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Guilford Publications Childrens Literature in the Reading Program Fifth
Book SynopsisThis indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the whats, whys, and how-tos of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K8 reading program.Trade Review"Diverse children’s literature has the power to take us vicariously to lands and times we can only imagine, making immigrants of us all as we learn to walk in another’s path. This enthralling resource will help teachers facilitate this journey. Critically analyzing varying genres and formats of children’s literature, the authors invite teachers to successfully adopt high-quality books on a range of topics. This updated fifth edition is an invaluable resource."--Ruth McKoy Lowery, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University "Offers a wealth of information for anyone who desires to support the reading development of children. In this interesting, well-written fifth edition, readers learn about exemplary children’s books from a wide variety of genres and cultures and discover evidence-based ideas for how to engage students effectively in the reading and discussion of these books. Preservice and practicing teachers alike will feel confident implementing the ideas shared by highly knowledgeable scholars in the field of children’s literature. Purchasing this book is a sound investment in your professional library."--Patricia E. Bandré, PhD, reading instructional specialist, Salina Public Schools, Kansas "An increased focus on using diverse literature in K-8 classrooms and several entirely new chapters make this fifth edition a great resource for teachers, teacher educators, and library media specialists who want to incorporate literature in the reading language arts curriculum. From a chapter on the arts, diversity, and picturebooks, to one focused on transitional chapter books, to another exploring nonfiction narrative styles, the material presented here helps teachers select literature and strategies that will engage and motivate their students."--Lee Galda, PhD, Marguerite Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature (Emerita), University of Minnesota "The fifth edition continues the legacy of earlier editions by remaining timely and relevant. It provides specific strategies that are grounded in research-based theory and accompanied by authentic examples of student interactions with high-quality books. Teachers will be inspired to use the best children’s literature available today to enrich their students' understanding of themselves and the world."--Junko Yokota, PhD, Director, Center for Teaching through Children’s Books, National Louis University -Table of ContentsI. Creating an Open Invitation for All 1. Reading Multiculturally, Globally, and Critically in Literacy Education: Books as Messengers for Diversity, Barbara A. Lehman 2. Creating Independent Readers: The Role of Reading Aloud and Sustained Silent Reading, Teri S. Lesesne, Lauren Aimonette Liang, & Adrienne Lowe 3. Addressing “Struggle”: Strengthening the Literary Bonds between Children and Books, Jennifer M. Graff II. Inviting Students with the Arts 4. Racially Diverse Children’s Literature and Arts Education, Alan R. Bailey & Jonda C. McNair 5. “Can We Play This Story?”: Story-Based Process Drama with Language Learners, Erin Greeter & Nancy Roser 6. Picturebook as Art Object: Developing Art Appreciation through Speculative Pondering, Cyndi Giorgis III. Inviting Students with Specific Genres and Special Formats 7. Biographical Picturebooks Are Winning Awards and Teachers’ and Students’ Attention, Deborah A. Wooten & Katie M. Rowe 8. “Really Reading” and Really Responding: Response and Deep Understanding with Transitional Readers, Lauren Aimonette Liang & Adrienne Lowe 9. Comics in the Classroom: Using Graphic Novels for Content Learning, Stergios Botzakis 10. To Develop Proficiency and Engagement, Give Series Books to Novice Readers!, Anne McGill-Franzen & Natalia Ward 11. “It Was Like Marc Was My Friend”: How Visible Authors of Nonfiction Reach Out to Their Readers, and How Readers Can Respond, Marc Aronson & Myra Zarnowski 12. Creating a Community of Poetry Enthusiasts, David L. Harrison IV. Resources to Help You Continue the Invitation 13. Where Do We Go from Here?: Resources to Connect, Engage, and Inspire, James W. Stiles & Thomas Crisp
£42.74
Guilford Publications Developing Strategic Young Writers through Genre
Book SynopsisTested and fine-tuned in K-2 classrooms, this book provides engaging lessons and materials for teaching the three genres of writing--opinion, procedural, and story--that provide a foundation for beginning writersâ persuasive, informative, and narrative writing skills. The authors' approach integrates strategy instruction, self-regulated learning, and dialogic interactions such as role play. Packed with 55 reproducible planning forms and student handouts, the book makes connections between writing and reading in ways that support growth in both areas, address learning standards, and promote writing across the instructional day. Appendices contain numerous resources to support teachersâ and administratorsâ professional learning. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also the authors' Developing Strategic Writers through Genre Instruction: Resources forTrade Review"A 'must have' and 'must read' for K-2 teachers looking to understand how writing and reading work together to improve thinking and understanding across the curriculum. Philippakos and MacArthur provide clear lessons, examples, and explanations that connect the strategies and content between K-2 and later grades. The attention to language and dialogue is wonderful. This book will help you fill your classroom with talk and authentic conversations that strengthen students’ understanding of genres."--Amanda Lankford, EdS, Assistant Principal, Patterson Elementary School, Pierce County, Georgia "This spectacular resource presents a comprehensive approach to teaching writing that skillfully fuses cognitive strategy instruction with dialogic interactions. The lessons and materials--such as sentence frames, evaluation rubrics, graphic organizers, and explicit explanations--provide teachers with the necessary tools to meet the writing needs of all K-2 students. This book will be beneficial for beginning as well as established teachers, enabling them to teach strong writing skills and develop dynamic writers."--Karen M. Picerno, MEd, second-grade teacher, Socrates Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina "Getting off to a good start in learning to write is critical for school success. Philippakos and MacArthur provide primary-grade teachers with the tools to make this happen. Teachers will love this book!"--Steve Graham, EdD, Warner Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University "Philippakos and MacArthur understand writing research, and they have a track record in working collaboratively with teachers. This book provides practical information in an accessible format for easy application to real classrooms. The 'strategy for teaching strategies' is a supportive framework that guides teachers through a teaching process leading to student growth. Most of all, teachers will treasure the lesson plans, which model how to offer genre-based strategy instruction with a self-regulation focus to support all writers in the primary-grade classroom. This book is a winner!"--Carol Sue Englert, PhD, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, College of Education, Michigan State University -Table of Contents1. Writing Strategically: An Introduction to Genre-Based Strategy Instruction 2. Strategies within Genre-Based Strategy Instruction 3. Sequence of Instruction: A Strategy for Teaching Strategies 4. Responses to Reading and Opinion Writing 5. Procedural (How-to) Writing 6. Story Writing 7. Language and Grammatical Correctness for Meaning Making Appendices 1. Reading Guides for Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussions 2. Assessment-Grouping Guidelines 3. Questions for Journal Entries 4. Questions for PLC Meetings 5. Pacing Guide 6. Report-Writing Resources 7. A Guiding Checklist for Principals and Literacy Leaders
£32.99
Guilford Publications Developing Strategic Young Writers through Genre
Book SynopsisTested and fine-tuned in K-2 classrooms, this book provides engaging lessons and materials for teaching the three genres of writing--opinion, procedural, and story--that provide a foundation for beginning writersâ persuasive, informative, and narrative writing skills. The authors' approach integrates strategy instruction, self-regulated learning, and dialogic interactions such as role play. Packed with 55 reproducible planning forms and student handouts, the book makes connections between writing and reading in ways that support growth in both areas, address learning standards, and promote writing across the instructional day. Appendices contain numerous resources to support teachersâ and administratorsâ professional learning. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also the authors' Developing Strategic Writers through Genre Instruction: Resources forTrade Review"A 'must have' and 'must read' for K-2 teachers looking to understand how writing and reading work together to improve thinking and understanding across the curriculum. Philippakos and MacArthur provide clear lessons, examples, and explanations that connect the strategies and content between K-2 and later grades. The attention to language and dialogue is wonderful. This book will help you fill your classroom with talk and authentic conversations that strengthen students’ understanding of genres."--Amanda Lankford, EdS, Assistant Principal, Patterson Elementary School, Pierce County, Georgia "This spectacular resource presents a comprehensive approach to teaching writing that skillfully fuses cognitive strategy instruction with dialogic interactions. The lessons and materials--such as sentence frames, evaluation rubrics, graphic organizers, and explicit explanations--provide teachers with the necessary tools to meet the writing needs of all K-2 students. This book will be beneficial for beginning as well as established teachers, enabling them to teach strong writing skills and develop dynamic writers."--Karen M. Picerno, MEd, second-grade teacher, Socrates Academy, Charlotte, North Carolina "Getting off to a good start in learning to write is critical for school success. Philippakos and MacArthur provide primary-grade teachers with the tools to make this happen. Teachers will love this book!"--Steve Graham, EdD, Warner Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University "Philippakos and MacArthur understand writing research, and they have a track record in working collaboratively with teachers. This book provides practical information in an accessible format for easy application to real classrooms. The 'strategy for teaching strategies' is a supportive framework that guides teachers through a teaching process leading to student growth. Most of all, teachers will treasure the lesson plans, which model how to offer genre-based strategy instruction with a self-regulation focus to support all writers in the primary-grade classroom. This book is a winner!"--Carol Sue Englert, PhD, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education, College of Education, Michigan State University -Table of Contents1. Writing Strategically: An Introduction to Genre-Based Strategy Instruction 2. Strategies within Genre-Based Strategy Instruction 3. Sequence of Instruction: A Strategy for Teaching Strategies 4. Responses to Reading and Opinion Writing 5. Procedural (How-to) Writing 6. Story Writing 7. Language and Grammatical Correctness for Meaning Making Appendices 1. Reading Guides for Professional Learning Community (PLC) Discussions 2. Assessment-Grouping Guidelines 3. Questions for Journal Entries 4. Questions for PLC Meetings 5. Pacing Guide 6. Report-Writing Resources 7. A Guiding Checklist for Principals and Literacy Leaders
£47.49
Guilford Publications Differentiated Literacy Instruction in Grades 4
Book SynopsisNow revised and updated, with many new lesson plans and a new chapter on writing instruction, this trusted book guides upper elementary teachers to design and implement a research-based literacy program.Trade Review"Every intermediate teacher needs a copy of this book. It is brimming with the tools and resources literacy teachers need to design instruction that will meet the needs of every child. The second edition gives increased attention to writing instruction, including advice on making the reading–writing connection explicit for students. As in the first edition, the book outlines a pragmatic approach to assessment and data-driven instructional planning that is centered on authentic children’s literature. Framed by current research, this updated second edition is perfect for professional book clubs or team-based book study."--Valerie Harlow Shinas, PhD, Graduate School of Education, Lesley University "This book is genuinely useful for improving fourth- and fifth-grade literacy instruction. The sample daily schedules are quite helpful in organizing grade-level instruction and differentiated instruction for a variety of reading levels. I particularly appreciate the focus on vocabulary development. The authors describe strategies that would be effective not only during literacy instruction, but also during science, social studies, and math!"--Judy Mullins, MEd, EdS, fifth-grade teacher (retired), Spartanburg School District 6, South Carolina “In this wonderful second edition, the authors provide classroom teachers, literacy coaches and specialists, and students in literacy assessment courses with practical information and resources that can be immediately implemented in classrooms. The book offers a comprehensive framework for assessing and providing tiered instruction to upper elementary students. It addresses all literacy components, including writing."--Paola Pilonieta, PhD, Department of Reading and Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte-Table of Contents1. Differentiation and Tiered Instruction 2. Designing an Upper Elementary Literacy Program 3. Research on Upper Elementary Readers and Writers 4. Choosing and Using Reading Assessments 5. Building Word Recognition 6. Building Fluency 7. Building Vocabulary 8. Building Comprehension 9. Building Writing Competence 10. Putting It All Together Appendices: Reproducible Classroom Materials Appendix A. Tier 1 Planning Templates Appendix B. Sample Tier 1 Nonfiction Shared Reading Instruction Appendix C. Sample Tier 1 Interactive Read-Aloud Instruction Appendix D. Sample Tier 1 Narrative Writing Unit Appendix E. Informal Decoding Inventory Appendix F. Multisyllabic Decoding Lessons Appendix G. Fluency and Comprehension Sample Plans Appendix H. Text Structure Graphic Organizers Appendix I. Vocabulary and Comprehension Sample Plans References Index
