{"product_id":"teacher-peer-assistance-and-review","title":"Teacher Peer Assistance and Review","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The authors skillfully present the many ways a PAR approach can be tailored to a given district or school. This book provides a wealth of material to assist any principal, school, or district with its teacher improvement needs.\" \u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Airasian, \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor\u003cbr\u003e  Boston College\u003cbr\u003e  Boston, MA\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"If you are ready for peer review, Anderson and Pellicer offer the model. If you are trying to make the decision, \u003cb\u003eTeacher Peer Assistance and Review\u003c\/b\u003e offers a realistic look at the pros and cons, the do′s and don′ts of this hot topic. A wonderful and unique addition to the literature!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnna Hicks McFadden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations\u003cbr\u003e  Western Carolina University\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Anderson and Pellicer offer a thoughtful and fair analysis of peer review as it relates to teaching performance. This is the place to start if improving the overall quality of instruction is important in your school district.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDal Lawrence,\u003c\/b\u003e Past President\u003cbr\u003e  Toledo Federation of Teachers\u003cbr\u003e  Toledo, OH\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIn their book, \u003cb\u003eTeacher Peer Assistance and Review\u003c\/b\u003e, Anderson and Pellicer present a compelling case for involving teachers in the instructional supervision process. They also point out the challenges associated with peer assistance and review and provide the reader with a step-by-step guide for overcoming them. Written in a clear, straightforward style, this book is a must-read for teachers, administrators, and policymakers who are serious about implementing effective peer assistance and review programs.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAretha B. Pigford\u003c\/b\u003e, Chair\u003cbr\u003e  Department of Educational Leadership and Human Services\u003cbr\u003e  Florida A\u0026amp;M University\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eElementary and secondary educators are discovering what higher education faculty have always known—Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) programs work!  Both new and veteran teachers can improve and update their knowledge and skills by linking with \"consulting\" teachers who provide support through observation, modeling, and sharing of information.  PAR programs can strengthen teacher professionalism, improve teacher quality, and ultimately enhance student learning, \u003ci\u003eif \u003c\/i\u003edone well.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnderson and Pellicer, two nationally renowned educators, chart a course for developing and implementing an effective PAR program based on long-standing successful programs.   Easy-to-read sections highlight:\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is teacher peer assistance and review?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen essential questions to ask before you begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCriteria, standards, and data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey players and their roles, relationships, and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporting and using the results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003eUseful Web sites, sample forms, job descriptions, and applications, and an example of an educational policy trust agreement offer practical how-to help.  Both administrators and teachers interested in understanding and incorporating a Peer Assistance Review program will find this book an essential guide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54246749929816,"sku":"9780761976936","price":65.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780761976936.jpg?v=1777786249","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/teacher-peer-assistance-and-review","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}