Teaching skills and techniques Books
John Wiley & Sons Inc Mindset Mathematics
Book SynopsisEngage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts.Table of ContentsIntroduction Low Floor, High Ceiling Tasks Youcubed Summer Camp Memorization versus Conceptual Engagement Mathematical Thinking, Reasoning, and Convincing Big Ideas Structure of the Book Activities for Building Norms Encouraging Good Group Work Paper Folding: Learning to Reason, Convince, and Be Skeptical Big Idea 1: Seeing Patterns inside Numbers Visualize: Visualizing Numbers Play: What Could It Be? Investigate: How Flexible Is a Number? Big Idea 2: Building and Designing with Shapes and Angles Visualize: Tile It! Play: Those Crazy Rep-Tiles Investigate: Polyiamonds Big Idea 3: Making and Naming Number Patterns Visualize: Finding Fibonacci Play: Pattern Carnival Investigate: All Hail! Big Idea 4: Units Are a Relationship Visualize: It’s All in the Axes Play: Measure Up Investigate: 10,000 Steps Big Idea 5: Modeling with Unit Fractions Visualize: Perplexing Measures Play: Tangram Designs Investigate: Pixeled Fractions Big Idea 6: Fraction Equivalence Visualize: Painting Pieces Play: Color-Coding Fractions Investigate: Tiling Rectangles Big Idea 7: Illustrating Multiplication and Division Visualize: Visual Proof Play: Cover the Field Investigate: Table Patterns Big Idea 8: Using Operations Flexibly Visualize: How Crowded Is the Crowd? Play: Target 20 Investigate: Supply Parade Big Idea 9: What Is a Decimal? Visualize: Finding the Better Deal Play: Decimals on a Line Investigate: Can You Make It? About the Authors Acknowledgments Index
£17.85
Prim-Ed Publishing The Relief Teacher Toolkit: Cross-curricular
Book SynopsisThis is a great range of photocopiable classroom activities to equip substitute class teachers. It includes activities that cover a variety of curriculum areas - English, maths, science, history, geography, health, values, art and DT. Each pupil worksheet is accompanied by teachers notes, including objectives, resource list, lesson plan, additional activity suggestions, answers and curriculum links. Pupil worksheets can stand alone as a single lesson, or be extended using the additional activity suggestions in the teachers notes. Each book includes a section of themed activities, designed as a springboard for long-term relief assignments.
£23.29
Rowman & Littlefield Emergent Teaching
Book SynopsisEmergent Teaching inspires teachers to teach with more spontaneity and creativity within an educational environment that is highly constrained. It demonstrates, through descriptive stories, creative strategies and provides an intellectual foundation for emergent teaching. The authors show how teachers can relate subject matter to students' lives and experience. They illustrate rituals and processes that help establish a caring learning community. Finally, the book applies the theories of complexity and chaos while reaffirming the natural wisdom that teachers possess within themselves. The authors have chosen a narrative format that models rather than tells, and encourages readers to connect to their own stories and experiences. The book is consistent with the theoretical understandings and research in the complexity sciences but takes a narrative approach, giving examples and illustrations of ideas through stories, myths, and parables that act as metaphors and illustrations. Key topiTrade ReviewThis book is a conversation, a curriculum conversation among Sam, an educator with an interest in the new sciences, holistic education, and spirituality, and David, a trained artist and ordained Zen monk, and the students they have worked with and learned from over the years. From these conversations emerge creative insights into teaching, learning, living. Reading this book will transform one’s own insights into all three. -- Wm. Doll, Univ. of British Columbia, Co-Founder of AERA, Chaos and Complexity SIGIn a universe increasingly shown to be radically interconnected and dynamic, education has largely remained disconnected and plodding. Drawing from the 'new sciences' and extensive teaching encounters, Emergent Teaching provides a philosophically astute and eminently practical hope for teaching as holistic, structured improvisation. This nuanced, wise, and intimate work, punctuated with compelling first-hand accounts of transformative teaching, serves as a potent invitation into what vibrant teaching can be. -- Tobin Hart, Professor of Psychology, Author of: The Secret Spiritual World of Children and From Information to Transformation: Education for the Evolution of ConsciousnessThe concepts of emergent curriculum and emergent teaching have been around for years but have remained elusive. Crowell and Reid-Marr's book at last brings clarity to emergent teaching in manner that teachers will find helpful. The book is filled with stories and vignettes that bring emergent teaching to life. The ideas presented are linked to the new sciences so that underlying the practices that are described is a strong theoretical base. This book is a very welcome addition to the literature on holistic education. -- Dr. Jack Miller, professor of curriculum, teaching, and learning, University of Toronto; author of The Holistic CurriculumMany educators have referred to teaching as an art, very few have actually penetrated that question, let alone show what such teaching looks like in practice. Emergent Teaching: A Path of Creativity, Significance, and Transformation treats this topic with a clarity born of a deep understanding of systems thinking and process, one that continuously allows the original insights of their students to emerge. This book succeeds both in articulating the theory and showing how to radically enrich education. -- Renate and Geoffrey Caine, authors of: Natural Learning for a Connected World: Education, Technology, and the Human Brain (2011, Teacher College Press), Strengthening and Enriching your Professional Learning Community: The Art of Learning Together (ASCD, 2010)As states adopt common core standards and school districts ponder scripted curriculum that allegedly ensures that such standards are met, some classroom teachers have sought alternate routes. Emergent Teaching results from teachers' understanding that they can influence but cannot control what occurs in the classroom. Instead, Crowell and Reid-Marr (both, California State Univ.) assert that although teachers may anticipate certain patterns, classroom practice largely involves assisting learners to discover personal significance and creating a sense of belonging. Organized into ten chapters, the book defines emergent teaching and then examines some central tenets of the approach, including the experience of non-separation, event-centric teaching, non-linear instruction, the emergence of understanding, and the roles of play and joy in the classroom. Within these contexts, Crowell and Reid-Marr explore how teachers may encourage creativity, build relevance, and link emergence to the curriculum and other holistic concerns. Clearly written and full of useful examples of emergent teaching in action, the book is a great complement to A. S. Neill and Albert Lamb's Summerhill School (1994) or Maxine Greene's Releasing the Imagination (CH, Apr'96, 33-4642). Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *Crowell and Reid- Marr present accessible conversations, reflections and stories that guide the reader through a transdisciplinary approach to teaching. Teachers are offered strategies for emergent teaching that can transform their learning worlds. . . .This work affirms and advances our understanding of transformative education. By interweaving the new sciences, the importance of non-linearity, process, and creativity, Crowell and Reid-Marr offer a significant responsive holistic approach to education that addresses the whole person. . . .The clear style and easily understood ideas make the book suitable for a wide audience, from undergraduates to academics and extends our perspectives to implement transformative learning theory into educational practice. Crowell and Reid- Marr embody and model what it means to be spiritual, mindful, inclusive, creative, critical, and collaborative. * Journal of Transformative Learning *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 What Is Emergent Teaching? 2 Indra’s Net: Non-Separation as the Foundation for Emergent Teaching 3 Process From An Emergent Perspective: Event-Centric Teaching 4 The Shape of a Snake: Non-linearity and Emergence 5 Fostering a Learning State of Mind: Play, Joy, and Irreverence 6 Creativity: The Ceaseless Imperative 7 Aunt Kath Serves Tea: Ritual and Emergence 8 In the World – Teaching What Really Matters 9 When the Curriculum Disappears – A Holistic Perspective 10 The Path to Emergent Teaching in Classrooms and Schools Epilogue References