£47.49
Guilford Publications Assessment for Reading Instruction Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated fourth edition, this accessible text has given over 125,000 preservice and inservice teachers vital tools for systematic reading assessment in grades K-8. The book explains how to use both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' strengths and needs in all components of reading. Effective, engaging methods for targeted instruction in each area are outlined. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible tools, plus an additional multipage assessment in an online-only appendix. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of the middle grades (4â8), including a new chapter and case study, and explicit attention to this grade range throughout; new coauthor Kevin Flanigan adds expertise in this area. *New and expanded topics: computer-based testing methods, assessing academic language, and how to use Trade Review"This practical and comprehensive guide is an essential resource for every literacy educator. The volume not only offers an array of high-utility assessment tools, but also situates their use in evidence-based understandings about literacy development. The authors offer concrete guidance for interpreting assessment results and responding with instruction. The fourth edition includes many of the features that made earlier editions so powerful, and is made even better by its enhanced focus on the intermediate grades. This is an exceptional text for preservice literacy education and for practicing teachers who are looking to extend their skills in using assessment to support students’ literacy development."--Gina N. Cervetti, PhD, Literacy, Language, and Culture Program, School of Education, University of Michigan "Assessment is critical for guiding and improving reading instruction. The fourth edition of this highly readable text carries on a remarkable legacy of making assessment doable, meaningful, and authentic for teachers and scholars. Stahl, Flanigan, and McKenna comprehensively cover what should be assessed in reading, including the all-important affective domain. New to this edition are a greater focus on Latin and Greek word roots, as well as new guidance and support for assessing student retellings. The authors have truly moved the goalposts when it comes to best assessment practices in reading."--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University "The fourth edition addresses the 'whats,' 'whys,' and 'how-tos' of assessing students’ reading skills. It provides a comprehensive framework and set of tools for teachers and interventionists to identify students' needs and provide targeted instruction. The revisions and updates are clearly explicated in the introduction and first chapter. New content on assessments for middle school fills in the gaps from the third edition. This is the best reading assessment text available."--Lori M. Strong, PhD, Department of Literacy and Special Education, College of Saint Rose-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Reading Assessment 2. General Concepts of Assessment 3. Informal Reading Inventories and Other Measures of Oral Reading 4. Emergent Literacy 5. Word Recognition and Spelling 6. Fluency 7. Vocabulary 8. Comprehension 9. Strategic Knowledge 10. Affective Factors 11. Assessing Readers in Grades 4–8: Guiding Concepts 12. Preparing a Diagnostic Reading Report Appendix. Case Studies
£38.94
Guilford Publications Assessment for Reading Instruction Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated fourth edition, this accessible text has given over 125,000 preservice and inservice teachers vital tools for systematic reading assessment in grades K-8. The book explains how to use both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' strengths and needs in all components of reading. Effective, engaging methods for targeted instruction in each area are outlined. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible tools, plus an additional multipage assessment in an online-only appendix. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of the middle grades (4â8), including a new chapter and case study, and explicit attention to this grade range throughout; new coauthor Kevin Flanigan adds expertise in this area. *New and expanded topics: computer-based testing methods, assessing academic language, and how to use Trade Review"This practical and comprehensive guide is an essential resource for every literacy educator. The volume not only offers an array of high-utility assessment tools, but also situates their use in evidence-based understandings about literacy development. The authors offer concrete guidance for interpreting assessment results and responding with instruction. The fourth edition includes many of the features that made earlier editions so powerful, and is made even better by its enhanced focus on the intermediate grades. This is an exceptional text for preservice literacy education and for practicing teachers who are looking to extend their skills in using assessment to support students’ literacy development."--Gina N. Cervetti, PhD, Literacy, Language, and Culture Program, School of Education, University of Michigan "Assessment is critical for guiding and improving reading instruction. The fourth edition of this highly readable text carries on a remarkable legacy of making assessment doable, meaningful, and authentic for teachers and scholars. Stahl, Flanigan, and McKenna comprehensively cover what should be assessed in reading, including the all-important affective domain. New to this edition are a greater focus on Latin and Greek word roots, as well as new guidance and support for assessing student retellings. The authors have truly moved the goalposts when it comes to best assessment practices in reading."--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University "The fourth edition addresses the 'whats,' 'whys,' and 'how-tos' of assessing students’ reading skills. It provides a comprehensive framework and set of tools for teachers and interventionists to identify students' needs and provide targeted instruction. The revisions and updates are clearly explicated in the introduction and first chapter. New content on assessments for middle school fills in the gaps from the third edition. This is the best reading assessment text available."--Lori M. Strong, PhD, Department of Literacy and Special Education, College of Saint Rose-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Reading Assessment 2. General Concepts of Assessment 3. Informal Reading Inventories and Other Measures of Oral Reading 4. Emergent Literacy 5. Word Recognition and Spelling 6. Fluency 7. Vocabulary 8. Comprehension 9. Strategic Knowledge 10. Affective Factors 11. Assessing Readers in Grades 4–8: Guiding Concepts 12. Preparing a Diagnostic Reading Report Appendix. Case Studies
£58.89
Guilford Publications Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning
Book SynopsisThis practical K 12 teacher resource explains the whats, whys, and how-tos of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement.Trade Review"The pioneering developers of QtA have examined the research, observed classroom discussions, and talked with teachers using QtA to further develop their effective approach. They have expanded QtA to include vocabulary and writing components along with text discussion. In particular, I am impressed with the numerous examples of QtA in action. Bravo!"--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education, and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University “A gem. Beck, McKeown, and Sandora synthesize decades of research and insight to show how teachers can effectively and authentically teach comprehension alongside vocabulary in any genre, subject, or grade level."--Jon Gustafson, MA, sixth-grade teacher, Columbia Heights Public Schools, Minnesota "Wow! This book will appeal to teachers of all levels and all subjects. It is the kind of treasure you get from the focused attention of inspired researchers who are also great-hearted teachers. This transformative book is a trove of insight and research-backed strategies for improving students' engagement, reading, writing, thinking, and problem solving. I am particularly excited about how QtA focuses on the intelligence behind the text, and how that intelligence structures texts for meaning and effect. This translates nicely to helping readers make meaning, increase their capacity to identify and evaluate 'fake news,' incorporate audience considerations into their own writing, and much else."--Jeffrey Wilhelm, PhD, Distinguished Professor of English Education, Boise State University "In this timely, highly instructive book, Beck, McKeown, and Sandora remind us that comprehension depends on the reader’s active engagement in making meaning from text, and provide classroom teachers with instructional tools and scaffolded supports. The book is informed by years of impactful research, thousands of classroom QtA lesson observations, and teacher feedback. It digs deep into QtA essentials, such as planning for lessons, formulating initial and follow-up Queries, and teaching vocabulary and writing in the context of QtA. The book provides authentic, relevant moves for productive discussions and showcases a teacher’s journey with using QtA to facilitate student transfer and independence. The teacher-friendly format and relevant classroom examples make this book a valuable professional development resource or text for graduate-level reading/literacy education and English language arts courses."--Vassiliki (Vicky) Zygouris-Coe, PhD, School of Teacher Education, University of Central Florida-Table of Contents- Background and Basics 1. The Building Blocks of Questioning the Author 2. The Current Scene in Reading Comprehension - Questioning the Author Essentials 3. Planning for Questioning the Author Lessons 4. Specific Plans for a Narrative and an Expository Text 5. Digging into Initiating and Follow-Up Queries 6. Specific Plans for a Narrative and an Expository Read-Aloud Text - Special Topics 7. What Comes after Reading and Interspersed Discussion? 8. Vocabulary in the Context of Comprehension 9. Approaching Writing with a Questioning the Author Perspective - Inside the Classroom 10. Moves to Keep Discussion Productive 11. One Teacher’s Journey with Questioning the Author 12. Students Take the Wheel Appendix. Lesson Texts from Chapters 4 and 6 Index
£42.74
Guilford Publications Intensifying Mathematics Interventions for
Book SynopsisThis key resource for K-12 educators offers a systematic guide to delivering Tier 2 and 3 math interventions within a multi-tiered system of support. The volume explains critical math areas in which many students have difficulty early numeracy, time and money measurement, number combinations, fractions, word problem solving, algebra, and more.Trade Review"This book is exactly what teachers and teacher educators need! The explanations of complex instructional and assessment techniques, examples, and case studies make it easy to understand classroom implementation. I will definitely use this book as a text in my undergraduate Mathematics Methods course."--Mary Beth Calhoon, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, University of Miami "Contributors include the most prominent researchers in the field of math education. Each chapter is well researched and is applicable to designing effective instruction. The book is chock-full of evidence-based information related to intensifying interventions for students having serious difficulties in math. Chapters provide clear guidance to practitioners as well as researchers. This is a critical work for those interested in enhancing math performance among students who find math difficult to master."--H. Lee Swanson, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, University of California, Riverside; Research Professor, University of New Mexico "This comprehensive book can serve as an introduction for preservice teachers and a resource for practicing teachers. It provides a thorough presentation of mathematics standards and approaches to intensifying instruction. Across foundational and critical concepts, the book offers interventions that foster higher-level mathematical thinking. The discussions of mathematical language and 'rules that expire' will help teachers avoid inadvertently instilling misconceptions and compounding students’ struggles."--Margaret M. Flores, PhD, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling, Auburn University-Table of Contents1. Intensifying Mathematics Interventions for Students Who Struggle Learning Mathematics, Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Brian R. Bryant, & Mikyung Shin 2. Effective Mathematical Practices for Mathematics Instruction and Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Barbara J. Dougherty 3. Data-Based Individualization: A Framework for Providing Intensive Intervention to Students with Mathematics Difficulties, Pamela M. Seethaler, Lynn S. Fuchs, & Douglas Fuchs 4. Intensifying Early Numeracy Interventions, Benjamin S. Clarke, Christian T. Doabler, Marah Sutherland, Marissa P. Suhr, & Elisheba W. Kiru 5. Time and Money Measurement, Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Maryam Nozari, & Brian R. Bryant 6. Improving Conceptual Understanding and Procedural Fluency with Number Combinations and Computation, Sarah R. Powell, Suzanne R. Forsyth, & Melissa K. Driver 7. Extending Students’ Knowledge of Fractions as Relational Quantities: Teaching for Understanding, Jessica H. Hunt & Katherine E. Lewis 8. Intensifying Mathematics Word-Problem-Solving Interventions for Students with or At Risk for Mathematics Difficulties, Asha K. Jitendra & Jennifer Krawec 9. Algebra, Barbara Dougherty, Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Jihyun Lee, & Brian R. Bryant 10. Use of Technology for Intensifying Mathematics Intervention, Min Wook Ok, Mikyung Shin, Brian R. Bryant, & Diane Pedrotty Bryant Index
£29.99
Guilford Publications Intensifying Mathematics Interventions for
