Common Core Mathematics in the 21st Century Classroom
This seminal text is like no other, successfully blending the best of what technology has to offer with guidelines for meeting the objectives set forth by the Common Core.
Demonstrate successful mathematics teaching strategies that work for diverse learning styles! Combining current research and practical strategies for differentiating mathematics instruction in K-8 classrooms, this comprehensive multimedia kit provides staff developers with all the materials necessary for helping teachers develop differentiated mathematics lessons that meet standards and connect with students' individual learning styles. Designed around the second edition of the bestseller Differentiating Math Instruction, this one-stop professional development resource allows facilitators to lead discussions about: Understanding the mathematical brain Working with diverse intelligences and gender differences Planning instructional units that meet NCTM and state standards Using Response to Intervention (RTI) in mathematics Differentiating mathematics instruction for primary, elementary, and middle school learners Differentiating Math Instruction, Second Edition: A Multimedia Kit for Professional Development provides: The second edition of the companion book Differentiating Math Instruction offering mathematics instructional tactics that increase confidence and mastery in mathematics for every student A content-rich DVD, with an easy stop-and-search navigation menu, and featuring examples of how K-8 teachers use differentiated mathematics strategies in their classrooms A step-by-step facilitator's guide that connects the book to the DVD and provides chapter summaries, discussion questions, workshop activities, overheads, and agendas A companion CD-ROM that contains a digital copy of the entire facilitator's guide An ideal professional development resource to use with pairs, small workshops, or large seminars, this multimedia kit for the second edition of Differentiating Math Instruction is essential for anyone leading workshops focused on providing K-8 students with high-quality learning experiences in mathematics.
Aligning Teacher and Learner Intelligences for Maximum Achievement
The foundation of differentiated instruction is the teacher's ability to understand student preferences in thinking styles, learning styles, and multiple intelligences and then to use that understanding to plan instruction for the diversity of learners in the classroom. This important new book from Gayle Gregory provides teachers with a bridge ......
New Best Practices for General and Special Educators
In order to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities in the classrooms of today and tomorrow, general and special educators must work together to differentiate instruction. The new differentiation must take place within an RTI framework, it must make use of the most modern technologies, and it must engage students' interests. In this new book, William Bender builds on the success of Differentiating Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities by providing new ideas, strategies, and examples of the most effective instructional practices. With an emphasis on real world problem solving and brain-based learning, this book will be an invaluable and practical resource for current and future elementary teachers.
Planning for Universal Design and Teaching for College and Career Readiness
This updated best-seller features two customizable approaches to differentiating instruction, a discussion of collaborative planning and implementation, new technology resources, and links to the Common Core and RTI.
Teaching Strategies Across the Content Areas, PreK-3
Praise for the first edition: "Smutny and von Fremd's very special talent is in helping adults nurture and cherish the creativity and learning joy that is so intrinsic in young children." -Susan Winebrenner, Author and Staff Development Specialist Education Consulting Service, Inc. "The authors use teacher voices, classroom stories, and solid foundations to guide the reader's thinking. Practical examples and specific guidelines make the book very useful without resorting to templates or gimmicks!" -Carol Ann Tomlinson, Professor University of Virginia Praise for the second edition: "Using the ideas presented in this book make teaching and learning more personalized and exciting for both teachers and their students. This book provides a breath of fresh air for the teaching profession!" -Carole S. Campbell, Educator Higher Ground Educational Consulting "This book is chock full of great examples and classroom applications, providing specific guidance and clear-headed advice." -Nancy H. McDonough, Second-Grade Teacher Walter Stillman School, Tenafly, NJ Meet the highly diverse needs of primary students with these differentiated teaching strategies! Every student who walks through the classroom door brings special gifts to the learning table. Differentiating for the Young Child helps primary teachers value and support the unique experiences and learning styles of diverse young learners. Joan Franklin Smutny and S.E. von Fremd offer strategies and methods for promoting creative thinking and intellectual discovery across key discipline areas. They also tackle issues relating to underserved students and discuss differentiated technology use. Revised to make differentiated learning easier, this second edition: Includes new charts with high- to low-preparation strategies for differentiating lessons in math, science, social studies, and language arts Presents new focus questions to help teachers clarify their own priorities and target student needs efficiently Offers Web sites for further reference Because the primary grades influence all the years that follow, this resource helps early childhood and primary teachers use creative, differentiated teaching strategies to meet the individual learning needs of all young children and encourage their future academic success.