£31.50
HarperCollins Publishers Ingredient Unveiling the Essential Elements of
Book SynopsisThere are ingredients, and then there are Ingredients. An ingredient is what we're used to thinking about in the kitchen things like tomatoes, tofu or thyme. An Ingredient is what those things are made of. There are millions of ingredients, but only eight Ingredients: Waters, Sugars, Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Minerals, Gases and Heat.Ingredient isn't a book of recipes instead, it's about learning to see beneath the surface of food, exposing the moving parts that cause every failure and every triumph in every kitchen. You can apply the mindset laid out in Ingredient to any recipe or technique, regardless of your skill level or how you like to cook. Home cooks will feel ready to take on any recipe, and restaurant cooks will feel prepared for anything that comes out of the fire. Beginners will have a lifeline if something goes wrong, and masters will improve dishes they've been cooking for years. Fans of old-school cuisine will understand classic preparations like never before and the in
£21.25
Cengage Learning, Inc Impact 2
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Hundred Languages of Children
Book SynopsisWhy does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the comprehensive and innovative approach that utilizes the "hundred languages of children" to support their well-being and foster their intellectual development.
£31.50
Scholastic US Social and Emotional Learning in Middle School
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£15.19
Scholastic US The Struggling Reader Interventions That Work
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£21.59
WW Norton & Co Classroom Yoga Breaks Brief Exercises to Create
Book SynopsisEasy and brief ways to incorporate yoga techniques in the classroom.
£19.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Impact Foundation British English
Book SynopsisImpact helps teenage learners to better understand themselves, each other, and the world they live in.By encouraging self-expression, global citizenship, and active participation, Impact motivates students to explore who they are and who they want to be, all while learning English!
£31.82
Taylor & Francis Ltd The PassionDriven Classroom
Book SynopsisTurn your classroom into a thriving community of learners! In The Passion-Driven Classroom, bestselling authors Angela Maiers and Amy Sandvold show you how to spark and sustain your students' energy, excitement, and love of learning. This updated edition offers a new framework for changing your mindset and implementing a passion-driven classroom, where passion meets practice every day as students learn new skills and explore their talents. You'll come away with specific examples of how to set up your classroom, how to manage it, and how to assign passion projects where students take the lead. With this book, you'll be able to move away from prescription-driven learning toward Passion-Driven Learning, so you can make a real difference in the lives of your students.Trade Review"Amy Sandvold and Angela Maiers provide an essential lesson: passion is not a subject to be taught or a behavior to be instilled into children, but a way of life for teachers and students alike. While education policies and fads come and go, the fire-in-the-belly passion that the authors describe will sustain students and teachers in their learning journeys extending far beyond the schoolroom walls. Too many advocates of student creativity reduce teaching techniques to the simplistic and unhelpful prescription too "think outside the box," while Sandvold and Maiers remind us that rigor and accountability are the hallmarks of the passionate and creative student and teacher. Filled with real-world examples and practical advice, this book deserves to be the subject of collaborative by teachers in every discipline."Douglas Reeves, PhD, Author of The Myth of the Muse: Supporting Virtues That Inspire Creativity and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions"There is no question today that what students need is educators who create environments where innovation in learning and passion found are cornerstones. Angela and Amy have written a text that shows all educators and leaders what helping students find that passion means and how they can help students harness it to do amazing things for themselves, their learning and their world. Not only do Angela and Amy provide thoughtful examples; they provide guidance so that every student in every classroom can benefit from this passion-driven learning." Steven W. Anderson, Digital Learning and Relationship Evangelist, @web20classroom"Recent data on student engagement has shown that the longer students are in our K-12 system of education, the less engaged they become. Maiers and Sandvold share a roadmap and the mindset needed to disrupt this trend by addressing the "passion gap" head on, so that learners are empowered to unleash their untapped potential, and gain the skills, motivation, and direction needed for future success. Schools must liberate today’s modern learners, and implementing a passion-driven classroom will make the once unthinkable possible. Read this book to awaken a new reality in your school or classroom."Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, Co-Author of Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, TodayTable of ContentsContentsAbout the Authors Preface Acknowledgments 1 Achievement Gap Or Passion Gap? Listening To Our Students Minding the Passion Gap Closing the Gap Step One: Know and Show Your Passion Step Two: Know and Show the Students’ Passion Step Three: Know and Show the World Passion 2 Let’s Talk About Passion Defining Passion P.A.S.S.I.O.N. PASSION IS Passion-Driven Learning Is More Than a ProjectWhat Passion Can Do 3 The Clubhouse Mindset: Where Passion Meets Practice Our Very First Passion-Driven Learning Club The Philosophy: Clubs Are Passion Playing Fields What Makes Club Life Enticing? The Passion Discovery ContinuumThe Workshop Classroom: Driven by Curiosity The Role of the Teacher: Expert Learner and Passion Practitioner The Role of the Student: Apprentice Learner and Global Citizen The Resident Expert Wall More Than Fluff 4 A Passion-Driven Classroom: The Essentials Essential #1: The Learning Clubs instead of Classroom Jobs Essential #2: You Matter Time Essential #3: Reflection Essential #4: The Task Board Essential #5: Good-Fit Tools And Technology Good-Fit Technology Remember to Include Books! H.E.A.R.T.