Book SynopsisThis key resource for K-12 educators offers a systematic guide to delivering Tier 2 and 3 math interventions within a multi-tiered system of support. The volume explains critical math areas in which many students have difficulty early numeracy, time and money measurement, number combinations, fractions, word problem solving, algebra, and more.Trade Review"This book is exactly what teachers and teacher educators need! The explanations of complex instructional and assessment techniques, examples, and case studies make it easy to understand classroom implementation. I will definitely use this book as a text in my undergraduate Mathematics Methods course."--Mary Beth Calhoon, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, University of Miami "Contributors include the most prominent researchers in the field of math education. Each chapter is well researched and is applicable to designing effective instruction. The book is chock-full of evidence-based information related to intensifying interventions for students having serious difficulties in math. Chapters provide clear guidance to practitioners as well as researchers. This is a critical work for those interested in enhancing math performance among students who find math difficult to master."--H. Lee Swanson, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, University of California, Riverside; Research Professor, University of New Mexico "This comprehensive book can serve as an introduction for preservice teachers and a resource for practicing teachers. It provides a thorough presentation of mathematics standards and approaches to intensifying instruction. Across foundational and critical concepts, the book offers interventions that foster higher-level mathematical thinking. The discussions of mathematical language and 'rules that expire' will help teachers avoid inadvertently instilling misconceptions and compounding students’ struggles."--Margaret M. Flores, PhD, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling, Auburn University-Table of Contents1. Intensifying Mathematics Interventions for Students Who Struggle Learning Mathematics, Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Brian R. Bryant, & Mikyung Shin 2. Effective Mathematical Practices for Mathematics Instruction and Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Barbara J. Dougherty 3. Data-Based Individualization: A Framework for Providing Intensive Intervention to Students with Mathematics Difficulties, Pamela M. Seethaler, Lynn S. Fuchs, & Douglas Fuchs 4. Intensifying Early Numeracy Interventions, Benjamin S. Clarke, Christian T. Doabler, Marah Sutherland, Marissa P. Suhr, & Elisheba W. Kiru 5. Time and Money Measurement, Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Maryam Nozari, & Brian R. Bryant 6. Improving Conceptual Understanding and Procedural Fluency with Number Combinations and Computation, Sarah R. Powell, Suzanne R. Forsyth, & Melissa K. Driver 7. Extending Students’ Knowledge of Fractions as Relational Quantities: Teaching for Understanding, Jessica H. Hunt & Katherine E. Lewis 8. Intensifying Mathematics Word-Problem-Solving Interventions for Students with or At Risk for Mathematics Difficulties, Asha K. Jitendra & Jennifer Krawec 9. Algebra, Barbara Dougherty, Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Jihyun Lee, & Brian R. Bryant 10. Use of Technology for Intensifying Mathematics Intervention, Min Wook Ok, Mikyung Shin, Brian R. Bryant, & Diane Pedrotty Bryant Index
£42.74
Guilford Publications Cognitive Development for Academic Achievement
Book SynopsisThis integrative text spotlights what educators need to know about children's cognitive development across grade levels (PreK-12) and content areas. The book provides a concise introduction to developmental neuroscience and theories of learning. Chapters on general cognitive abilities probe such crucial questions as what children are capable of remembering at different ages, what explains differences in effort and persistence, and how intelligence and aptitudes relate to learning. Domain-specific chapters focus on the development of key academic skills in reading, writing, math, science, and history. Multiple influences on academic achievement and motivation are explored, including school, family, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. Each chapter concludes with clear implications for curriculum and instruction.Trade Review"This book is unique. It offers a truly integrative perspective on education and cognitive development. No other book has the combination of depth, breadth, and accessibility. The book would be appropriate for classes in cognitive development, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, and many more. Byrnes seamlessly crosses levels of analysis, and his discussion of the neural foundations of cognition, development, and education is superb."--David H. Uttal, PhD, School of Education and Social Policy and Department of Psychology, Northwestern University "This book is very successful in providing an accessible, comprehensive developmental understanding of how children learn in general and in specific academic subject areas. Every chapter synthesizes a huge body of educationally relevant work and ends with implications for teachers. The book highlights the large gap between what is known about effective instructional approaches and what actually happens in classrooms, providing direction to stakeholders. It is enjoyable to read. I recommend this book as a text for educational psychology courses and a resource for anyone interested in reducing the achievement gap between low- and high-income students."--Marla R. Brassard, PhD, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University "As a professor, one of the most challenging courses in a teacher certification program is the required psychology course. Students come with a strong goal in mind--to learn how to teach--and they are not very interested in isolated psychology theories. This book presents the major psychology theories and concepts, explains which ones are currently accepted and why, and, most important, provides a direct connection to the practice of teaching. It is easy to read and understand. I wish this text had been available when I was teaching this course!"--Mitchell Rabinowitz, PhD, Graduate School of Education, Fordham University-Table of ContentsI. Foundations 1. Introductory Issues 2. Brain Development and Cognitive Neuroscience II. Domain-General Theories of Cognitive Skills and Motivation 3. Domain-General Theories of Learning 4. Memory Development 5. The Nature and Development of Motivation 6. Executive Function and Self-Regulation 7. The Development of Intelligence, Aptitude, and Expertise 8. The Development of Spoken Language Competence III. Domain-Specific Academic Skills 9. The Development of Beginning Reading Skills 10. The Development of Reading Comprehension Skills 11. The Development of Writing Skills 12. The Development of Mathematical Competence 13. The Development of Scientific Reasoning Skills 14. The Development of Historical Understanding IV. Conclusions 15. Putting It All Together: An Opportunity−Propensity Model of Achievement References Index
£66.49
Guilford Publications Teaching with Childrens Literature
Book SynopsisPerhaps no factor has a greater influence on childrenâs literacy learning than exposure to engaging, authentic, culturally relevant texts. This concise practitioner resource and course text helps K-8 teachers make informed choices about using children's literature in their classrooms, from selecting high-quality texts to planning instruction and promoting independent reading. The authors present relevant theories (such as reader response and culturally responsive pedagogy) and show how to apply them in practice. Key topics include teaching narrative and expository texts, tapping into students' individual interests, and conducting text-based writing activities and discussions. Every chapter features case examples, reflection questions, and learning activities for teachers; appendices list exemplary childrenâs literature.Trade Review"There is so much for children to learn, and literature is the gateway to that learning. From text structure to character motivations, children’s literature provides opportunities for students to question, explore, and experience. This book shows us how it is done--how we can develop students’ thinking as we select the materials they will read."--Douglas Fisher, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University "Vaughn and Massey help teachers consider their beliefs about texts, tasks, and readers toward the goal of cultivating students' agency. What is especially masterful is the authors' ability to clearly and succinctly address the relevant theories that influence teacher decision making and classroom instruction. The book provides numerous activities and vignettes to illustrate the possibilities for purposeful instruction using children's literature. This is an invaluable resource for guiding the new learning of preservice teachers and supporting the continued learning of inservice teachers."--Denise N. Morgan, PhD, Literacy Education, Kent State University "This is the quintessential text for either a preservice or master's-level course in children’s literature. Vaughn and Massey highlight the importance of developing agentic readers by providing choice and access to high-quality, culturally responsive children’s literature. Each chapter is well developed and offers an excellent blend of theory and practice. The content in each chapter is followed by a series of reflective exercises that help readers take action on the ideas presented. No matter where teachers may be in their careers, this book will help them be more intentional and thoughtful about the most important thing their students do--read!"--C. C. Bates, PhD, Associate Professor of Literacy Education and Director, Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Center for South Carolina, Clemson University "The authors acknowledge the complexity of teaching literacy and include both theoretical and practical considerations that teachers must weigh when making instructional decisions. The book describes specific instructional approaches, like interactive read-alouds, Reader’s Theatre, and teaching informational text structure, while 'keeping the main thing the main thing'--immersing students in relevant, relatable children’s literature. I plan to use this text in my undergraduate elementary reading methods course. I look forward to using the case studies and guiding questions to engage my students in discussions about the major themes of each chapter and to help them develop their vision for teaching literacy."--Erika S. Gray, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro-Table of ContentsForeword, Elfrieda H. Hiebert 1. Introduction: Beliefs about Children’s Literature 2. What Is Purposeful Teaching with Literature? 3. What Matters When Teaching with Literature in the Classroom? 4. What Do Books Have to Offer? 5. How Can We Help Students Understand the Books They Read? 6. How Can We Encourage Students to Read Widely? 7. How Can We Incorporate Expository Text Purposefully? 8. How Can We Use Writing and Discussing to Make Sense of Reading? 9. How Can We Encourage Reading Beyond the Classroom? 10. How Do We Put It All Together? Appendix A. Books to Support Student Agency Appendix B. Books to Talk about Visioning with Students Appendix C. Books by Genre Appendix D. Book Awards Appendix E. Popular Series Books Appendix F. Book Club Choices Appendix G. Children’s and Teen Choice Awards References Children’s Literature Children’s Literature by Appendix Index
£26.99
Guilford Publications Teaching with Childrens Literature
Book SynopsisPerhaps no factor has a greater influence on childrenâs literacy learning than exposure to engaging, authentic, culturally relevant texts. This concise practitioner resource and course text helps K-8 teachers make informed choices about using children's literature in their classrooms, from selecting high-quality texts to planning instruction and promoting independent reading. The authors present relevant theories (such as reader response and culturally responsive pedagogy) and show how to apply them in practice. Key topics include teaching narrative and expository texts, tapping into students' individual interests, and conducting text-based writing activities and discussions. Every chapter features case examples, reflection questions, and learning activities for teachers; appendices list exemplary childrenâs literature.Trade Review"There is so much for children to learn, and literature is the gateway to that learning. From text structure to character motivations, children’s literature provides opportunities for students to question, explore, and experience. This book shows us how it is done--how we can develop students’ thinking as we select the materials they will read."--Douglas Fisher, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, San Diego State University "Vaughn and Massey help teachers consider their beliefs about texts, tasks, and readers toward the goal of cultivating students' agency. What is especially masterful is the authors' ability to clearly and succinctly address the relevant theories that influence teacher decision making and classroom instruction. The book provides numerous activities and vignettes to illustrate the possibilities for purposeful instruction using children's literature. This is an invaluable resource for guiding the new learning of preservice teachers and supporting the continued learning of inservice teachers."--Denise N. Morgan, PhD, Literacy Education, Kent State University "This is the quintessential text for either a preservice or master's-level course in children’s literature. Vaughn and Massey highlight the importance of developing agentic readers by providing choice and access to high-quality, culturally responsive children’s literature. Each chapter is well developed and offers an excellent blend of theory and practice. The content in each chapter is followed by a series of reflective exercises that help readers take action on the ideas presented. No matter where teachers may be in their careers, this book will help them be more intentional and thoughtful about the most important thing their students do--read!"--C. C. Bates, PhD, Associate Professor of Literacy Education and Director, Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Training Center for South Carolina, Clemson University "The authors acknowledge the complexity of teaching literacy and include both theoretical and practical considerations that teachers must weigh when making instructional decisions. The book describes specific instructional approaches, like interactive read-alouds, Reader’s Theatre, and teaching informational text structure, while 'keeping the main thing the main thing'--immersing students in relevant, relatable children’s literature. I plan to use this text in my undergraduate elementary reading methods course. I look forward to using the case studies and guiding questions to engage my students in discussions about the major themes of each chapter and to help them develop their vision for teaching literacy."--Erika S. Gray, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro-Table of ContentsForeword, Elfrieda H. Hiebert 1. Introduction: Beliefs about Children’s Literature 2. What Is Purposeful Teaching with Literature? 3. What Matters When Teaching with Literature in the Classroom? 4. What Do Books Have to Offer? 5. How Can We Help Students Understand the Books They Read? 6. How Can We Encourage Students to Read Widely? 7. How Can We Incorporate Expository Text Purposefully? 8. How Can We Use Writing and Discussing to Make Sense of Reading? 9. How Can We Encourage Reading Beyond the Classroom? 10. How Do We Put It All Together? Appendix A. Books to Support Student Agency Appendix B. Books to Talk about Visioning with Students Appendix C. Books by Genre Appendix D. Book Awards Appendix E. Popular Series Books Appendix F. Book Club Choices Appendix G. Children’s and Teen Choice Awards References Children’s Literature Children’s Literature by Appendix Index
