadership for school improvement.
Big Idea Institutionalize the Total Instructional Alignment Process
Big Idea Create a Totally Effective Learning Environment
Big Idea Focus on the Quality of the Teacher
Big Idea Redesign and Align Time for Learning
Big Idea Learn and Adjust Based on Data
Leadership and the Five Big Ideas

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

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[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Carter unpacks the Five big Ideas of aligning instruction for all kids- These include institutionalizing the total instruction alignment process, creating a totally effective learning environment, focusing on the quality of the teacher, redesigning and aligning learning time and adjusting learning/teaching based on data. These are not new ideas. She presents her case, that until we align these aspects of instruction for our students, we will not make the gains necessary to produce schools full of proficient students. The ideal reads well- it's getting there that is the challenge!