—A Strategy for Deep Meaning The H.E.A.R.T. Technique Essential #6: Celebration Doing and Being 5 Organizing the Passion-Driven ClassroomThe Physical Environment Meeting Spaces Middle and High School Practices and Spaces Grouping Students The Students’ Seating/Desk Arrangement Passion-Driven Tools Key Reflection Tool: The Student Thinkbook The Clubhouse Classroom Routine Sequence 1. The Opening Message: You Matter Time 2. The Daily Boardroom Meeting 3. The Learning Clubs 4. Content Connections 5. The Closing Passion From Day One: Simple Changes = Big Impacts Invite Students to Create the Classroom Environment The Crucial Conversation Rules or Manifesto? Heart Maps The Wonderful Gift Lesson More Ideas to Explore 6 Managing the Clubhouse Classroom The Three Phases In Action Phase One: Launching the Learning—Passion Discovery The Opening Message Anchor Lessons The Boardroom and Learning Club Anchor Lessons Learning Clubs: Bringing It All Together Phase Two: Practicing Our Passion—Learning Is Thinking The Opening Message Anchor Lessons The Boardroom and Learning Club Anchor Lessons Bring It All Together Lessons—Learning Club Tools Closing Phase Two Phase Three: Sharing Our Gifts—The Passion Project The Google Way The Passion Project The Opening Message Lessons The Boardroom Lessons and Passion Project Work Tools for Sharing Our Passion 7 From the Trenches: The Voices of Passion Passion Still MattersNew to Edchat? Challenge 8 Closing Thoughts The Promise of Passion Closing Thoughts: Choosing Passion in Times of Change References
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SAGE Publications Inc The BrainTargeted Teaching Model
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to creating environments for optimal learningWith all the recent updates and advances in education and the cognitive sciences, it's crucial that we update and advance how we teach. It is time for our practices to reflect a focus on the way people think and learn rather than solely on the product of that learning.This new edition of the bestselling The Brain-Targeted Teaching (BTT) Model effectively bridges science and practice by providing educators and other professionals with a cohesive, six-step pedagogical framework of effective and practical instruction informed by the latest research. Ideal for any setting where learning is a priority, inside you'll discover A step-by-step process for designing learning units that integrate the acquisition of content and skills like creative thinking, problem-solving, and real-world applications An in-depth exploration of the vital relationship between mind and body with a special focus on the role of the arts in cognition and learning Work samples, lesson plans, and expert practitioner tips from educators and other professionals who have used the BTT model in their classrooms or workspace New chapters on culturally-relevant pedagogy, parenting and homeschooling, technology and virtual reality, and the use of the BTT Model in research studies worldwide. Easily applicable to all age levels and content areas, The Brain-Targeted Teaching Model helps you focus on what is proven to work and provides you with the tools and examples you need to apply it with confidence.
£30.39
Cengage Learning, Inc Impact 1 Workbook
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Cengage Learning, Inc American Government
Book SynopsisThis popular brief text for the American Government course emphasizes the historical development of the American political system, who governs, and to what ends. Thorough yet concise, the thirteenth edition of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES, BRIEF VERSION, offers insightful coverage of all aspects of U.S. politics, including the Constitution, civil liberties and rights, Federalism, public opinion, the media, political parties, elections, the three branches of federal government, bureaucracy, and policymaking. Completely up to date, this edition includes new coverage of the 2014 and 2016 campaigns and elections. It also emphasizes critical-thinking skills and includes tools to help you maximize your study efforts and results, such as Learning Objectives in every chapter.Table of Contents1. The Study of American Government. 2. The Constitution. 3. Federalism. 4. Civil Liberties. 5. Civil Rights. 6. Public Opinion and the Media. 7. Political Parties and Interest Groups. 8. Elections and Campaigns. 9. Congress. 10. The Presidency. 11. The Bureaucracy. 12. The Judiciary. 13. Domestic Policy. 14. Foreign and Military Policy. 15. American Democracy, Then and Now.
£161.87
Early Education Curriculum A Childs Connection to
Book SynopsisEARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD shows you how to conduct observations and assessments of children and the program, plan and implement a curriculum, set up an inclusive child-centered environment, and evaluate and document program quality and children's learning. Whether you are a student or an experienced teacher, this book will help you learn how to make informed decisions about curriculum content as well as to develop creative thinking skills and effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting. Updated with the most current research and standards, the seventh edition presents new material on brain research that underlies teaching ideas as well as new information on reflective practice, intentional teaching, and using the environment as a teaching tool. Case studies allow you to apply your knowledge to solve real-life dilemmas. The book's strong applied approach focuses on the how-to's of teaching, with many hands-on teaching tips.
£172.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Imagination First Unlocking the Power of
Book SynopsisWhen imagination becomes habit, it can transform your work and your life The best corporations know that innovative thinking is the only competitive advantage that cannot be outsourced. The best schools are those that create cultures of imagination.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Lincoln Center Institute. The Authors. Part One:The Premise. Introduction. What, Why, and How. Part Two:The Practices. Practice 1: Make Mist. Ready, get still, go. Practice 2: Leave the Campfire. Know your enemy: it is you, scared. Practice 3: Flip What's Foolish. Make it wise to be foolish, and every fool will generate wisdom. Practice 4: Make Way for Awe. Nurture humility and the wonder that comes with it. Practice 5: Reinvent the Wheel. Be willing to give back the givens. Practice 6: Think Inside the Box. Make greedy, grateful use of limits. Practice 7: Hoard Bits. Collect obsessively; sift; trust that the right bits will emerge. Practice 8: Mix Your Metaphors. Change the metaphors that frame your reality. Practice 9: Renew Your Narrative. Ask whether your story still serves you. Practice 10: Untie Your Tongue. Talk about your work with someone who doesn't understand it. Practice 11: Swap Bodies. Lose yourself in a role. Practice 12: Make a Gap. Obscure part of the picture. Practice 12.5: Finish the Story. Make the ending open-ended. Practice 13: Chunk It. Show how small it all starts Practice 14: Don't Blink. Snap in slow motion; see how you get primed for decision. Practice 15: Cloud Appreciation. Search out ambiguity and sit with it. Practice 16: Spotlight Off, Lantern On. Trade sharp focus for full-field awareness. Practice 17: Play Telephone. Engage in meaning-laundering. Practice 18: Help Out a Boobonian. Make every task a quest. Practice 19: Teach Nonzero Math. Expand the pie before dividing it. Practice 20: Microexperiment. Test your hunches playfully. Practice 21: Rewrite History. Turn "what would've been" into "what could be" Practice 22: Design for the Hallway. Let informal spaces thrive. Practice 23: Routinize Randomness. Regularly rinse out expectations. Practice 24: Ride the z-axis. Find elemental forms, then play with scale. Practice 25: Challenge Your Challenges. Find better problems. Practice 26: Break the Hand. Unschool yourself periodically. Practice 27: Yes and . . . . Never say no to an idea. Practice 28: Fail Well. Treat failure like a skill. Practice X: Make Up Your Own. Part Three:The Purposes. Conclusion. For Further Exploration. Index.