£39.99
Guilford Publications Expanding Reading Comprehension in Grades 3Ãââœ6
Book SynopsisStudents in grades 3â6 need to use increasingly sophisticated comprehension skills and strategies as they read and build knowledge across disciplinary content areas. Grounded in research, this book presents effective practices for integrating literacy instruction with literature, science, and social studies. Chapters address text selection, vocabulary development, strategy instruction, discussion formats, writing to express and expand comprehension, assessment, and more. Ways to meet the needs of emergent bilingual and culturally diverse students are highlighted throughout. Ideal for preservice and inservice teachers and professional staff development, the book includes classroom vignettes, text boxes with easy-to-read instructional procedures, and curriculum resources. Helpful reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also the authors' related book on the primary grades: Developing Reading Comprehension: Effective InstruTrade Review"What a wonderful resource for preservice and practicing classroom teachers! Each chapter addresses essential aspects of reading instruction, based on the best possible evidence about how students build comprehension and the instructional practices that support them on the journey. Stahl and García offer practical guidance related to challenging issues, such as how to select texts for intermediate-grade students, prepare them for reading in different disciplines, and organize discussions that deepen students’ thinking about text. The book is filled with helpful resources, templates, and examples. Importantly, the authors foreground the linguistic and cultural diversity of contemporary classrooms, offering a multitude of strategies for planning instruction that meets the needs of all students."--Gina N. Cervetti, PhD, School of Education, University of Michigan "Content literacy, disciplinary literacy, real-world applications of how to teach students in the middle grades--this book has it all! Decades of research and theory are translated into practical classroom strategies. School leaders and classroom teachers in English language arts, science, and social studies can use this book to guide their planning for integrated curriculum design, resulting in unit and lesson plans that serve all students. Tips for how to best serve English learners are given throughout the chapters. The strategies presented are program-agnostic, yet ensure that high-quality instruction permeates middle-grade classrooms."--Caitlin McMunn Dooley, PhD, State Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Georgia "The book demonstrates the passion and expertise of the authors, who are committed to integrating the content areas and literacy for all students, including multilingual learners. Educators are guided to use literacy strategies to simultaneously develop content knowledge and comprehension, and to adapt instruction based on students’ English language proficiency. Classroom vignettes and examples make the theories and research come to life. The book is user friendly, as the authors share a treasure trove of ideas and resources for classroom instruction."--Okhee Lee, PhD, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University-Table of Contents1. Unifying Theory, Research, and Practice 2. Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students from Diverse Backgrounds 3. Integrating Comprehension, Thinking, and Knowledge Building 4. Selecting and Working with Texts and Digital Resources 5. Vocabulary Development That Supports Comprehension 6. Strategy Instruction for Narrative and Expository Texts 7. Dialogic Learning: The Power of Discussion, Argument, and Debate 8. Disciplinary Writing Instruction 9. How to Assess Intermediate Students’ Reading Comprehension Appendix A. English Language Arts College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading(NGA & CCSSO, 2010) Appendix B. Curriculum Resource Materials Appendix C. NYS ELA Test Released Questions: Generic Questions for Discussions or Writing Prompts References Index
£29.99
Guilford Publications Expanding Reading Comprehension in Grades 3Ãââœ6
Book SynopsisStudents in grades 3â6 need to use increasingly sophisticated comprehension skills and strategies as they read and build knowledge across disciplinary content areas. Grounded in research, this book presents effective practices for integrating literacy instruction with literature, science, and social studies. Chapters address text selection, vocabulary development, strategy instruction, discussion formats, writing to express and expand comprehension, assessment, and more. Ways to meet the needs of emergent bilingual and culturally diverse students are highlighted throughout. Ideal for preservice and inservice teachers and professional staff development, the book includes classroom vignettes, text boxes with easy-to-read instructional procedures, and curriculum resources. Helpful reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also the authors' related book on the primary grades: Developing Reading Comprehension: Effective InstruTrade Review"What a wonderful resource for preservice and practicing classroom teachers! Each chapter addresses essential aspects of reading instruction, based on the best possible evidence about how students build comprehension and the instructional practices that support them on the journey. Stahl and García offer practical guidance related to challenging issues, such as how to select texts for intermediate-grade students, prepare them for reading in different disciplines, and organize discussions that deepen students’ thinking about text. The book is filled with helpful resources, templates, and examples. Importantly, the authors foreground the linguistic and cultural diversity of contemporary classrooms, offering a multitude of strategies for planning instruction that meets the needs of all students."--Gina N. Cervetti, PhD, School of Education, University of Michigan "Content literacy, disciplinary literacy, real-world applications of how to teach students in the middle grades--this book has it all! Decades of research and theory are translated into practical classroom strategies. School leaders and classroom teachers in English language arts, science, and social studies can use this book to guide their planning for integrated curriculum design, resulting in unit and lesson plans that serve all students. Tips for how to best serve English learners are given throughout the chapters. The strategies presented are program-agnostic, yet ensure that high-quality instruction permeates middle-grade classrooms."--Caitlin McMunn Dooley, PhD, State Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Georgia "The book demonstrates the passion and expertise of the authors, who are committed to integrating the content areas and literacy for all students, including multilingual learners. Educators are guided to use literacy strategies to simultaneously develop content knowledge and comprehension, and to adapt instruction based on students’ English language proficiency. Classroom vignettes and examples make the theories and research come to life. The book is user friendly, as the authors share a treasure trove of ideas and resources for classroom instruction."--Okhee Lee, PhD, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University-Table of Contents1. Unifying Theory, Research, and Practice 2. Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students from Diverse Backgrounds 3. Integrating Comprehension, Thinking, and Knowledge Building 4. Selecting and Working with Texts and Digital Resources 5. Vocabulary Development That Supports Comprehension 6. Strategy Instruction for Narrative and Expository Texts 7. Dialogic Learning: The Power of Discussion, Argument, and Debate 8. Disciplinary Writing Instruction 9. How to Assess Intermediate Students’ Reading Comprehension Appendix A. English Language Arts College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading(NGA & CCSSO, 2010) Appendix B. Curriculum Resource Materials Appendix C. NYS ELA Test Released Questions: Generic Questions for Discussions or Writing Prompts References Index
£42.74
Guilford Publications Closing the Literacy Gap
Book SynopsisPacked with practical tools, this book provides K-6 educators with a research-based framework for accelerating the reading and writing growth of underperforming students. Strategies and resources are included for building foundational skills, comprehension, and vocabulary; engaging students with independent reading and periodicals; developing writing; and implementing tutoring and other extra supports. The book gives special attention to helping those most affected by the literacy gap--Black and Latinx students, students living in poverty, and students with reading disabilities. It describes dozens of high-quality intervention programs, assessments, activities, and materials, many of which can be accessed for free at the companion website. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Literacy is an issue of equity. Students who are less proficient in reading and writing are likely to be disadvantaged for life in many important areas. This book presents an eminently readable and practical approach to closing the literacy gap, from an author who knows his stuff. Gunning has spent his career working with underperforming schools and struggling readers. He offers actionable approaches and resources that can make a true difference in the literacy lives of all students—especially those about whom we worry most.”--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education, and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University "This book is a great tool that should be a go-to for teachers, curriculum coaches, and administrators. Gunning provides a roadmap for creating an equitable reading program that meets students where they are and gives them the best opportunity to grow in their reading. I definitely will be returning to, highlighting, and sticky-noting this book!"--Kari Richards, MEd, fifth-grade teacher, Carmel Elementary School, Clarksville, Tennessee "This book is chock-full of valuable resources for classroom teachers, reading specialists, and teacher educators who want to train and motivate prospective literacy interventionists. Gunning presents a variety of free and commercial options for teaching phonics, comprehension, writing, and fluency. Whether novice or experienced, digitally savvy or technologically challenged, teachers will uncover 'just-right' strategies, texts, and technology resources to address the needs of particular students. Reading this book is like having the author right there in the room with you to share his deliberate, strategic, and contextualized approach to accelerating students' learning."--Karen C. Waters, EdD, College of Education, Sacred Heart University-Table of Contents1. Catching Up 2. Building Foundational Skills to Accelerate Progress 3. Instruction in Foundational Skills and Understandings 4. Boosting Students’ Basic Reading Levels 5. Using Extensive Independent Reading to Accelerate Literacy 6. Using the Magic of Periodicals to Accelerate Progress 7. Providing Extra Time 8. Using Tutoring to Accelerate Progress 9. Using Comprehension Strategies and Graphic Organizers to Accelerate and Deepen Learning 10. Accelerating Vocabulary Growth 11. Using Writing to Close the Gap 12. Helping Those Most Affected by the Literacy Gap 13. Taking Steps to Accelerate Literacy Progress and Close the Gap References Children’s Literature Index
£32.99
Guilford Publications Literacy Intervention in the Middle Grades
Book SynopsisNo two students in grades 4â8 are identical, and many struggle with literacy for different reasons. Using a teacher-friendly, hands-on approach, this eminently practical book walks educators through the nuts and bolts of literacy intervention in the middle grades. Highlights include âœNorth Starâ principles to orient instruction, an assessment flowchart, and extended case studies of three middle-grades learners. The book offers evidence-based intervention practices for targeting specific literacy components, including word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Teachers are guided to plan structured but flexible interventions that promote literacy growth and engagement. Sample lesson plans and clear, engaging figures illustrate how to make literacy intervention work for all students.Trade Review"The book leads with 10 powerful ‘North Star’ principles that guide teachers and school leaders to envision high-quality, purposeful, responsive, and practical literacy intervention in grades 4-8. This book will help preservice and inservice teachers to develop a comprehensive understanding of their students as active readers and to target areas of unfinished literacy learning. The book will be useful to anyone designing multi-tiered systems of support in literacy."--Stephanie Tatel, MAT, MEd, Coordinator of Literacy, Charlottesville City Schools, Virginia "As a reading specialist, teacher educator, and researcher working in middle-grades classrooms since 1982, I can attest that Flanigan and Hayes have produced an intervention resource that is both deep and wide. The authors weave theory and case studies in memorable ways that bring important constructs to life. Educators can rely on this book for research-based, explicit, systematic instructional suggestions--for guidance on where to start and where to go next. The practices in this book push hard for measurable progress that kids can see, because for middle-grades learners, there is no time to waste."--Kathleen J. Brown, PhD, Director, University of Utah Reading Clinic "In this exceptional, one-of-a-kind work, master teachers and mentors Flanigan and Hayes guide intermediate and middle-grades teachers to catch students 'before they fall.' The book provides the foundational literacy knowledge required to teach older students with significant literacy challenges. The authors reassuringly demonstrate how to assess, organize, and provide instruction that is developmentally based--so very rare in grades 4–8, yet so critical--thereby ensuring that instruction will be effective, motivating, and lasting. This book will be welcomed as a robust and powerful resource for undergraduate and graduate courses and professional development workshops."--Shane Templeton, PhD, Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno-Table of ContentsForeword, Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl 1. Middle-Grades Readers: Introducing Three Case Studies and Debunking Common Myths 2. Middle-Grades Literacy Intervention: “North Star” Principles 3. Start with Assessments 4. Building Automatic Word Recognition with Aliyah 5. Building Fluency with Aliyah 6. Building Vocabulary with Zach 7. Building Comprehension with Zach 8. Building Writing with Zach to Support His Comprehension 9. Building Engagement with Andres 10. Supporting Middle-Grades Students Across the Day Appendix. Differentiating During Interventions: Three Options for Organizing and Scheduling References Index
