ABSTRACT

Book

In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. New features include:

  • Meaning what you say
  • Focusing on students first
  • Putting yourself in their position

DVD Bundle

This bundle includes a DVD featuring Todd Whitaker speaking about what great teachers do differently. It runs for approximately two hours and is the perfect addition to teacher training events and professional development meetings/workshops. Filled with pearls of wisdom, humor, and practical strategies, the video will motivate your staff and inspire them to be the best they can, each and every day.

The DVD comes with a free copy of What Great Teachers Do Differently as well as a Facilitator's Guide.

chapter 1|6 pages

Why Look at Great?

chapter 2|6 pages

It’s People, Not Programs

chapter 3|6 pages

The Power of Expectations

chapter 4|6 pages

If You Say Something, Mean It

chapter 5|8 pages

Prevention versus Revenge

chapter 6|4 pages

High Expectations—for Whom?

chapter 7|6 pages

Who Is the Variable?

chapter 8|6 pages

Focus on Students First

chapter 9|8 pages

Ten Days Out of Ten

chapter 10|8 pages

Be the Filter

chapter 11|8 pages

Don’t Need to Repair—Always Do Repair

chapter 12|6 pages

The Ability to Ignore

chapter 13|4 pages

Random or Plandom?

chapter 14|6 pages

Base Every Decision on the Best People

chapter 16|6 pages

Put Yourself in Their Position

chapter 17|8 pages

What About These Darn Standardized Tests?

chapter 18|8 pages

Make It Cool to Care

chapter 19|4 pages

Clarify Your Core

chapter 17|2 pages

Seventeen Things That Matter Most