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Cengage Learning, Inc GOVT
Book SynopsisLearn on your terms with Romero's GOVT, 12th Edition. Combining an easy-reference paperback or eBook with robust resources and an innovative online experience, the text presents an accessible and concise overview of American government that equips you with anywhere, anytime learning tools. Reflecting the latest political and governmental developments, the 12th edition includes insightful coverage of the 2024 presidential elections, considers the major policy issues, discusses critical bases of support in the electorate and reviews the extraordinary political events of the campaign. In addition, you can enhance your understanding of course topics and maximize your success with MindTap digital learning solutions.
£59.99
ASCD Conquering Math Myths with Universal Design
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£18.66
Solution Tree Press The New Art and Science of Teaching: More Than
Book SynopsisThis title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a competency-based education framework for substantive change based on Dr. Robert Marzano's 50 years of education research. While the previous model focused on teacher outcomes, the new version places focus on student learning outcomes, with research-based instructional strategies teachers can use to help students grasp the information and skills transferred through their instruction. Throughout the book, Marzano details the elements of three overarching categories of teaching, which define what must happen to optimize student learning: students must receive feedback, get meaningful content instruction, and have their basic psychological needs met. Gain research-based instructional strategies and teaching methods that drive student success: Explore instructional strategies that correspond to each of the 43 elements of The New Art and Science of Teaching, which have been carefully designed to maximize student engagement and achievement. Use ten design questions and a general framework to help determine which classroom strategies you should use to foster student learning. Analyze the behavioral evidence that proves the strategies of an element are helping learners reach their peak academic success. Study the state of the modern standards movement and what changes must be made in K-12 education to ensure high levels of learning for all. Download free reproducible scales specific to the elements in The New Art and Science of Teaching. Contents: Chapter 1: Providing and Communicating Clear Learning Goals Chapter 2: Conducting Assessment Chapter 3: Conducting Direct Instruction Lessons Chapter 4: Practicing and Deepening Lessons Chapter 5: Implementing Knowledge Application Lessons Chapter 6: Using Strategies That Appear in All Types of Lessons Chapter 7: Using Engagement Strategies Chapter 8: Implementing Rules and Procedures Chapter 9: Building Relationships Chapter 10: Communicating High Expectations Chapter 11: Making System Changes
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Teachers' College Press Reading the Visual An Introduction to Teaching
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£28.49
John Wiley & Sons The Fluency Factor Authentic Instruction and
Book SynopsisReading fluency has been identified in the Common Core Standards as a foundational competency for reading proficiency. This resource provides teachers and literacy interventionists with approaches to fluency instruction that are effective, engaging, and easy to implement.
£27.16
Schocken Books The Montessori Method
Book SynopsisThis book is Montessori's own exposition of the theory behind her innovative educational techniques. She shows parents, teachers and administrators how to 'free a child to learn through his own efforts'.
£15.19
Harry K. Wong Publications The Classroom Management Book
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£28.46
Gryphon House,U.S. The Giant Encyclopedia of Lesson Plans
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£33.20
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Primary Mathematics Workbook 3 with
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£14.64
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC From Vacant to Engaged
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg comes a book based on a fundamental truth: you can have the best teaching resources in the world at your disposal, but if you lack the engagement of the children you are working with, the potential for high level learning is minimal.For children to make progress in all aspects of their learning, the practitioners who work with them must have a good understanding of what the child already knows and can do (assessment). They should be able to create activities that will take the children forward to the next step in their learning (planning). Finally, they should measure the impact of those activities on the children''s attainment (evaluation) and then the process can start again. The one crucial element that this model lacks, however, is engagement. This book will show through practical examples how early years practitioners can move away from the more traditional model of teaching to one that maintains all ofTrade ReviewA great resource -- SILVER AWARD * Practical Pre-School Awards *
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SAGE Publications Inc The Vocabulary Playbook
Book SynopsisConcepts, conversation, collaborationvocabulary instruction is so much more than lists of words.More is more when it comes to students' vocabulary knowledge, and in The Vocabulary Playbook, educators in K-12 get ideas for transforming all children into curious, capable word learners. The key? Put away the word-list mindset, and embrace active modeling, peer work, and independent practice.Five modules offer direct instruction and effective routines that show how to: Select and teach only the most high-utility, transferable words that are ripe for discussion Use direct instruction to model word-solving in each content area Teach morphology in ways that invite students to apply understandings in reading, writing, talk, and listening Turn academic word-learning into a relevant experience with peer collaboration activities Create a culture of word consciousnessTrade ReviewThe Vocabulary Playbook raises the bar. The authors have captured why word learning is an inescapable part of every educator’s professional work. This indispensable book belongs on the desk of every teacher educator, classroom teacher, and in the collection of every preservice teacher. I absolutely love this book! -- Patricia A. Edwards, Ph.D.With a focus on vocabulary instruction that incorporates a multidisciplinary approach, The Vocabulary Playbook shares tried-and-true strategies that will improve student vocabulary while embedding instruction into the fabric of a classroom and school-wide culture. -- Andy SchoenbornTable of ContentsIntroduction Module 1: Make It Intentional: A Framework for Vocabulary Instruction Module 2: Make It Transparent: How to Use Direct Instruction and Model Word Solving Module 3 Make It Transferrable: How to Harness the Power of Morphology Module 4: Make It Useable: How to Build Academic Vocabulary Through Peer Collaboration Module 5: Make It Personal: How to Promote Independence and Word Consciousness Among Students Module 6: Make Sure They Know: Assessing Word Knowledge
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Rowman & Littlefield Teaching History with Newsreels and Public
Book SynopsisPopular media has become a common means by which students understand both the present and the past. Consequently, more teachers are using various forms of popular culture as pedagogical tools in the history classroom. Among the many materials available to teachers in the digital age are public-domain films produced throughout the twentieth century. These include studio-made newsreels, government-produced war propaganda, corporate-sponsored cartoons, and public health shorts that show teens everything from the perils of cheating to the dangers of pre-marital sex.Teaching History with Newsreels and Public Service Shorts is a guide for teaching U.S. and world history. In addition to introducing teachers of history to the wide range of short films available for classroom use, this volume provides sample lesson plans, assessment activities, and discussion guides. This book will also help teachers make appropriate selections that convey how a particular newsreel or short reflects the period
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Rowman & Littlefield Teaching Wind and Percussion Instruments: A