£47.49
Guilford Publications Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students
Book SynopsisMeeting a tremendous need for schools and educators, this book outlines core principles for counteracting the disruptions of the pandemic and recovering from learning loss.Trade Review"What a timely volume for thinking through how to address the needs of students and teachers as we recover from years of pandemic teaching and learning! This book would be suitable for a school- or districtwide professional book study. It emphasizes the importance of creating school environments and instructional supports that draw on the community's assets and teachers' professional knowledge and strengths. Chapters offer both theoretical and practical advice about collaborating meaningfully toward an adaptive, culturally responsive approach to helping students grow academically and socially."--Jacquelynn A. Malloy, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, Clemson University College of Education "Vaughn and Parsons present a systemic and comprehensive approach to literacy that embeds equitable practices and focuses on strengths. The book highlights the intersection of literacy and social–emotional learning (SEL). I love how it emphasizes the importance of relationship building. The more we know our students, the better we can provide instruction that is culturally relevant and interesting to individual learners."--Susan J. Davis, MA, SEL Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District, Longmont, Colorado "Anchored in an assets-based perspective on students, teachers, and schools, this book offers specific, actionable ideas to accelerate learning recovery for all students. Vaughn and Parsons's practical recommendations draw on decades of research. This book is a 'must read' for school leaders looking to improve the literacy achievement of culturally and linguistically diverse students."--Melissa A. Gallagher, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston "Vaughn and Parsons take a fresh look at adaptive instruction, beginning with the full community and inviting schools to partner and reflect with purpose. The book shows how to link teaching, leadership, and organizational practices in creating a schoolwide vision that positions teachers as leaders and fosters a learning culture, while centering equity. The authors explore ways to implement more flexible differentiation strategies in place of strict reading levels. I hope that district leaders and school teams will use this book as they are recreating schools for all."--Sharon Walpole, PhD, School of Education, University of Delaware-Table of Contents1. Introduction: What Do We Need Now to Support Literacy Learning in Our Schools? 2. Schools and Communities Partnering for Literacy 3. Developing a Schoolwide Action Plan 4. Collaborative and Distributed Literacy Leadership 5. Assessment for Differentiated Literacy Instruction 6. Interventions That Emphasize Literacy Skills, Motivation, and Cultural Relevance 7. Supplemental Learning Programs in and out of School 8. Planning Ahead References Index
£29.99
Guilford Publications Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students
Book SynopsisMeeting a tremendous need for schools and educators, this book outlines core principles for counteracting the disruptions of the pandemic and recovering from learning loss.Trade Review"What a timely volume for thinking through how to address the needs of students and teachers as we recover from years of pandemic teaching and learning! This book would be suitable for a school- or districtwide professional book study. It emphasizes the importance of creating school environments and instructional supports that draw on the community's assets and teachers' professional knowledge and strengths. Chapters offer both theoretical and practical advice about collaborating meaningfully toward an adaptive, culturally responsive approach to helping students grow academically and socially."--Jacquelynn A. Malloy, PhD, Department of Teaching and Learning, Clemson University College of Education "Vaughn and Parsons present a systemic and comprehensive approach to literacy that embeds equitable practices and focuses on strengths. The book highlights the intersection of literacy and social–emotional learning (SEL). I love how it emphasizes the importance of relationship building. The more we know our students, the better we can provide instruction that is culturally relevant and interesting to individual learners."--Susan J. Davis, MA, SEL Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District, Longmont, Colorado "Anchored in an assets-based perspective on students, teachers, and schools, this book offers specific, actionable ideas to accelerate learning recovery for all students. Vaughn and Parsons's practical recommendations draw on decades of research. This book is a 'must read' for school leaders looking to improve the literacy achievement of culturally and linguistically diverse students."--Melissa A. Gallagher, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston "Vaughn and Parsons take a fresh look at adaptive instruction, beginning with the full community and inviting schools to partner and reflect with purpose. The book shows how to link teaching, leadership, and organizational practices in creating a schoolwide vision that positions teachers as leaders and fosters a learning culture, while centering equity. The authors explore ways to implement more flexible differentiation strategies in place of strict reading levels. I hope that district leaders and school teams will use this book as they are recreating schools for all."--Sharon Walpole, PhD, School of Education, University of Delaware-Table of Contents1. Introduction: What Do We Need Now to Support Literacy Learning in Our Schools? 2. Schools and Communities Partnering for Literacy 3. Developing a Schoolwide Action Plan 4. Collaborative and Distributed Literacy Leadership 5. Assessment for Differentiated Literacy Instruction 6. Interventions That Emphasize Literacy Skills, Motivation, and Cultural Relevance 7. Supplemental Learning Programs in and out of School 8. Planning Ahead References Index
£42.74
Guilford Publications Tackling Tough Texts
Book SynopsisFilling a crucial need, this book provides concrete ways to support all students in grades 6â12 as they engage with rigorous grade-level texts in English language arts, science, and social studies. The authors offer fresh insights into adolescent reading and what makes a given text tough--including knowledge demands, text structure and complexity, vocabulary, and more. Research-based, step-by-step strategies are presented for explicitly scaffolding these challenges in the context of purposeful learning activities that leverage students' individual strengths and interests. The book includes planning tips, text selection guidelines, sample text sets, and vivid case studies from culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Fourteen reproducible forms and handouts can be photocopied or downloaded for use with students.
£42.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics Teaching Primary
Book SynopsisThe Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics series provides non-specialist primary school teachers with subject knowledge and full teaching programmes in a variety of key primary curriculum subjects._______________Teaching Primary Geography is a hands-on guide to planning and delivering primary lessons that will inspire your class and extend their knowledge in lively and effective ways. By providing a succinct and accessible overview to over 30 geographical topics, it meets the needs of practitioners across the country and provides a single reference point for informed and creative geography teaching. Linked to the National Curriculum guidelines for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, each chapter provides easy-to-follow lesson plans that are packed full of activities and ideas, alongside a helpful summary, a myriad of interesting facts, key vocabulary, cross-curricular links, and fully formed lesson plans. Downloadable online resources are also available for immediate use inTrade ReviewThis is one of the best primary geography books I have come across in a long time. For all the non-specialist geography teachers out there, which is the majority of primary teachers, this book is absolutely fabulous! It is practical, sensible, concisely written. A must for every primary school teacher. -- Chrissy Holbrey, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University, Carnegie School of Education...provides a succinct and accessible overview to more than 30 topics. -- Teach PrimaryWith two Geography experts – and leading figures of the Geographical Association – authoring this book, there is something for any primary school teacher, structured around the requirements set out by England’s National Curriculum… This is a great book for those wishing to overhaul and update their Geography curriculum within a primary school and could be implemented by a subject specialist, leader or teacher who loves the potential opportunities such a rich subject as Geography has got on offer. -- UKEdChat
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mastery in Primary Mathematics
Book SynopsisMastery in Primary Mathematics contains clear, practical guidance for both teachers and leaders on how to implement a mastery approach in the classroom that transcends any particular context, school type or scheme currently being used. Filled with research-based evidence, case studies and concrete examples of teaching for mastery used successfully, this is the ideal toolkit to implementing a mastery approach across a school, regardless of expertise.Moulding pupils into confident and successful mathematicians is one of the most important jobs of a primary school. It can also be one of the most difficult. Teaching for mastery gives pupils the best possible understanding of mathematics and implementing it involves a two-pronged approach: mastery must be embedded in the classroom, but will only work with the full support of the school''s leadership team. Based on educational research and school case studies, Mastery in Primary Mathematics gives practical advice on introducing
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Year of Primary PE
Book SynopsisThe must-have book for teaching primary PE, with over 100 inclusive and engaging games for all abilities.Including a wealth of age-appropriate, easy-to-follow activities for teaching physical education at Key Stages 1 and 2, this book is perfect for teachers looking for inspiration and advice on delivering the very best PE lessons. Structured around a full school year, there is a mixture of indoor and outdoor ideas to suit a range of spaces and equipment, all tried and tested by teachers with mixed-ability classes. From Working together' in September to Competing as an individual' in July, each chapter addresses a different month and theme to structure your practice and make each lesson meaningful. A Year of Primary PE features 110 lesson plans, with clear instructions for setting up and carrying out the activities, full-colour photographs of the games in action, and advice to develop teachers' skills and pedagogy. Not only does this book support a child's physical develoTrade ReviewThis is an interactive book of wonders. Teachers can play with the wide range of activities, pedagogical tools and research links to create inclusive, active and meaningful learning moments in PE. -- Dr Julie Pearson * Course Lead for Primary PGCE with a Specialism in PE, St Mary's University, @Jools_CP *This book is a must-have for every primary school. Mark’s passion for PE, grounded in experience, shines through and he offers an alternative approach that focuses on the holistic development of each learner, as well as developing physical skills. Every activity is carefully planned, tried and tested, engaging and purposeful. -- Sarah Watkins * Author, presenter and teacher, @mini_lebowski *A single book that covers everything from teaching and learning principles to activities to engage all children in sport and PE! This is an absolute winner for teachers and coaches. -- Nick Levett * Head of Coaching, @nlevett *A fantastic resource for primary colleagues, to enhance and develop physical learning in primary-aged pupils. -- Colin Hill * Founder, researcher and editor of UKEdChat *
£22.49
Rowman & Littlefield How Autism is Reshaping Special Education