Teaching Strategies Across the Content Areas, PreK-3
Praise for the first edition: "Smutny and von Fremd's very special talent is in helping adults nurture and cherish the creativity and learning joy that is so intrinsic in young children." -Susan Winebrenner, Author and Staff Development Specialist Education Consulting Service, Inc. "The authors use teacher voices, classroom stories, and solid foundations to guide the reader's thinking. Practical examples and specific guidelines make the book very useful without resorting to templates or gimmicks!" -Carol Ann Tomlinson, Professor University of Virginia Praise for the second edition: "Using the ideas presented in this book make teaching and learning more personalized and exciting for both teachers and their students. This book provides a breath of fresh air for the teaching profession!" -Carole S. Campbell, Educator Higher Ground Educational Consulting "This book is chock full of great examples and classroom applications, providing specific guidance and clear-headed advice." -Nancy H. McDonough, Second-Grade Teacher Walter Stillman School, Tenafly, NJ Meet the highly diverse needs of primary students with these differentiated teaching strategies! Every student who walks through the classroom door brings special gifts to the learning table. Differentiating for the Young Child helps primary teachers value and support the unique experiences and learning styles of diverse young learners. Joan Franklin Smutny and S.E. von Fremd offer strategies and methods for promoting creative thinking and intellectual discovery across key discipline areas. They also tackle issues relating to underserved students and discuss differentiated technology use. Revised to make differentiated learning easier, this second edition: Includes new charts with high- to low-preparation strategies for differentiating lessons in math, science, social studies, and language arts Presents new focus questions to help teachers clarify their own priorities and target student needs efficiently Offers Web sites for further reference Because the primary grades influence all the years that follow, this resource helps early childhood and primary teachers use creative, differentiated teaching strategies to meet the individual learning needs of all young children and encourage their future academic success.
Strategic observation practices to drive coherence and results Supervision is often dreaded by teachers and principals alike because it can be disconnected from the context of the actual classroom and school. But when a culture of supervision is created - by differentiating which practices have the greatest impact in the context of the work educators are doing at the building and individual level - then supervision is about examining practice, working together to solve problems, and constantly improving. Differentiated Supervision shows you how to develop a laser-like focus on improving an entire system while simultaneously addressing the individual needs of a diverse teaching staff. It lifts supervision out of isolation and presents a comprehensive model that provides a coherent method for creating a culture of supervision for supporting individuals, small groups, and the whole school in implementing high leverage strategies that improve student learning. Readers will find: A clear framework for knowing what supervision practices to use when, and for what purpose Useful templates and protocols for different supervision practices on a companion website Helpful examples and vignettes from the field to show how to differentiate supervision for teachers A unique focus on student learning at the center Supervision is more than a series of steps that leads to final evaluation - its changing the culture and achievement in your school from just thinking about it as appraisal, but a powerful mechanism for growth.
This book will help primary school teachers of science gain the skills and knowledge needed to both incorporate inquiry-based instruction into their classrooms and to differentiate such instruction to more effectively meet the needs of all students. The author introduces differentiated inquiry and show teachers how to develop and customize learning choices that best fit their students' individual styles and comfort levels. Differentiated inquiry is based on the belief that when students are provided with choice in instructional options they are more engaged and committed to completing the task at hand. This, in turn, increases student motivation, interest in science, and a desire for students to achieve at higher levels.