Book SynopsisAn overview of a comprehensive band program with a detailed listing of the specific concepts and skills and the performance level at which each is normally introduced and reinforced.Table of ContentsPart 1 Overview Part 2 Organization of the Document Part 3 How to Use This Course of Study Chapter 4 MENC Grade Cluster/Performance Level Correlations Part 5 Band Course of Study Flow Chart Part 6 Skills and Concepts—Recommended Performance Levels Part 7 Sample Activities and Materials Chapter 8 Individual Performance and Listening Skills Chapter 9 Basic Wind Instrument Skills Chapter 10 Advanced Wind Instrument Skills Chapter 11 Specific Instrument Skills Chapter 12 Ensemble Performance and Listening Skills Chapter 13 Musical Concepts Chapter 14 Historical Concepts Chapter 15 Creativity and Valuing Concepts Part 16 Appendix Chapter 17 Texts and Methods Chapter 18 Music Resources
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National Association for the Education of Young Children Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice:
Book SynopsisWhat Does Developmentally Appropriate Practice Look Like in a Preschool Classroom? If you’ve ever wondered how effective teachers actually do DAP, this is the book for you. Here, you can peek into classrooms to see teachers making intentional decisions in the six key areas of practice that form the six guidelines for DAP in action: 1. Building a community of learners where everyone is welcomed and supported to grow 2. Facilitating respectful partnerships with families 3. Observing, assessing, and documenting children’s development and learning 4. Using teaching strategies that enhance learning for each child 5. Implementing curriculum tied to meaningful learning goals 6. Demonstrating professionalism You’ll discover More about what each guideline means for preschool teaching Chapters that showcase articles from Young Children and Teaching Young Children—plus brand-new content—illustrating excellent teaching strategies related to each guideline Examples you can model, adapt, and implement in your own practice Your teaching will be richer and deeper, and children’s learning will flourish! Trade ReviewFor early childhood educators, there are very few concepts as profound and far reaching as DAP. For me, it has long served as a north star and a measuring stick for program quality. But educators are always eager to have more insight into what it really looks like in day-to-day decisions, curriculum experiences, and teaching practices. That’s why I was so excited to read this new book! There is a great need for resources that translate research into practice in accessible ways, and this book does just that. Teachers will see themselves in these pages as they read about the real-life application of DAP through stories told by other teachers doing the same important work, examples that highlight challenges and opportunities, and ideas that spark new thinking. This book is a must-have addition to any early educator library! —Rachel Robertson, Vice President, Learning and Development, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice brings together a diverse collection of articles to highlight the many ways early childhood teachers can engage with the six guidelines of DAP. Voices from practitioners, researchers, and administrators weave together powerful narratives that expand our understanding of the role of DAP in teaching, curriculum, assessment, and work with families. —Denisha Jones, Executive Director, Defending the Early Years, and Guest Faculty, Sarah Lawrence College This book is a perfect introduction to what it means to work proactively to support young children through an equity-based lens. Children come to learning experiences with their own languages, identities, and approaches to learning. As educators, it is important to embrace these. This book provides tangible supports to assist teachers in doing so. —Cecilia Scott-Croff, Executive Director, Early Childhood Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College The trust that children and their families put in us is enormous. This book ensures each teacher’s success by supporting educators to use their understanding of how each child is developing, model developmentally appropriate expectations, and provide intentionally designed experiences and interactions to create joyful learning environments. Children deserve nothing less. —Sherry Cleary, Retired University Dean, City University of New York The guiding principles and best practices shared throughout the book deepened my understanding of effective teaching in preschool and inspired me to be more intentional in creating a classroom community where everyone is valued, heard, and seen. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to create a harmonious community using DAP. —Ashley Harrell, Accreditation Facilitation Project Coordinator, 4C For Children Table of Contents About the Editors Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning Book Series Developmentally Appropriate Practice: An Introduction Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Preschool Part 1: Creating a Caring, Equitable Community of Learners Chapter 1: The Power of “Good Morning” | Sarah Calzone Chapter 2: Every Child Belongs: Welcoming a Child with a Disability | Pamela Brillante Chapter 3: Will You Pass the Peas, Please? | Nikki Waldron Chapter 4: Instead of Discipline, Use Guidance| Dan Gartrell Chapter 5: Preventing Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Early Childhood | Sarah C. Wymer, Amanda P. Williford, and Ann S. Lhospital Part 2: Engaging in Reciprocal Partnerships with Families and Fostering Community Connections Chapter 6: 5 Rs for Promoting Positive Family Engagement | Bweikia Foster Steen Chapter 7: Many Languages, One Community: Engaging All Families | Lorraine Cooke Chapter 8: Integrating Families’ Funds of Knowledge into Daily Teaching Practices | Iliana Alanís and Irasema Salinas-González Chapter 9: Building Relationships: The Key to Engaging Fathers | Lindsey L. Wilson and Holly S. Schindler Chapter 10: Learning with Families About the Contexts of Young Bilingual Children with Disabilities | Cristina Gillanders and Sylvia Y. Sánchez Chapter 11: Promoting Linguistic Diversity and Equity: Teaching in Multilingual Learning Spaces | Carola Oliva-Olson, Linda M. Espinosa, Whit Hayslip, and Elizabeth S. Magruder Part 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children’s Development and Learning Chapter 12: Practical Approaches to Informal Assessment of STEAM Experiences | Angela Eckhoff and Sandra M. Linder Chapter 13: Anecdotal Records: Practical Strategies for Taking Meaningful Notes | Celeste C. Bates, Stephanie Madison Schenck, and Hayley J. Hoover Chapter 14: Developmental Moments: Teacher Decision Making to Support Young Writers | Kathryn F. Whitmore and Lori Norton-Meier Chapter 15: Authentic and Meaningful Developmental Screening in Early Childhood | Marisa Macy and Stefano J. Bagnato Chapter 16: Learning Stories: A Framework for Authentic Assessment and Critical Pedagogy | Isauro M. Escamilla, Linda R. Kroll, Daniel R. Meier, and Annie White Chapter 16 Appendix: Ellie’s Learning Story: “種植 Planting” Part 4: Teaching to Enhance Each Child’s Development and Learning Chapter 17: The Power of Science: Using Inquiry Thinking to Enhance Learning in a Dual Language Preschool Classroom | Leanne M. Evans Chapter 18: A Guided, Exploration-Based Visual Arts Program for Preschoolers | X. Christine Wang, Keely Benson, Corinne Eggleston, and Bin Lin Chapter 19: Supporting Positive Racial Identity with Literacy-Based Math | Toni Sturdivant Chapter 20: Meaningful Talk: The Importance of Using Sophisticated Language at Preschool | Tracy Weippert Chapter 21: Using Nature Contact to Support Children Under Stress | Becky L. DelVecchio, Susan Ferguson, and Wesley Knapp Chapter 22: Timing Is Everything: Understanding the Importance of Timing, Length, and Sequence of Activities | Monica Lesperance Part 5: Planning and Implementing an Engaging Curriculum to Achieve Meaningful Goals Chapter 23: Never Too Young to Champion a Cause: Supporting Positive Identity Development Through Social Justice Curriculum in Preschool | Veronica Benavides, Roxanne Ledda, and Maimuna Mohammed Chapter 24: Diverse Children, Uniform Standards: Using Early Learning and Development Standards in Multicultural Classrooms | Jeanne L. Reid, Catherine Scott-Little, and Sharon Lynn Kagan Chapter 25: Preschool in the Park: Place-Based Learning in Unexpected Spaces | Rachel J. Franz Chapter 26: Metamorphosis: Life Cycle in a Box | Sara Starbuck Chapter 27: Listen to What We Hear: Developing Community Responsive Listening Centers | Emily Brown Hoffman and Kristin Cipollone Chapter 28: Walk with Us: Indigenous Approaches to Developmentally Appropriate Practice | Trisha L. Moquino, Joshuaa D. Allison-Burbank, Rebecca Blum-Martinez, and Katie Kitchens Part 6: Demonstrating Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator Chapter 29: Becoming Your Best: Building Professional Competencies | Meghann Hickey Chapter 30: Personalized Professional Development: How Teachers Can Use Videos to Improve Their Practice | Rachel E. Schachter and Hope Kenarr Gerde Chapter 31: Leading with LOVE: Leveraging Our Value Every Day | Chaz Simmons Chapter 32: Beginning (or Continuing) the Journey to a More Equitable Classroom | Janis Strasser and Llariley Coplin Chapter 33: Incorporating Anti-Racist Approaches for Asian American Children | Shu-Chen “Jenny” Yen References Index
