Harness the power of reflection [electronic resource] : continuous school improvement from the front office to the classroom / Ron Nash.

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ISBN:

9781452224503

9781452219738

Title:

Harness the power of reflection [electronic resource] : continuous school improvement from the front office to the classroom / Ron Nash.

Author:

Nash, Ron, 1949-

Personal Author:

Nash, Ron, 1949-

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 183 pages) : illustrations

General Note:

Machine generated contents note: PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPrologue1. Going Viral With Improvement2. Change and the Status Quo3. School Environment as Accelerant4. Classroom Environment as Accelerant5. The Systematization of Process Improvement in the Classroom6. Signposts Along the Highway7. Waiting for the Go8. Question Everything, Then Go!EpilogueAppendix A. Processes Into Systems: Building-LevelAppendix B. Building-Level Improvement ExampleAppendix C. Processes into Systems: Classroom-LevelAppendix D. Classroom-Level Improvement ExamplesReferencesIndex.

Contents:

Preface; About the Author; Prologue; 1 -- Going Viral With Improvement; 2 -- Change and the Status Quo; 3 -- School Environment as Accelerant; 4 -- Classroom Environment as Accelerant; 5 -- Systematizing Process Improvement in the Classroom; 6 -- Facilitating the Long Haul; 7 -- Not Waiting for the "Go!"; 8 -- Asking Questions and Getting Started; Epilogue; Appendix A: Processes Into Systems: Building Level; Appendix B: Building-Level Improvement Example; Appendix C: Processes Into Systems: Classroom Level; Appendix D: Classroom-Level Improvement Examples; References; Index.

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Subject Term:

School improvement programs -- United States.

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Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2011

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Summary

"Anyone in the education field would benefit from reading this book. Ron Nash expertly weaves in case studies illustrating the topic of each chapter. He has inspired me to continue to focus on improvement in my school."

--Jill Broaddus, Principal

Cool Spring Elementary, Leesburg, VA

Elevate your team′s attitude from "whatever" to "whatever it takes"

Seasoned educator Ron Nash shares the results of his visits to schools where "we will do better" has replaced "whatever" as the official mantra. His findings will inspire school staff members to embark on their own continuous improvement journeys and model that experience for their students. This book provides a framework for individual reflection and evaluation of schools′ processes as part of a professional development program. Ideally, all staff members will be on board. But even with less than 100% support, each person can make a difference. The results speak for themselves:

Inspired and empowered staff members

Active classrooms with engaged students who enjoy school A customer service-oriented culture where parents feel welcome and valued A schoolwide commitment to sustaining improvement efforts

Included are strategies, action items, processes, and examples from successful programs nationwide. From the classroom to the lunchroom, students learn from those around them. By modeling commitment, self-renewal, and persistence in the face of difficulties, we are teaching skills that will serve students well in adulthood.