Book SynopsisSpecial education in the United State is based on the concept of accesspublic schools are open to all children. But access is no longer a sufficient foundation. Approaches and accommodations that lead to academic success are increasingly demanded for those with learning disabilities. Functional, independent-living, and employable skills are requisite, but rare, for those with serious handicapping conditions. Since the last reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, four events have transpired that will have a dramatic impact on the next iteration of the federal law: the increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism, the rise of applied behavior analysis, the birth of social media, and the reality of unbundling. In How Autism Is Reshaping Special Education: The Unbundling of IDEA, Claypool and McLaughlin explore the effect of these events on a special education process burdened by regulation, where advances in the behavioral sciences and neurosciences blur the Trade ReviewThe general premise of this text is that special education in the US has outlived its current structure, is outdated in its conceptualization of categories of exceptionalities, and needs to be “unbundled.” That is, special education is not a “one size fits all” system: It should be tailored to fit the needs of each individual child, whether or not the child has a disability. The true focus of the book, however, is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the growth of the behavioral analysis profession, and how behavioral analysts relate to children with autism. The authors trace the history of advocacy for children who are on the autism spectrum and the rise of Autism Speaks, a preeminent organization that fights for legislation benefiting children and adults with autism and their families. New laws in a number of states now call for insurance companies to pay for applied behavioral analysis services, and the authors stress that the need for board-certified behavioral analysts will continue to grow and that states need to be proactive in ensuring quality training programs for these in-demand practitioners. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and practitioners. * CHOICE *An extremely comprehensive and well-rounded collection of perspectives on the complex factors that have shaped the context in which autism services are provided as well as the important issues that must be addressed in order to move the needle on improving outcomes for children with ASD and their families. -- Eric G. Kurtz, director of Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Clinical Operations, and Autism Spectrum Disorders Program, associate professor of pediatrics, University of South Dakota Sanford School of MedicineMark K. Claypool and John M. McLaughlin systematically examine how the increased diagnostic rate of autism, the emergence of autism advocacy and Autism Speaks in particular, and the passage of autism insurance mandates have radically shifted the way in which our society views disability. How Autism is Reshaping Special Education makes it very clear that sweeping, meaningful policy change is imperative in the next reauthorization of IDEA. Claypool and McLaughlin make a compelling argument that IDEA must be unbundled in order to increase opportunities and outcomes for all children with disabilities. -- Sarah Trautman-Eslinger, president and founder, STE Consultants, LLCHow Autism is Reshaping Special Education is a thoughtful analysis of the current ‘square peg, round hole’ context that creates so many challenges and barriers for students with autism. It provides rational and practical suggestions that will hopefully inform change and maximize outcomes for people with autism. -- Amy K. Weinstock, director of Autism Insurance Resource Center, instructor of psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School/Eunice Kennedy Shriver CenterTable of ContentsEpigraph Foreword Preface Acronyms Chapter 1: Unbundling, Mass Customization, and Public Policy Chapter 2: Market Forces, Special Education, and Lost Intensity Chapter 3: Public Schools and Autism, It Gets Very Personal Chapter 4: Autism, the Catalyst for Change Chapter 5: Reality Passes Regulation Chapter 6: Is There a BCBA in the House? Chapter 7: Pervasive Inertia Chapter 8: Disconnected Services, Disconnected Funding Chapter 9: Suggestions for Reauthorization: Unbundling IDEA Contributor Index About the Authors
£51.00
Rowman & Littlefield Philosophy in Classrooms and Beyond
Book SynopsisHands on advice about how to implement philosophy for children programs.Trade ReviewThe contribution of Philosophy in Classrooms and Beyond New Approaches to Picture-Book Philosophy edited by Thomas E. Wartenberg is significant to our understanding of the process of philosophical thinking among young children, while contributing to critical, creative and caring thinking. The authors of the chapters present in a very unique way not only their own experience but also important insights which contribute to the branching study on the importance of philosophy with children and philosophy with learners throughout the world. The various contributions to this book discuss a variety of programs that have been influenced by the Big Ideas for Little Kids Program. All of the creators of these programs have picked and chosen among the Program's Big Ideas to develop their own innovative programs. The uniqueness of this profound book is mainly because we get the opportunity to hear the voices of practitioners who are also researchers, and especially the voices of the children - a voice of curiosity, a voice of depth and voice of the love of wisdom. -- Arie Kizel, Faculty of Education, University of Haifa (Israel); President, ICPIC (International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children)Tom Wartenberg’s Big Ideas for Little Kids Program has inspired many other creative programs that bring the delights of philosophical wondering to young and not-so-young people in the community. This illuminating edited collection explores the success stories, along with their challenges, of bringing philosophy into spaces which previously lacked sustained critical and ethical reflection, along with any expectation that children may be able to participate in such an activity. The inspiring narratives herein demonstrate that from the springboard of curiosity, supported by careful reasoning and compassionate listening, not only can the power of philosophy be harnessed within groups, but it may be directed toward real world puzzles. More initiatives such as these need to be supported, as well as documented, and this book offers an excellent blueprint for exactly that. -- Laura D'Olimpio, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, The University of Notre Dame Australia; Chairperson, The Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations; Co-editor Journal of Philosophy in SchoolsIn bringing philosophy to preschool through middle school classrooms, school boards, and NGOs, the contributors to this book demonstrate the strength and adaptability of Tom Wartenberg’s program of picture book philosophy. Perhaps even more striking than the glimpses the book provides into the philosophical depth of children are the ways in which the adults working with them come to new understandings of democracy, childhood, education and philosophy. Followers of the pioneering work of Gareth Matthews on philosophy in children’s literature, of Ann Margaret Sharp on the classroom community of inquiry, and of Matthew Lipman on philosophy in education will be delighted and informed by the varied and ingenious ways the contributors to this book have extended their legacy, guided by Wartenberg’s unique philosophical expertise and practical wisdom. -- Maughn Rollins Gregory, Professor of Educational Foundations and Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children at Montclair State UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Roger Sutcliffe Preface: The Big Ideas for Little Kids Program Introduction Chapter 1: Bringing Undergraduates to Pre-School: An Ethics Course for the Very Young by Erik Kenyon Chapter 2: Restoring Wonder: The Benefits and Challenges of Doing Philosophy in Mixed-aged Groups by Stephen Kekoa Miller Chapter 3: Peace Building from Mali to Michigan by Stephen L. Esquith Chapter 4: Helping Non-Philosophers Discuss Philosophy with Children: The Rotary Club Project by Ali Bassiri Chapter 5: High School Goes to Kindergarten and Beyond... by Mitchell Bickman and Laura Trongard Chapter 6: A Difficulty in Training College Students as Facilitators by Daniel Groll Chapter 7: Picture Books Go To College: Introducing Philosophy to Undergraduates by Thomas E. Wartenberg List of Contributors
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Rowman & Littlefield Philosophy in Classrooms and Beyond
Book SynopsisThe contributors to this volume describe a range of programs that use picture books to teach philosophy to diverse audiences. From a pre-school program in which college students to do the teaching to a program focused on overcoming the legacy of violence and genocide in Mali in which the teachers write and illustrate their own picture books, the authors demonstrate the impact that learning philosophy has on diverse communities of young students and their teachers.Trade ReviewThe contribution of Philosophy in Classrooms and Beyond New Approaches to Picture-Book Philosophy edited by Thomas E. Wartenberg is significant to our understanding of the process of philosophical thinking among young children, while contributing to critical, creative and caring thinking. The authors of the chapters present in a very unique way not only their own experience but also important insights which contribute to the branching study on the importance of philosophy with children and philosophy with learners throughout the world. The various contributions to this book discuss a variety of programs that have been influenced by the Big Ideas for Little Kids Program. All of the creators of these programs have picked and chosen among the Program's Big Ideas to develop their own innovative programs. The uniqueness of this profound book is mainly because we get the opportunity to hear the voices of practitioners who are also researchers, and especially the voices of the children - a voice of curiosity, a voice of depth and voice of the love of wisdom. -- Arie Kizel, Faculty of Education, University of Haifa (Israel); President, ICPIC (International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children)Tom Wartenberg’s Big Ideas for Little Kids Program has inspired many other creative programs that bring the delights of philosophical wondering to young and not-so-young people in the community. This illuminating edited collection explores the success stories, along with their challenges, of bringing philosophy into spaces which previously lacked sustained critical and ethical reflection, along with any expectation that children may be able to participate in such an activity. The inspiring narratives herein demonstrate that from the springboard of curiosity, supported by careful reasoning and compassionate listening, not only can the power of philosophy be harnessed within groups, but it may be directed toward real world puzzles. More initiatives such as these need to be supported, as well as documented, and this book offers an excellent blueprint for exactly that. -- Laura D'Olimpio, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, The University of Notre Dame Australia; Chairperson, The Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations; Co-editor Journal of Philosophy in SchoolsIn bringing philosophy to preschool through middle school classrooms, school boards, and NGOs, the contributors to this book demonstrate the strength and adaptability of Tom Wartenberg’s program of picture book philosophy. Perhaps even more striking than the glimpses the book provides into the philosophical depth of children are the ways in which the adults working with them come to new understandings of democracy, childhood, education and philosophy. Followers of the pioneering work of Gareth Matthews on philosophy in children’s literature, of Ann Margaret Sharp on the classroom community of inquiry, and of Matthew Lipman on philosophy in education will be delighted and informed by the varied and ingenious ways the contributors to this book have extended their legacy, guided by Wartenberg’s unique philosophical expertise and practical wisdom. -- Maughn Rollins Gregory, Professor of Educational Foundations and Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children at Montclair State UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Roger Sutcliffe Preface: The Big Ideas for Little Kids Program Introduction Chapter 1: Bringing Undergraduates to Pre-School: An Ethics Course for the Very Young by Erik Kenyon Chapter 2: Restoring Wonder: The Benefits and Challenges of Doing Philosophy in Mixed-aged Groups by Stephen Kekoa Miller Chapter 3: Peace Building from Mali to Michigan by Stephen L. Esquith Chapter 4: Helping Non-Philosophers Discuss Philosophy with Children: The Rotary Club Project by Ali Bassiri Chapter 5: High School Goes to Kindergarten and Beyond... by Mitchell Bickman and Laura Trongard Chapter 6: A Difficulty in Training College Students as Facilitators by Daniel Groll Chapter 7: Picture Books Go To College: Introducing Philosophy to Undergraduates by Thomas E. Wartenberg List of Contributors
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Teaching Writing Through Journaling
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Extinction of Responsibility and Character
Book SynopsisBrett J. Novick, MS, EdD, is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified School Social Worker with over twenty-five years experience. He has worked as an adjunct in the subject areas for Rutgers University, Rutgers Health System, Stockton Universities, and many mental health organizations throughout the country.
£23.99
Hodder Education City & Guilds 3850: English for Caribbean
Book SynopsisDevelop the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills needed to succeed with the only resource written specifically for the Caribbean region and published in association with City & Guilds.This resource is ideal for students, trainees and adults who desire to improve their language skills whether in preparation for further education or for employment opportunities.- Thoroughly and systematically explore topics across each level with clear explanations, worked examples, tasks and test your knowledge multiple choice activities.- Focus your learning on the key concepts and strategies with learner tips and helpful reminders throughout. - Provides comprehensive coverage of all three certification levels, with content written by experienced examiners. -Get exam ready with clear objectives which indicate the skills to be developed and the areas of the examination targeted. -Improve language skills with everyday transactional uses of English.
£28.48
Workman Publishing Teaching Is a Work of Heart: A Sticker
Book SynopsisFeaturing 650+ full-colour glossy stickers designed by a teacher, Teaching Is a Work of Heart is a heart-warming, joyful sticker book dedicated to the all teachers we know and love. Celebrate teachers and all they do with this uplifting collection of original stickers in all shapes and sizes and filled with words that speak to the life. There are stickers of appreciation (Teachers change the world) and stickers that energize, especially on a day with challenges (You got this!). Stickers with humour (Three reasons to become a teacher: June, July, August) and stickers that just get it (Tired as a teacher). Inspiring quotes are on the back of each sheet, such as "One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world"-Malala Yousafzai. And yes, there are many, many stars!
