the transparent teacher outlines and illustrates a step - by - step process for breaking down the professional isolation of classroom teaching and cultivating opportunities for meaningful learning. the three - part process offered here - - including a pre - observation meeting, observation, and post - observation debrief - - creates the foundation for teacher - directed experiences that focus on self - identified areas of interest and need. each chapter provides details on critical parts of the process, from planning to implementation. relevant protocols and tools, together with real - world examples, illustrate how the process can be implemented efficiently within the regular school day and enable readers to apply the process to their own setting. the book also shows how to make teacher - driven observations an ongoing process that can be sustained throughout the school year, a topic illustrated through the case study of a large, comprehensive high school. with these resources in hand, teachers are equipped to collect data through classroom observations and engage in conversations that dig deeply into instructional practice. the transparent teacher shows how teachers can become invaluable resources to one another - - promoting collective improvements in teaching and learning - - when they open their classroom doors from the inside