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by Yamina Bouchamma (Author), Marc Giguère (Author), Daniel April (Author)
This book provides school principals and those responsible for pedagogical supervision the necessary tools for their professional development, whether in formal (continuing education) or informal (self-taught) contexts. It presents for each knowledge, know-how, know-how and know-how to become two sections. The first, titled What the supervisors say, presents testimonials from a research-action-training project (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec, 2014-2017) which brought together 37 principals of two school boards in professional learning communities (PLCs) to discuss their pedagogical supervision practices in their school. This second section proposes self-assessments grids. The book is also punctuated with practical exercises and reflections to develop the targeted skills in supervision. This book is an essential reference for all supervisors. It presents experiences in teaching, research and training. It is a functional and practical guide to acquiring and consolidating pedagogical supervision skills.
Author Biography
YAMINA BOUCHAMMA, Ph.D., is Full Professor in the Department of Foundations and Practices in Education at Université Laval. Her academic activities, research interests, and publications notably regard the competencies of school administrators and pedagogical supervision.
MARC GIGUÈRE, M.Ed., is Lecturer in the Department of Foundations and Practices in Education at Université Laval. Mr. Giguère has extensive experience as Principal in both primary and secondary education. His expertise also includes the professional development of school leaders.
DANIEL APRIL, Doctoral student in School Administration and Policies, is Research assistant with the Department of Foundations and Practices in Education at Université Laval. He holds a Masters in Administration and Evaluation in Education (Planning and Management) as well as a B.Ed. in French second-language education. Mr. April also serves as research and communications consultant at UNESCO for the Global Education Monitoring Report.