£10.44
John Murray Press Michel Thomas: The Learning Revolution
Book SynopsisThe publication of the Michel Thomas ground-breaking, all-audio language learning materials has been a publishing phenomenon. Sales of over one million units in just eight years and the universal acclaim his method has excited would indicate that there is a large body of people who want to know more about how and why his method works where so many others have failed. The book will give a brief history of Michel's fascinating life and summarise how he became interested in teaching foreign languages, before going on to look at the experience of learning a foreign language in general and Michel's method of teaching in particular. It examines the barriers to language learning in both the UK and the US, Michel's focus on the role and quality of the teacher rather than the learner, and Michel's core belief that with the right teaching anyone can learn another language quickly and easily. The reader will be introduced to new trends in psychology and their relationship to the way Michel teaches foreign languages as well as examining conventional wisdoms. There follows a detailed analysis of Michel's programmes for foreign language teaching and the implications for schools, colleges and universities if they wish to adopt his methodology and at the same time meet the requirements of the public examinations both in the UK and the US.Table of Contents Part 1: Setting the Scene : Introduction Chapter 1: Michel Thomas: A brief history Part 2: Researching Effective Schools, Teaching and Learning: What do we already know? Chapter 2: How Do We Find Out the Most Effective Ways of Teaching? Chapter 3: How Do Schools Make a Difference? Chapter 4: How Do Teachers Make a Difference? Chapter 5: How Do Children Learn? Part 3: Theory and Practice of Teaching Foreign Languages The Michel Thomas Way Chapter 6: A Starting Point for Teaching Chapter 7: Instructional Psychology Chapter 8: Instructional Principles Chapter 9: Deciding What to Teach Chapter 10: Teaching Concepts Chapter 11: Deciding How to Teach Chapter 12: Engaging and Assessing Students Part 4: The Implications Of Michel Thomas’s Approach to Teaching Foreign Languages Chapter 13: Teaching Foreign Languages in Schools: Trends, Principles and Tensions Chapter 14: Foreign Languages: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Chapter 15: The Wider Applications of Teaching Foreign Languages Through Michel Thomas’s Approach Chapter 16: Michel Thomas: Critical Reflections Chapter 17: Working Towards a Learning Revolution
£12.34
Bloomsbury Academic Multilingual Learners in Steam
Book SynopsisEun Kyung Ko, Ph.D. is an Associate professor of science education at National Louis University. She holds a doctorate in Science Education from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her research interests focus on enhancing K-12 science teachers' pedagogical knowledge related to the nature of science and scientific inquiry. She has designed and co-designed several professional learning sequences and tools for in-service and preservice teachers, including the Adaptive Cycle of Teaching (ACT) model for science instruction. Dr. Ko has also been the principal investigator on multiple projects supported by the National Science Foundation to advance science teachers' pedagogical skills in elementary and middle school classrooms. Xiaoning Chen, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and ESL/Bilingual Education Chair at National Louis University. With over 20 years of experience in language education, her research focuses on visual literacy and multicultural literature.
£57.00
Bloomsbury Academic Multilingual Learners in Steam
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Pembroke Publishing Ltd Teaching In Troubled Times
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£27.86
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Cornerstones to Early Literacy: Childhood
Book SynopsisHow can we build a strong literacy foundation for children? This book appreciates that learning and language development start with the play episodes, oral language practices, word play activities, print encounters, reading events, and writing experiences that children engage in during the early years of life. Filled with rich language activities, The Cornerstones to Early Literacy shows teachers how to create active learning experiences that are essential to building early literacy. This comprehensive handbook is organized around the following topics: Play Experiences – Understanding the early stages of learning and all aspects of the play–literacy connection Oral Language — Supporting opportunities for child talk with suggested conversation starters and events that involve personal timelines and storytelling Language Awareness and Word Play — Creating a balanced approach to language learning using games and activities that involve literature, music, choral speaking, sound games, and more Print Encounters — Discovering, reproducing, and creating all forms of environmental print Reading Events — Integrating read-aloud and shared book experiences with proven strategies for supporting and observing young readers Writing Experiences — Identifying early writing characteristics and techniques for moving children along in their writing This step-by-step guide to the early years also offers practical pathways to literacy that incorporate the home, art, and computers.
£27.86
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Engaging the DisEngaged
Book SynopsisThe education community has recognized the issue of student disengagement and brought it into the collective consciousness with terms like closing "the achievement gap," conquering "the fourth-grade slump," and reaching "students at risk."Engaging the DisEngaged recommends that teachers adopt two key techniques for engaging students: 1) respond to students as persons, not just pupils; and 2) show them how to connect with the topic of study. This practical book explores how teachers can get to know their students and make the connections that will re-engage them as learners. It offers effective ways to gather information about a student as a person and a learner, interpret that information, and use that information to help him or her succeed.
£27.86
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Keepin' It Real
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Pembroke Publishing Ltd Reaching and Teaching Them All: Making Quick and
Book SynopsisThis remarkable book shows you how to connect with students, get to know what makes them tick, and what makes them behave and learn the way they do (or don’t). The conversational style is supported by well-researched information on students with challenges and those students who challenge a teacher. This practical book shows you how to use body language, humor, shared experiences, and curriculum to engage students, manage the classroom, and support learning. A comprehensive approach to improving the learning environment in your classroom, the book is full of fresh strategies for connecting with students and offers valuable insights into applying these strategies in classrooms, with groups and one-on-one.Trade Review“Reaching & Teaching Them All is a wonderful resource for both beginning and experienced teachers. The content is current and includes a comprehensive review of student traits and situations that may challenge today’s educators to connect with all students in their classroom. While reading this book, I reflected on similar experiences during my teaching career and would have enjoyed having this resource to refer to.”- Dr. Tina Benevides, part-time faculty member at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario.
£30.95
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Stand Up and Teach
Book SynopsisWhat do you need for a well-run classroom full of engaged students? Kathy Lundy takes you step-by-step through the nitty-gritty details of creating a classroom that works for you and your students. Based on extensive classroom experience, strategies throughout the book will help you become the teacher you want to be. From building a safe and inclusive classroom, to teaching with imagination and innovation, to engaging the school community, Stand Up and Teach has it all.
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Pembroke Publishing Ltd Inspiring Meaningful Learning
Book SynopsisThis remarkable book explores the essential steps for planning lessons that grab the attention of students and make them care about their learning. The steps address the key areas that are most important for meaningful learning: content, pedagogy, and building rapport with students. This practical book shows you how to make every lesson engaging, impactful, and even fun!
£30.95
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Teaching Well: How Healthy, Empowered Teachers
Book SynopsisHow can teachers balance the needs of busy overwhelming classrooms with the needs of their own health and well-being? This timely book is about avoiding teacher burnout. It suggests that teachers can reduce the amount of time they work outside the classroom and still be a motivated and engaged teacher. Promoting a healthy work–life balance for teachers, the book advocates that teachers put their own mental and emotional health needs first; it argues that this will naturally lead to more effective teaching. The conversational tone of the book, along with a wealth of anecdotal examples, will make this highly readable resource an invaluable guide for every educator.
£30.95
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Word by Word: 101 ways to inspire and engage
Book SynopsisDiscover key strategies for making words the core of classroom instruction and engagement. Literacy guru Larry Swartz offers novel ways to expand students’ interest in and facility with words and word power — day by day, word by word. This practical resource is designed to help students discover why words matter as they build vocabulary; gain confidence to spell new and difficult words; develop word recognition and process unfamiliar words when reading; increase understanding of words in the content areas; inquire about word meanings and derivations; play with and celebrate words and language; and much more!
£30.95
Pembroke Publishing Ltd Fostering Mindfulness: Building skills that
Book SynopsisThe book is an essential guide for teachers on how to incorporate simple mindfulness activities and strategies to help foster self-regulation in the classroom and beyond. There are instructions, scripts, worksheets, and ready to use templates. The book defines self-regulation as students’ ability to manage their own attention, emotions, and behavior. Teachers learn how to help students strengthen their attention-regulation, emotion-regulation, and behavior-regulation skills. Supporting students’ overall well-being, not just their intellectual progress, is the focus of this timely and important book.
£30.95
Pembroke Publishing Ltd The How & Wow of Teaching: Quick ideas for
Book SynopsisTeachers succeed when they grow, develop, and strive to maintain excitement and wonder: the WOW of learning. This book examines a wide variety of daily tasks, from delivering engaging lessons to nurturing life skills. Throughout The How & Wow of Teaching, simple steps for instruction are explained, along with suggestions for fun-filled activities and games. Practical and hands-on, the book offers tricks, techniques, and original ideas for excellent classroom instruction in all subject areas. It demonstrates how the WOW factor will help teachers remain motivated as they enrich the classroom learning experience for students.
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Pembroke Publishing Ltd Teaching Fairly in an Unfair World
Book SynopsisThis era of “fake” news demands a deeper curriculum that questions inconsistencies of facts and opinions in various texts and images. This timely revision of a ground-breaking book offers opportunities for students to connect with social justice issues through inventive language exploration and the active examination of all forms of media. It encourages teachers to evaluate their core teaching beliefs and recognize the realities of their students’ lives for a richer understanding of our complex world. A glossary of more than fifty strategies, along with reproducible pages for easy classroom use, complement this essential resource.
