Description
Book SynopsisMake sure your students follow your instructions. That sounds like a straightforward instruction, but in fact, it s fairly abstract.
Table of ContentsDVD Video Contents vii
DVD Additional Materials xix
Foreword xxi
Acknowledgments xxv
About the Author xxvii
About Uncommon Schools xxix
Get Better Faster Scope and Sequence xxxi
Introduction 1
Changing the Game 3
Why Focus on New Teachers? 8
Myths and Realities of Coaching New Teachers 11
What is “Better,” and How Fast is “Faster”? 13
How This Book is Structured 14
How to Use This Book 19
Dive In—Meet Your Teachers Where They are 22
Ready to Dive In! 23
Principles of Coaching 25
Principle 1: Go Granular 27
Principle 2: Plan, Practice, Follow Up, Repeat 45
Principle 3: Make Feedback More Frequent 59
Start Here Quick Reference Guide 76
Phase 1 (Pre-Teaching): Dress Rehearsal 77
Phase 1 Coaching Blueprint: Leading PD 80
Phase 1 Management—Develop Essential Routines and Procedures 86
Phase 1 Rigor—Write Lesson Plans 107
Conclusion 127
Phase 2: Instant Immersion 129
Phase 2 Coaching Blueprint: Make Time for Feedback 132
Phase 2 Management—Roll Out and Monitor Routines 145
Phase 2 Rigor—Independent Practice 181
Conclusion 221
Phase 3: Getting into Gear 223
Phase 3 Coaching Blueprint: Looking at Student Work 225
Phase 3 Management—Engage Every Student 236
Phase 3 Rigor—Respond to Student Learning Needs 275
Conclusion 299
Phase 4: The Power of Discourse 301
Phase 4 Coaching Blueprint: Respond to In-the-Moment Data 303
Phase 4 Management—Set Routines for Discourse 308
Phase 4 Rigor—Lead Student Discourse 101 317
Conclusion 345
Stretch It: Ready to Paint 347
Stretch It Coaching Blueprint 349
Stretch It Rigor—Lead Student Discourse 201 354
Conclusion 385
Appendix: Get Better Faster Coach’s Guide 389
Phase 1 (Pre-Teaching) 390
Phase 2: Days 1–30 396
Phase 3: Days 31–60 407
Phase 4: Days 61–90 417
Stretch It: The Next Steps 424
Notes 429
How to Use the DVD 435
Access the Contents Online 436
Index 437