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Cengage Learning, Inc Disorders of Childhood
Book SynopsisTo provide you with a meaningful framework for learning and understanding, this text is written with the whole child in mind and presents disorders in the context of typical development and developmental pathways. Multiple themes recur throughout the text: the continuity between typical and atypical development; risk and resilience; complex models of psychopathology; children in relationships over time; children in larger social contexts (ethnic backgrounds, neighborhoods, cultures); and the holistic nature of development (thinking about the whole child and his or her abilities and strengths as well as his or her disorder or areas of struggle). This developmental psychopathology approach, which reflects the most up-to-date understanding of child and adolescent psychopathology, will teach you to think about disorders in terms of the individual children who are coping with distress and dysfunction.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Models of Child Development, Psychopathology, and Treatment. 3. Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology. 4. Classification, Assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention. 5. Disorders of Early Childhood. 6. Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders. 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder. 8. Maltreatment, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. 9. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. 10. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder. 11. Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders. 12. Mood Disorders and Suicidality. 13. Eating Disorders. 14. Substance-Related Disorders Transition to Adult Disorders. Glossary. References. Name Index. Subject Index.
£65.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Outside All Year Round
Book Synopsis_______________The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Outdoors is a great space to enhance and extend children's learning. There are lots of children who have a natural affinity with the outdoors and use it as their preferred learning space. As adults supporting children's learning, it is important to support the investigation of their outdoor environment, but also that learning is taken into those spaces and delivered to children in the most engaging way that it can be. What you can (almost) always guarantee is children's enthusiasm to take their learning outdoors, what you can't always guarantee is the weathe
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Cardboard 50
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Rowman & Littlefield Flourishing in the First Five Years
Book SynopsisFlourishing in the First Five Years: Connecting Mind, Brain, and Education Research to the Development of Young Children will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery about what you can do to experience the thrill of helping all young children realize more of their unique potential. Packed with practical strategies and inspiring research about how learning changes the brain this book will empower you with ideas you can apply right away that can positively change children's lives forever.Trade ReviewThis book crosses the research, theory, and practice divide because it supplies seminal and current research from neuroscience at an understandable level and links this to everyday strategies teachers, parents, and caregivers can use to make a difference in children's lives. Key are the authors' use of cognitive assists, the recurring AEIOU model based on the learning cycle, and the simple animal stories that help children learn to be the boss of their brains. This book captures what is known from neuroscience, reminds the reader of the importance of caring adults, and reminds each of us to celebrate and respect diversity. When the authors say readers will be energized and inspired by this book, they are correct. Once I started reading the book, I could not put it down. -- Debby Zambo, PhD, associate director of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), professor emerita, Department of Leadership and Innovation, Arizona State UniversityFlourishing in the First Five Years is a must-read for those who have significant interactions with young children. Parents, teachers, and caregivers can benefit greatly from this excellent book grounded in principles of learning and enhanced by numerous strategies for practical application in the home and in the early childhood classroom. This is an encouraging and optimistic book that offers hope for the future generation of learners. Knowledge of the critical importance of the first five years for optimal development has been acknowledged for decades, but Wilson and Conyers take this salient fact to another level with their explanations of the malleability of the brain during this time and with specific ideas of how to maximize and unlock the potential within each child. The authors provide creative and practical strategies that can easily be implemented by parents, teachers, and other caregivers. -- Marcia Stewart, professor of education with expertise in early childhood education, Lipscomb UniversityDonna and Marcus put all the pertinent research together with high-quality early childhood practices to create a guide for parents, teachers, and educators everywhere. I especially like the examples using animals for storytelling. The storytelling lessons on ‘hard-to-teach’ topics become real and relevant to children. The book is an excellent summary of what a young teacher needs to get started as well as an excellent guide for the veteran teacher who is always learning. Once again, Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers have provided a must-have book for all people who work with young children. -- Sarah Sprinkel, director of elementary education/Florida services for Florida virtual school and city commissioner, Winter Park, FloridaFlourishing in the First Five Years is an enjoyable book to read, and I think it would be a valuable tool for any parent or educator who is interested in exploring the connection between current brain research and child development. The authors’ writing style and use of real scenarios for applying strategies help make these concepts understandable. I love the way they have intertwined the cognitive assets into this text. Parents and teachers may need reminders that young children can and do learn beautifully. Our job is to provide the environment and encouragement for that learning. -- Karen Sinclair, director, First Congregational Church weekday preschool and kindergarten, Winter Park, FloridaThe first five years are the most sensitive and impressionable years, and Flourishing the First Five Years can help parents and educators make a head start. It is a must read! -- Regina Cabadaidis, preschool/kindergarten teacher at S.D. Spady Elementary School, Delray Beach, FloridaTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1 Plasticity and Potential: What Early Childhood Educators Can Learn from Educational Neuroscience Chapter 2 Ten Key Facts About How the Brain Develops Chapter 3 Nurturing the Brain and Body: Nutrition and Movement Chapter 4 Cultivating Optimism: How Positive Emotions Support Learning Chapter 5 Playing with Language: The Power of Conversation and Reading Aloud Chapter 6 Thinking, Creativity, and Problem Solving Chapter 7 Addressing Risks to Healthy Development Conclusion Glossary References
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Cengage Learning, Inc Impact 3
Book SynopsisImpact helps teenage learners to better understand themselves, each other, and the world they live in.By encouraging self-expression, global citizenship, and active participation, Impact motivates students to explore who they are and who they want to be, all while learning English!