£30.95
Guilford Publications Teaching Literacy through the Arts
Book SynopsisAccessible and hands-on yet grounded in research, this book addresses the whats, whys, and how-tos of integrating literacy instruction and the arts in grades K-8. Even teachers without any arts background will gain the skills they need to bring music, drama, visual arts, and dance into their classrooms. Provided are a wealth of specific resources and activities that other teachers have successfully used to build students' oral language, concepts of print, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing, while also promoting creativity and self-expression. Special features include reproducible worksheets and checklists for developing, evaluating, and implementing arts-related lesson plans.Trade ReviewTeachers know that children learn by doing and creating. This book gives teachers a deeper understanding of how to teach with and through the arts to increase literacy learning, and provides needed guidance and support. Demonstrated are ways in which a variety of art activities can be used to meet clear instructional goals.--Dana Reisboard Korin, doctoral candidate, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyThis practical and meaningful book is among the first of its kind. Written by content experts who collaborated with dedicated teachers, the book articulates innovative activities and integrated instructional units that reflect the National Standards for Arts Education. Throughout, an abundance of comments and anecdotes from teachers demonstrates the impact of teaching through the arts to enhance literacy instruction.--Robin A. Ward, PhD, University of ArizonaThis comprehensive guidebook offers classroom teachers a wealth of practical ideas for language-rich experiences in the arts. In addition, arts specialists will find valuable suggestions for infusing literacy into their lessons. An innovative text, this roadmap for creative differentiation invites all students into literacy learning. For 'hands-on, minds-on' reading and writing, don’t miss Teaching Literacy through the Arts.--Barbara A. Marinak, PhD, Millersville UniversityMcDonald and Fisher have given teachers a practical and effective means of motivating students to improve their literacy skills through artistic expression. This unique text provides resources to help teachers capture students’ attention, build self-esteem, and utilize a multisensory approach to teaching literacy.--Francine Guastello, EdD, St. John's UniversityRich communication, interpretation, and comprehension will come alive as students experience the integrated curriculum found in these pages. Included are practical, hands-on activities that not only will engage students in the universal language of the arts, but also will help them construct and increase their literacy skills at multiple levels.--Ann Ketch, MSE, Literacy Trainer, Des Moines Public Schools - The six example units give any teacher, either new to the field or with experience and looking for new ideas, the information he or she needs to try engaging children in learning through the arts. A well-developed chapter of resources. --PsycCRITIQUES, 4/7/2006Table of Contents1. The Five W's of Integrated Arts2. The Role of Music in Literacy Achievement3. The Role of Visual Art in Literacy Achievement4. The Role of Drama in Literacy Achievement5. The Role of Dance and Movement in Literacy Achievement6. Putting It All TogetherResourcesAppendix A. Stormy Weather: Leading Purposeful Curriculum Integration with and through the ArtsAppendix B. Movin' Along: The Poetry of TransportationAppendix C. Expressive Literacy within Musical Listening: The Moldau, a Symphonic Poem by SmetanaAppendix D. Haiku: Active Learning with and through the ArtsAppendix E. American Panoramas: A Literature-Based Integrated Arts Curriculum UnitAppendix F. Jazz Listening Activities: Children's Literature and Authentic Music Samples
£39.99
Guilford Publications Developing Literacy in Preschool
Book SynopsisPreschoolers are passionate about learning, and a high-quality preschool program offers rich learning experiences in the areas of language and literacy. This engaging book gives teachers and other professionals fresh ideas, inspiration, and practical tools for integrating age-appropriate literacy instruction into the preschool curriculum. Including helpful vignettes, sample lesson plans, and reproducibles, the book shows how to create a motivating classroom environment, balance child-initiated exploration with structured activities, and support students' developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Essential topics include preschool assessment and working with English language learners.Trade Review"This comprehensive book is well organized and easy to read, and contains many practical examples for preschool classrooms. It would be excellent as the focus text in a professional development program for practicing early childhood educators. Morrow has provided a strong resource for anyone wanting to build a supportive literacy environment for young children."--Terri Lowery, Literacy Coordinator and first-grade teacher, Union Elementary School, Warsaw, Ohio "An excellent source for developmentally appropriate activities that can be used to create a supportive, literacy-rich preschool environment. Morrow clearly blends up-to-date research with classroom-tested techniques. In this book, you will find strategies, organizational tips, management techniques, and realistic examples that can easily be adapted to individual classrooms. I will definitely take many of these ideas and use them with my current pre-K class!"--Angela Yeaman, prekindergarten teacher, Connaught School, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada "Morrow’s ability to help readers really see classroom practice is outstanding. The book is comprehensive, covering all topics essential to a literacy- and language-rich preschool classroom. Most importantly, the text is filled with realistic and interesting teaching activities that will help classroom teachers succeed in enhancing their practice with young children."--Billie Enz, PhD, College of Education, Arizona State University "Preschoolers are intentional learners, so their teachers have to be intentional too. This authoritative and engaging guide helps new teachers gain the knowledge and skills needed to foster language and literacy development in the prekindergarten years. The book provides current and useful information on all relevant areas of language and literacy instruction, including the crucial topics of inclusion and English language learners. Thoughtful and balanced, it emphasizes the importance of play as a context for the blossoming of young children's skills in speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This text has much to offer students who are preparing to become effective and responsible teachers of our youngest school citizens."--Jim Johnson, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University "This book will strengthen your existing early literacy practices by providing ways to expand on classroom activities. You will find valuable teaching strategies to help children with early reading skills such as letter recognition. The suggestions for exposing children to early literacy--using rhymes, play, conversations, participation, interaction, and sight vocabulary--could easily become part of your daily routine. Morrow also provides helpful examples of quality early childhood literature and a variety of enjoyable ways to introduce these books into your classroom."--Jeanine Graham, teacher, Weinstein JCC Preschool, Richmond, Virginia - A recent and excellent addition to the Guilford Press Tools for Teaching Literacy series....Authors for the series have been carefully selected and Morrow is no exception....Her insights and experience are deep; she carries a strong understanding of the kinds of specific information that teachers need and of the research and theory that supports those approaches; and she writes in an extremely readable style. These characteristics are part of what make this book so valuable....Throughout the book, children are constructed as unique individuals, persons with differing interests and at different stages of development....Deserves rave reviews. Three different groups of people will find the book to be immensely helpful: pre-service teachers; newly qualified teachers; and experienced classroom teachers who are re-assigned for their first early years teaching. If the quality of this text reflects that of the whole series, head teachers and principals would be well advised to purchase the series for their in-school professional libraries. --Educational Review, 6/4/2007Table of Contents1. A Literacy-Rich Preschool Classroom2. Research about Preschool That Informs Good Practice3. Organizing and Managing a Literacy-Rich Preschool Environment4. Organizing and Managing Instruction in Preschool5. Oral Language Development in Preschool6. Knowledge about Print7. Comprehending and Enjoying Children's Literature8. Writing in the Preschool Classroom*Afterword*Appendices: A. Glossary, Lisa Fazzi. B. Integrated Language Arts Thematic Unit, Harriet Worobey. C. Children's Literature, Lisa Fazzi and Paula Aguroso. D. Magazines for Preschoolers, Paula Batsiyan.E. Professional Associations, Related Publications, and Websites Dealing with Early Literacy, Kelli Dunston.
£26.99
Guilford Publications Reading Comprehension, Second Edition: Strategies
Book SynopsisThis practical resource and widely used text presents a wealth of research-based approaches to comprehension instruction. The authors offer specific classroom practices that help K-9 students compare and evaluate print and online sources, develop vocabulary, build study and test-taking skills, and become motivated readers. Trade Review"This book is essential reading for those who are new to teaching or who want to enhance their comprehension instruction. The user-friendly format allows teachers to read the book from cover to cover or to sample individual chapters based on interests or needs. From strategies for reading fiction and nonfiction to ideas for engaging in research and other learning tasks, Blachowicz and Ogle’s informative work is packed with useful explanations, techniques, and tips for helping students become better comprehenders. Based on extensive work with teachers and students in schools, this practical book deserves a special place on any literacy educator’s bookshelf."--Rachel Brown, PhD, Reading and Language Arts Center, Syracuse University"This artfully constructed book allows any teacher, novice or experienced, to walk away with an increased knowledge base on reading comprehension. The authors have succeeded in conveying this complex topic in a comprehensive yet easy-to-read and practical format. The volume provides real-life scenarios that can help teachers actively, constructively, and purposefully scaffold comprehension instruction to promote skillful, strategic, self-monitored, and critical reading. This second edition will be a welcome addition to any reading educator's library."--Carrice Cummins, PhD, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership, Louisiana Tech University"This is a practical, readable, research-based volume. As a result of their extensive work in classrooms, Blachowicz and Ogle show us how to create contexts that support each student's journey toward independence. The second edition brings the book up to date by integrating the latest research on vocabulary development and informational literacy, including reading on the Internet and strategies for effective instruction. Whether you are a new teacher planning instruction for the first time or an experienced veteran seeking refinements to your reading curriculum, you will find this text a rich source of teaching ideas."--Nancy Padak, EdD, Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies, Kent State University"Blachowicz and Ogle once again demonstrate their preeminence in the field as they address the most complicated and important challenge faced by literacy students and teachers. They provide a uniquely contextualized and research-based view of reading comprehension as students’ print-based learning from fiction and informational texts. They go on to guide teachers’ planning, assessment, and instruction to promote independence. The detailed, accessible nature of this book will make it a treasured reference for all teachers concerned about their students’ academic success. The book would also be an excellent text in a reading methods course for preservice teachers."--David J. Chard, PhD, Leon Simmons Dean, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Southern Methodist University-Table of Contents1. Learning about Comprehension from Good Readers2. A Closer Look at Comprehension: Context, Processes, Strategies, and Instruction3. Creating an Effective Classroom for Comprehension Instruction4. Finding a Starting Point: Ways to Assess Comprehension5. Strategies for Reading for Information6. Strategies for Reading Fiction7. Strategies for Vocabulary Development8. Strategies for Engaging in Research9. Strategies for Performing Tasks, Studying, and Taking Tests10. Strategies That Encourage Lifelong Reading
£52.99
Guilford Publications Teaching English Language Learners: Literacy
Book SynopsisGrounded in research and practical expertise, this volume helps K–6 teachers skillfully support all of their English language learners (ELLs)—from a single student to an entire classroom. Ideas for teaching ELLs across different grade and proficiency levels include ways to link instruction to students’ lived experiences, use a variety of motivating print and electronic texts and materials, engage families, and conduct effective assessments. Chapters are packed with tools and activities for promoting ELLs’ development in oral language, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and grammar. Handy reproducibles and “Voice from the Classroom” teacher vignettes enhance the utility of the book.Trade Review"This book places ELLs and their teachers at the center of instructional practice. Using powerful examples, Xu convincingly demonstrates how knowledge of theory and research can help teachers make informed instructional decisions. She explains how to modify literacy strategies that are effective with all students to address ELLs' diverse literacy and language learning needs."--M. Kristiina Montero, PhD, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada"Xu gives teachers exactly what they need to assess, teach, and evaluate English language learners’ progress in all aspects of literacy. She speaks with knowledge and experience about the needs and feelings of the ever-growing population of language-minority students. This book is a 'must have' for preservice and inservice teachers."--MaryEllen Vogt, EdD, Distinguished Professor Emerita, College of Education, California State University, Long Beach; past president, International Reading Association"Xu provides invaluable insights into the daunting task that ELLs embark on as they master everyday and academic English. Elementary teachers will be motivated by Xu’s sensitive, highly practical teaching strategies. The book addresses the barriers that ELLs may face and shows how to implement high-quality explicit instruction."--Rachael Sawyer Perkins, MA, fourth-grade teacher, Dolores Street Elementary School, Carson, California-Table of Contents1. Guiding Principles of Teaching Literacy to English Language Learners2. Language Acquisition and Linguistic Interferences3. Instruction for Oral Language Development4. Instruction for Phonological and Orthographic Knowledge and Fluency Development5. Instruction for Vocabulary Development6. Instruction for Reading Comprehension Development7. Instruction for Writing Development8. Instruction for GrammarAppendix A. Reflection on Modifications of Instructional Strategies and MaterialsAppendix B. Similarities and Differences between English and L1Appendix C. Student Errors and Possible Explanations for the ErrorsAppendix D. Instructional Focus Based on InterferencesAppendix E. Oral Language Assessment Chart (Say Something and Oral Retelling)Appendix F. Conversation Assessment ChartAppendix G. Anecdotal Record FormAppendix H. Factors to Consider in Selecting Books for Read-AloudAppendix I. Fluency Assessment ChartAppendix J. Self-Assessment of WordsAppendix K. A Lesson Plan for Morphemic Analysis, Spelling, and Grammatical FeaturesAppendix L. Personal Vocabulary JournalAppendix M. Think-Aloud GuideAppendix N. Writing Strengths and NeedsAppendix O. Peer-Revision and Editing FormAppendix P. A Summary of Components of English GrammarAppendix Q. Documenting Student’s Needs and Instructional Focus
£34.89
