ABSTRACT
Co-published with University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), this textbook prepares aspiring educational leaders for the important and challenging task of supporting instruction in their schools. Instructional Leadership in the Content Areas equips leaders—who might not have content backgrounds that align with those of the teachers they supervise—with research-based practices and knowledge specific to a range of subject areas. Presenting over 20 problems-based cases at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and across seven areas of content, this book deepens knowledge of exemplary instruction, improves feedback dialogues, and helps leaders work effectively alongside teachers and instructional specialists. Rich with activities, resources, and discussion questions, this casebook provides a broad overview of instructional leadership and the tools for school leaders to improve and support classroom practices across all content areas in intentional ways that support career-long professional growth.
Case facilitation notes are available here: www.routledge.com/9781138578845
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|76 pages
Elementary School
chapter Chapter 3|10 pages
Making Social Studies Meaningful: Exploring Civics through Critical Thinking
chapter Chapter 8|10 pages
Are We Going in the Right Direction? Library, Literacy, and Leadership Practices at Oak Creek Elementary
part II|74 pages
Middle School
chapter Chapter 9|12 pages
Using Formative Assessment to Drive Instruction in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom
chapter Chapter 10|11 pages
Planning for High-Quality Social Studies Instruction in the Middle Grades
chapter Chapter 11|11 pages
The Importance of Nature of Science Instruction when Teaching Sensitive Science Topics
chapter Chapter 15|10 pages
Promoting Instructional Partnerships with the Library Media Specialist: A New Instructional Paradigm
part III|76 pages
High School
chapter Chapter 17|12 pages
“So What?” Social Studies for Culturally Responsive, Active, and Democratic Citizenship
chapter Chapter 19|13 pages
Literacy beyond the English Language Arts Classroom: Shared Responsibility
chapter Chapter 22|9 pages
Reimagining a Traditional Library Space and Program: Toward a Learning Commons
part IV|33 pages
Whole-School Cross-Disciplinary Efforts