{"product_id":"small-teaching-k8-9781119862796","title":"Small Teaching K8","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCognitive science research-based teaching techniques any educator can implement in their K-8 classroom\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching K-8\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang's bestselling \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning\u003c\/i\u003e to the elementary and middle school setting. Via clear descriptions and step-by-step methods, the book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interventions consist of classroom or online learning activities, one-time additions, or small modifications in course design or communication. Regardless of their form, they all deliver powerful, positive consequences.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, readers will also find:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eFoundational concepts from up-to-date cognitive research that has implications f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii                                                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Knowing: The Six-Minute Fix 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Retrieving 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree-Two-One 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Questions 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig Basket Quizzes 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-Part Quizzes 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolling 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency Matters 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlign Practice and Assessment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequire Thinking 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Retrieving 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Self-Explaining 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink Aloud 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Does This Connect to Our Goal? 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn-and-Talk 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Protocols 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaffold Self-Explanation 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint to Principles 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilize Peer Power 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Self-Explaining 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Predicting 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredict during Do Nows 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePretesting 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipation Guides 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTea Party 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Predictions 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay Conceptual 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Fast Feedback 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeave Time for Reflection 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Predicting 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Putting It All Together: Jennifer Hedrington, Grade 7 Teacher 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Thinking: Strength and Conditioning 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Synthesizing 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynthesis Sentence Starters 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Dumps 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Main Idea 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcept Maps 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Minute Thesis 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide the Framework 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitate Synthesis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage Peer Learning 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Synthesis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Practicing 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpack Your Assessments 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParcel Them Out and Practice Them 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Feedback 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Time for In-Class Practice 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpace It Out 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Mindfully 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Practice 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Mapping 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYear-Long Theme 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting an Objective 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost an Agenda 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet a Timer 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilize Strong Verbs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Be Afraid to Dipstick 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Mapping 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Putting It All Together: Jennessa Burks, Grade 4 Teacher 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Transforming: Balance and Agility 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Growing 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReward Growth 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive Growth-Language Feedback 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromote Success Strategies 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign for Growth 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate for Growth 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeedback for Growth 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Growing 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Motivating 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s the Theory? 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Short 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive Recognition 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTell Great Stories 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvoke Self-Transcendent Purpose 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare Your Enthusiasm 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow Compassion 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledge the Emotions in the Room 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake It Social 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet Your Enthusiasm Show 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Motivating 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Expanding 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels, Principles, and Resources 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject-Based Learning 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity Service Learning 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames and Simulations 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Teaching Quick Tips: Expanding 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Putting It All Together: Matt Halpern, Kindergarten Teacher and Literacy Consultant 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Conclusion 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407177130327,"sku":"9781119862796","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119862796.jpg?v=1730498443","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/small-teaching-k8-9781119862796","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}