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Chapter 1.
Introduction.
The Basic Theme.
Schoolwork: A Commonplace Term.
On the Nature of Schoolwork.
The Research Base.
Basic Assumptions.
The Role of the Teacher.
Facilitator, Coach, or Leader?
Leaders Must Lead.
Competence and Commitment.
The Importance of Discipline.
Engaging Work and Engaging Teachers.
Organization of the Book.
Chapter 2.
Making Engagement Central.
The Highly Engaged Classroom.
The Well-Managed Classroom.
The Pathological Classroom.
Developing an Engagement Profile.
A Beginning Point for Measurement.
Rubics.
Getting Relevant Data.
A Caution.
Chapter 3.
The WOW School.
Thinking Strategically.
Identifying Missions.
The WOW School: A Vision.
Framing the Dialogue.
Patterns of Engagement.
Student Achievement.
Content and Substance.
Organization of Knowledge.
Product Focus.
Clear and Compelling Standards.
Protection from Adverse Consequence.
Affirmation of Performances.
Affiliation.
Novelty and Variety.
Choice.
Authenticity.
Starting the Conversation.
Some Concluding Observations.
The Issue of Time.
Chapter 4:
Implications for Teachers.
Understanding, Assessment, Control, and Improvement.
What Can Teachers Control?
Knowing and Teaching the "Right Stuff".
Focus on Engagement.
Work on the Work.
Thinking As a Leader.
Top Down and Bottom Up.
Consulting with Parents.
Chapter 5.
The Principal's Role.
Build or Join a Principal Support Network.
Get Your Own Beliefs Clear.
Involve Your Superintendent and Relevant Central Office Staff.
Create a Guiding Coalition.
Increasing Awareness.
Invest in Teacher Development.
The Principal asTeacher.
Finding Time.
A Closing Comment.
Chapter 6.
The Role of the Superintendent.
Depersonalization of Relationships.
Shared Authority vs. Delegation.
Innovations vs. Systemic Change.
A Point of View.
The Wisdom of Others.
Be Clear About What You Believe.
Personalize Your Relationship with Principals.
Clarify the Vision.
Unify Central Staff.
Think and Act Strategically.
Strategic Planning and Capacity Building.
The Capacity Audit.
Chapter 7.
Accountability and School Reform.
Theory, Practice, and Common Sense.
So, What Is New?
Sources of Resistance.
Every Child Can Learn.
The Issues of Time and Collegiality.
The Standards Movement and Accountability.
A Concluding Comment.
Appendix A: Framework for Analysis, Dialogue, and Action-School Version.
Appendix B: Framework for Analysis, Dialogue, and Action-Classroom Version.
Bibliography.
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Troy Holmes
reviewed Working on the Work: An Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents on June 01, 2013 Working on the Work: An Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents
Many school change leaders try to change students or teachers. These efforts are misguided.
The author makes a compelling case that the most important leadership work in a school district is empowering teachers to create interesting activities that will lead to authentic engagement rather than lower levels of interest.
This book outlines 12 standards to improve the quality of student tasks:
1) Patterns of Engagement
2) Student Achievement
3) Content and Substance
4) Organization of Knowledge
5) Product Focus
6) Clear and Compelling Product
7) A Safe Environment
8) Affirmation of Performances
9) Affiliation
10) Novelty and Variety
11) Choice
12) Authenticity
It concludes with two questionnaires to collect data surrounding these 12 standards.
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in learning more about leading school buildings and districts.
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