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Cengage Learning, Inc Sensation and Perception
Book SynopsisThis book tells the amazing story of perception -- how experiences are created by your senses and how you use these experiences to interact with the environment. You might be surprised to know that although perception is easy -- we see, hear, feel touch, and experience taste and smell without much effort -- the mechanisms that create perceptions are both extremely complex and hidden from our view. SENSATION AND PERCEPTION unravels these complexities by taking you on a journey that describes perceptual research in a clear easy-to-understand way, and by linking the results of this research to your everyday experience. The text is supported by beautiful color illustrations, a media program that makes perception come alive (in the MindTap digital learning solution), and learning aids to help you understand and remember what you have read.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Perception. 2. The Beginnings of the Perceptual Process. 3. Neural Processing 4. Cortical Organization. 5. Perceiving Objects and Scenes. 6. Visual Attention. 7. Taking Action. 8. Perceiving Motion. 9. Perceiving Color. 10. Perceiving Depth and Size. 11. Hearing I: Basic Processes and Pitch Perception. 12. Hearing II: Localization and Organization. 13. Speech Perception. 14. The Cutaneous Senses. 15. The Chemical Senses. Appendix A: Methods of Adjustment and Constant Stimuli. Appendix B: The Difference Threshold. Appendix C: Magnitude Estimation and The Power Function. Appendix D: The Signal Detection Approach.
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Pearson Education Limited Brilliant Teaching Assistant
Book SynopsisLouise Burnham currently works as an early years and primary teacher. She also led teaching assistant training and worked on childcare and teaching courses at a London FE college for a number of years as a tutor and assessor. Louise has written many books for early years and teaching assistant qualifications, and continues to work with early years and teaching assistant students.Trade Review‘ Brilliant Teaching Assistant – what a brilliant book! Provides the reader with a concise point of reference for all those important questions you need answered – but didn't know who to ask! Appropriate for aspiring teaching assistants, school volunteers and any adult who has the privilege of supporting teaching and learning in our schools.' Kim O'Rourke, CPD Co-ordinator supporting teaching and learning, Wiltshire ‘This is an invaluable reference book for all teaching assistants, covering broad aspects of the role. The practical case studies and further references and resources are particularly helpful.' Liz Wiltshire, Teaching Assistant ‘This comprehensive guide covers everything a teaching assistant should know in simplistic, manageable chapters – essential reading for every teaching assistant!' Tracey Perks, Teaching Assistant ‘A good introduction to twenty-first century schools and the varied role of a TA.' Liz Kidd, Teaching Assistant ‘Encourages the idea of excelling, rather than just surviving.' Gareth Hawkins, Classroom TeacherTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Working effectively as part of the whole school team 2 The school curriculum, timetabling and planning 3 Supporting teaching and learning – making an effective contribution 4 Managing behaviour 5 Working with pupils who have special educational needs 6 Working with pupils who speak English as an additional language 7 Working with Gifted and Talented pupils 8 Providing pastoral support 9 Health, safety, first aid and safeguarding 10 Extended and out of school provision 11 Reflecting on your practice and continuing professional development Appendix 1: Case studies solutions Appendix 2: Teacher/TA feedback sheet
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Crown House Publishing How to be an Amazing Teacher
Book SynopsisWhat made them that outstanding teacher and what are the tips, techniques and tactics that make some teachers really first class? How do I improve my skills? How can I get behaviour right? How can I motivate pupils who don't seem to want to learn? These are questions often asked by newly qualified as well as experienced teachers. Caroline Bentley-Davies' book How to be an Amazing Teacher explains: the secrets of body language, presence and classroom charisma how to unlock the hidden talents of pupils and develop their motivation and engagement through a wealth of innovative teaching techniques what tools amazing teachers have mastered to engage disaffected pupils, making the classroom a vibrant and engaging area Carefully blending practical advice, real life scenarios and expert opinion this book will make any teaching career more rewarding.
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Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S. You Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned: John
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Cengage Learning EMEA SPSS Statistics Version 22 A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisSPSS is enormously powerful and challenging to learn. This popular handbook lets students get hands on with the statistical procedures they need. Screen shots, step-by-step guidance and examples with annotated outputs help students learn. For students of psychology, marketing and research in any discipline. An essential practical guide to using SPSS.Table of Contents1.Getting started with SPSS Statistics 2.Working with data 3.Summarising and displaying data 4.One sample t Test 5.Independent samples t Test 6.Paired samples t Test 7.One-way between groups ANOVA 8.Factorial between groups ANOVA 9.One-way repeated measures ANOVA and Mixed Model ANOVA 10.One-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) 11.Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) 12.Correlation 13.Multiple regression 14.Logistic regression 15.Factor analysis 16.Reliability analysis 17.Non-parametric procedures 18.Working with syntax
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National Center for Youth Issues Soda Pop Head
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£10.40
John Catt Educational Ltd Taking the MYP Forward
Book SynopsisExpert writers share reflections on their experience, and explore issues for the future, of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The issues raised are of interest and relevance to those with responsibility for MYP teaching, learning and administration in schools and will provoke interest in the programme amongst those considering its adoption.
