In this era of increasing teacher accountability, helping  novice and veteran teachers succeed in the classroom has never been  more urgent or more challenging. Honoring Diverse Teaching Styles is  essential reading for anyone who wants to help teachers meet today's  performance standards while also respecting the unique gifts each  teacher brings to the classroom.    This concise guide describes a system for fostering effective  teacher development, and includes:* Descriptions and examples of  the four basic styles of teaching* Tips for matching your  communication style with the teacher's preferred style* Tools for  effectively observing classroom practice* Ideas for helping  teachers build on their strengths while exploring different ways of  teaching.    Using this guide, principals and mentors can help teachers broaden  their instructional repertoire and develop a stronger professional  identity. These teachers will become more confident in their decision  making and take greater command of the classroom, leading to increased  student learning.    Educators who are new to supervising teachers will find this a highly  readable guide to the wide range of strategies available, while  experienced supervisors will discover new ways to strengthen their own  practice and rethink their observational methods. All readers of this  guide will gain the satisfaction of helping teachers develop the kind  of expertise that truly fosters student achievement.    Edward Pajak is a professor and chair of the Department of Teacher Development and Leadership at Johns Hopkins University.

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