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Leaders cannot influence the quality of teaching unless they understand how trecognize really good teaching The most significant challenge faced by most teachers is how best tfacilitate the learning of students whfall behind In order tmove teaching tmore effective strategies, leaders must learn how texplain how and why learner centered teaching will enhance the achievement of all students This essential resource covers three core areas: 1) Understanding Recent Research on Learning; 2) Identifying the Characteristics of Effective Teaching, and 3) Overcoming Barriers tthe Implementation of Learner Centered Teaching Murphy and Alexanders book introduces readers tthe research on learning and helps them develop an understanding of how different approaches tinstruction are informed by research This will be the textbook for the first course in the Leadership for Learning curriculum, Facilitating Effective Learning for All Students The Leadership for Learning curriculum is a joint venture between AASA and Canter/Sylvan Learning tcreate a new educational administration program that will be available on-line and at universities, including Vanderbilt