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Oneworld Publications On Being a Teacher
Book SynopsisJonathan Kozol, National Book Award-winning author and one of America’s foremost writers on social issues, offers a passionate and provocative critique on the role of the teacher in America’s public school system. Writing as a teacher, Kozol advocates an approach to education that is infused with ethical values: fairness, truth, and integrity, and a driving compassion for the world beyond the classroom. Kozol not only sheds light on what it means to be a teacher, but gives constructive suggestions on how teachers can work conscientiously within the system to foster these values in concert with parents, students and fellow teachers.
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Random House USA Inc Discovery of the Child
Book SynopsisMaria Montessori went beyond the conventions of the day to seek a new way of knowing and loving a child. In THE DISCOVERY OF THE CHILD, she describes the nature of the child and her method of working more fully with the child's urge to learn. With 16 pages of photographs.
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Edaf Antillas Montessori En Casa
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Redleaf Press Loose Parts 3: Inspiring Culturally Sustainable
Book SynopsisLoose Parts cross the boundaries of gender, age, abilities, and socioeconomic challenges. Loose Parts 3, the newest addition to the wildly popular Loose Parts series, helps teachers make a conscious effort to create culturally sustainable environments that allow children to grow and to conquer a dynamic world.Over 400 full-colour photographs beautifully illustrate the ongoing need for educational pedagogy that: creates a sense of belonging supports children's identities is culturally responsive and sustainable Loose Parts 3 contains inspiration and guidance on how to create culturally sensitive and culturally sustainable early childhood environments through six key terms: aesthetic, authenticity, equity, dynamic, praxis, and critical reflection. Use your environment to promote a sense of wonder, curiosity and joy, and allow children to explore their identities.*2018 Foreword Reviews Indies Finalist in the Education category.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc What to Look for in a Classroom
Book SynopsisThis volume examines what's right with education, advocating schools that support children's innate desire to learn; schools that treat students as individuals, not widgets; and classrooms in which positive values are absorbed rather than drilled.Trade Review"Of the dozens of 'experts' on what's wrong (and right) in U.S. schools, only a handful are truly worth reading; Kohn has long been one of the soundest." --Booklist "Kohn's message, if heeded, could inspire a productive revolution in America's fatigued regime of public education." --Publisher's Weekly "This collection...reminds us that many schools have veered off course in their day-to-day business. And it's a primer that, if taken seriously, can put schools back on the right track." --Educational Leadership "Informative, inspiring, and thought-provoking." --Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Part One: Classroom Mismanagement 1 1 The Limits of Teaching Skills 3 2 The Trouble with School Uniforms 8 3 Beyond Discipline 11 4 How Not to Teach Values: A Critical Look at Character Education 16 Part Two: American Ideology Goes to School 45 5 Resistance to Cooperative Learning: Making Sense of its Deletion and Dilution 47 6 “A Lot of Fat Kids Who Don’t Like to Read: The Effects of Pizza Hut’s Book It! Program and Other Reading Incentives 69 7 Grading: The Issue Is not How But Why 73 8 Grade Inflation and Other Red Herrings 82 9 Only for my Kid: How Privileged Parents Undermine School Reform 85 Part Three: Unquestioned Assumptions About Children 109 10 Suffer the Restless Children: Unsettling Questions About the ADHD Label 111 11 The Truth About Self-Esteem 135 12 Television and Children: ReViewing the Evidence 166 Part Four: Business as Usual 187 13 The Five-Hundred-Pound Gorilla 189 14 The False Premises of School Choice Plans 207 15 Students Don’t “Work” – They Learn 210 16 The Littlest Customers: TQM Goes to School 215 Part Five: Lessons Learned 225 17 Caring Kids: The Role of the Schools 227 18 Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide 249 19 What to Look for in a Classroom 277 Index 281 The Author 289
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National Association for the Education of Young Children Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending
Book SynopsisQuestions are powerful tools, especially in the classroom. Asking rich, thoughtful questions can spark young children’s natural curiosity and illuminate a whole new world of possibility and insight. But what are “big” questions, and how do they encourage children to think deeply? With this intentional approach—rooted in Bloom’s Taxonomy—teachers working with children ages 3 through 6 will discover how to meet children at their individual developmental levels and stretch their thinking. Featuring contributions from respected names in the field, this bookOffers a foundation for using high-level questions in preschool and kindergarten interest areasProvides tips for getting started and examples of questions at each of the six levels of questioningExplores the use of high-level questions during daily classroom routines and in a variety of contextsRecommends picture books that support the use of high-level questionsIncludes an extensive resource section for teachers and familiesWith the guidance in this book as a cornerstone in your day-to-day teaching practices, learn how to be more intentional in your teaching, scaffold children’s learning, and promote deeper understanding.Trade ReviewFor anyone eager to become more adept at engaging children in meaningful conversations, Big Questions for Young Minds provides a clear and relevant guide to the craft of asking high-level questions to support development of critical thinking skills. Teachers, coaches, mentors, directors, providers of professional development, and families will find this book an invaluable resource. —Polly Smith, Early Childhood Consultant and Mentor of Directors Finally, a resource to help teachers develop and ask questions that encourage children to think, imagine, and generate ideas! Strasser and Bresson show how to build on what children know by asking questions that support rather than derail their play and exploration. This gem of a book should be in every classroom. —Beth Graue, Sorenson Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Listening, questioning, and learning are essential ingredients to good decision making. This contribution by Strasser and Bresson will help ensure that educators won’t wait until children are in high school before asking them high-level, thought-provoking questions. —Vincent J. Costanza, Superintendent in Residence, Teaching Strategies, LLC As a teacher with more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, I found this book to be practical, inclusive, and culturally relevant. I highly recommend Big Questions to educators who are looking for a resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice. —Dawn M. Durham, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Passaic, NJTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Using Questions in Classroom Interest Areas Chapter 1: Dramatic Play Area Chapter 2 : Block Area Chapter 3: Mathematics/Manipulatives Area. Chapter 4: A Makerspace in the Science Area Chapter 5: Writing Area Chapter 6: Art Area Part 2: Using Questions During Other Parts of the Daily Routine Chapter 7: Class Meetings Chapter 8: Read-Alouds Chapter 9: Exploring and Making Music Chapter 10: Large Motor Activities Chapter 11: Outdoors Chapter 12: Mealtimes Part 3: More Learning Opportunities with Questions Chapter 13: Supporting Emotional Development During the First Months of School Chapter 14: Kickstarting the School Year: Exploring Change Through Long-Term Studies Chapter 15: Using Featured Materials Chapter 16: Multiday Explorations Chapter 17: Supporting Children’s Understanding About Diversity Chapter 18: Making the Most of Classroom Displays Chapter 19: Documenting Children’s Learning Part 4: Resources References Acknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributors
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