The first edition of Instructional Supervision: Applying Tools and Concepts was highly regarded by both professors and students for its practicality and its - - coverage of tools & strategies to help supervisors work effectively with teachers.- up-to-date approach to clinical supervision which includes teacher portfolios, action research, peer coaching, and other innovative practices.- authentic case studies, classroom examples, field experiences, prompts for reflection, and pragmatic tips.The second edition retains all of these features and goes further by offering -- a comprehensive collection of classroom observation tools.- a new chapter on confronting marginal teaching. - expanded coverage of professional development & its link to teacher evaluation.- extended ELCC-based self-assessment activities for students to help them master the entire cycle of clinical supervision and the development of professional growth plans.