This indispensable resource draws on the latest research in brain-based learning to provide strategies that motivate adult learners and increase retention. Author: Tate, Marcia L. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761931546 ISBN-13: 9780761931546..
This book features presentation techniques that have proved successful in the classroom, at conferences, and in workshops, and that can be used with one or two participants as well as with large audiences. A checklist is included to help the reader decide which method to use when, as are planning an..
Quoting cases from his teaching experience, the author of this innovative guide demonstrates how humour can be used effectively in teaching. Richard Lodish believes that schools can become more successful if they incorporate more laughter into serious learning, arguing that this will improve childre..
Pursuing and obtaining a superintendency is more complicated than any other educational employment process. Research-based and very practical, this insiders view shows how to overcome the invisible selection criteria, the unwritten rules, and the biases that often shut out qualified women and racia..
Discover how to bridge the gap between equitably assessing linguistic and academic performance!This well-documented text examines the unique needs of the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) and describes strategies for implementing instructional assessment of language and content...
Discover how to bridge the gap between equitably assessing linguistic and academic performance!This well-documented text examines the unique needs of the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) and describes strategies for implementing instructional assessment of language and content...
Product DescriptionThis practical guide explains how to form productive groups and assess individual student performance in group work.About the AuthorDavid W. Johnson is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Minnesota. He is Co-Director of the Cooperative Learning Center. He is..
Best-selling authors, Brock and Grady,turn their expert attention to administrator burnout and how to overcome it, including practical information on stress triggers and response mechanisms. Author: Brock, Barbara L. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761978070 ISBN-13:..
Veteran school administrators, Streshly and Frase, have taken their classic "quick reference" and combined it with the insight and experience of a practicing school attorney for a comprehensive, updated edition. Author: Frase, Larry E. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: ..
About the AuthorWilliam A. Owings, Ed.D. is currently a professor of educational leadership at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Owings has worked as a public school teacher, an elementary and high school principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of schools. His professional inte..
Support new and veteran principals through coaching-based professional development!How can a coach support a school leader in mastering the professional and emotional challenges of school leadership in a manner that has a positive impact on students This book provides practical skills and strategie..
This essential resource provides educators with proven and practical applications for building resiliency in even the most at-risk students. Author: Thomsen, Katherine Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 076194544X ISBN-13: 9780761945444..
Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a straightforward format that features five steps or fewer for each strategy. Author: Swick, April M. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761931600 ISBN-13: 9780761931607..
An indispensable manual for new teachers, teacher trainers and mentor teachers, this compact yet comprehensive book is chock full of easy-to-implement techniques for creating a successful teaching and learning environment.An indispensable manual for new teachers, special highlights include straightf..
New Foreword by Carol Ann TomlinsonThe author defines a concept-based learning program and provides strategies to help create a seamless agenda to teach students the skills they need most to think conceptually and solve problems in today s complex world. Author: Erickson, H. Lynn Publisher: Corwin B..
Increase student learning by developing teacher leaders!This is the first book to synthesize theoretical, empirical, and practice-based literature in order to provide a comprehensive look at what is known about teacher leadership and what works to support it. The first part of the book explores the ..
Elaine Johnson demonstrates how implementing contextual teaching and learning can change students lives and help them achieve academic excellence. Author: Johnson, Elaine B. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761978658 ISBN-13: 9780761978657..
Deepen your understanding of racial factors in academic performance and discover new strategies for closing the achievement gap!Examining the achievement gap through the prism of race, the authors explain the need for candid, courageous conversations about race in order to understand why performance..
This book brings integrated curriculum into sharp focus and helps you find a curriculum model that can work for your school. Author: Drake, Susan M. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0803967179 ISBN-13: 9780803967175..
This indispensable handbook includes professional development plans that meet the specific needs of dual-language programs, strategies for building learning communities for dual-language teachers, and tips for involving parents. Author: Calderon, Margarita Espino Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback..
Introducing CLD Constructivist Learning Design a new and different way of thinking about learning and teaching. Author: Collay, Michelle Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761921591 ISBN-13: 9780761921592..
Use high pay-off instructional strategies to accelerate literacy learning in the differentiated classroom!From best-selling authors Gregory and Kuzmich comes a versatile handbook for middle school and high school educators who need to differentiate literacy instruction for adolescent and teen learne..
A synthesis of essential research and theory combined with strategies and templates for selecting what works best for diverse learners from among all the core theories. Author: Gregory, Gayle H. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761931627 ISBN-13: 9780761931621..
The latest studies and classroom-tested best practices have been mined and are now presented in an easy-access, time-saving format that spans lesson planning through implementation. Author: Bender, William N. Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0761931481 ISBN-13: 9780761..
This how-to book for teachers and administrators at all grades presents many proven techniques for reducing the time and effort spent on trying the achieve the important goal of student self-discipline. Author: Hunter, Madeline Publisher: Corwin Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 080396..