Practical Techniques, Basic Principles, and Frequently Asked Questions
"The Teacher's Sourcebook for Cooperative Learning has ideas and activities that can be used by all teachers who want to improve their classroom management and promote community building." Rebecca Den Hartog, Elementary Classroom Teacher Mercer Island School District Mercer Island, WA "I unreservedly recommend this important resource to ......
"With all of the pressures and stress that today's teachers face, it is nice to finally have a publication that is willing to acknowledge this stress and help us combat it. This book is full of practical tips, hints, and advice that can bring out the relaxed, effective teacher in all of us." -Rachel Hanson, Eighth-Grade Gifted Language Arts Teacher South Forsyth Middle School, Cumming, GA Manage your stress levels before they start managing you! Why do some teachers thrive under pressure while others quit? What kinds of skills can empower teachers to effectively deal with the challenges they face both in and out of school? The Teacher's Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide shows teachers how to build resilience and emotional strength to prevent stress and/or burnout and the negative emotions that may result. Rich with examples, easy-to-understand concepts, and simple behavioral tips, this book covers how stress affects your health, how proactively boost your psychological immunity, and how to maintain your optimism and teaching effectiveness. In an easygoing and witty voice, Jack Singer presents: Action plans for mastering the different types of stress in your life Success stories and experiences from teachers who have conquered stress Strategies and examples based on cognitive and resiliency theories used by psychologists and counselors Don't let the challenges of the job weigh you down! This blueprint for success can help you achieve personal and professional goals, tackle daily challenges, and reignite your passion for teaching.
"With all of the pressures and stress that today's teachers face, it is nice to finally have a publication that is willing to acknowledge this stress and help us combat it. This book is full of practical tips, hints, and advice that can bring out the relaxed, effective teacher in all of us." -Rachel Hanson, Eighth-Grade Gifted Language Arts Teacher South Forsyth Middle School, Cumming, GA Manage your stress levels before they start managing you! Why do some teachers thrive under pressure while others quit? What kinds of skills can empower teachers to effectively deal with the challenges they face both in and out of school? The Teacher's Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide shows teachers how to build resilience and emotional strength to prevent stress and/or burnout and the negative emotions that may result. Rich with examples, easy-to-understand concepts, and simple behavioral tips, this book covers how stress affects your health, how proactively boost your psychological immunity, and how to maintain your optimism and teaching effectiveness. In an easygoing and witty voice, Jack Singer presents: Action plans for mastering the different types of stress in your life Success stories and experiences from teachers who have conquered stress Strategies and examples based on cognitive and resiliency theories used by psychologists and counselors Don't let the challenges of the job weigh you down! This blueprint for success can help you achieve personal and professional goals, tackle daily challenges, and reignite your passion for teaching.
RTI, Technology, and Differentiation Transform Teaching for the 21st Century
Imagine the school of the future! The Teaching Revolution challenges educators to imagine schools the way they should be, with a "big picture" vision that includes student-driven curricula, interconnectivity, and targeted responsiveness to students' individual needs. The authors provide a futuristic and provocative discussion on combining three major instructional innovations-RTI, technology, and differentiation. Drawing on the growing 21st-century skills movement, the text engagingly weaves these three areas into a vision for school transformation that includes: Utilizing mobile technologies, Web-based instruction, and social media RTI that benefits all students and whole schools in their improvement efforts Project-based learning focused on answering real-world questions The symbiosis of RTI, technology, and differentiated instruction is so impactful that it will soon dramatically reform teaching. The Teaching Revolution will dare you to dream and guide you through the process of transforming education to become all that you can imagine.
By the author of the best-selling book, The 11 Commandments of Good Teaching A great training tool for staff developers and mentors to use with new teachers Only book to focus on the unspoken rules of professionalism in teaching Gill uses humor, stories, and personal experiences to convey the importance of professionalism in such areas as dealing with students and parents, being a role model, avoiding gossip, working with other teachers and school staff, after hours job duties, and paperwork.
By the author of the best-selling book, The 11 Commandments of Good Teaching A great training tool for staff developers and mentors to use with new teachers Only book to focus on the unspoken rules of professionalism in teaching Gill uses humor, stories, and personal experiences to convey the importance of professionalism in such areas as dealing with students and parents, being a role model, avoiding gossip, working with other teachers and school staff, after hours job duties, and paperwork.
Classroom Management Tips for Middle and High School Teachers
"Has an excellent mix of humor and seriousness to appreciate the students who enter the classroom. Each chapter ends with great ideas for improving connections to understand and educate learners in today's classrooms." -Brenda Vatthauer, Teacher, Thief River Falls School, MN "Vickie Gill makes so much sense, I found myself nodding in agreement. This book makes you glad that you read it and is one that teachers will pass on or recommend to their colleagues." -Melanie Mares, Language Arts Teacher, Lowndes Middle School, Valdosta, GA Rebels, invisibles, and perfectionists: Do you have any of these in your classroom? Today's classroom is a mosaic of different types of students, each with different needs and learning styles. While this variety can facilitate an exciting and dynamic teaching experience, it can also present unexpected challenges for any teacher. In this brief and engaging text, Vickie Gill presents ten student archetypes to help teachers better understand and reach each member of their classrooms. Although students are unique and never fit neatly into one type, Gill shows teachers how to best work with students who exhibit certain kinds of behaviors. Written in a warm and encouraging style, this motivational resource provides both aspiring and veteran teachers with: Humorous and poignant stories Advice and specific classroom management strategies for each student type Sample lessons, activities, assignments, rubrics, and evaluations to reach even the most challenging students Discover how to engage all student types by appreciating their unique needs and characteristics.
Classroom Management Tips for Middle and High School Teachers
"Has an excellent mix of humor and seriousness to appreciate the students who enter the classroom. Each chapter ends with great ideas for improving connections to understand and educate learners in today's classrooms." -Brenda Vatthauer, Teacher, Thief River Falls School, MN "Vickie Gill makes so much sense, I found myself nodding in agreement. This book makes you glad that you read it and is one that teachers will pass on or recommend to their colleagues." -Melanie Mares, Language Arts Teacher, Lowndes Middle School, Valdosta, GA Rebels, invisibles, and perfectionists: Do you have any of these in your classroom? Today's classroom is a mosaic of different types of students, each with different needs and learning styles. While this variety can facilitate an exciting and dynamic teaching experience, it can also present unexpected challenges for any teacher. In this brief and engaging text, Vickie Gill presents ten student archetypes to help teachers better understand and reach each member of their classrooms. Although students are unique and never fit neatly into one type, Gill shows teachers how to best work with students who exhibit certain kinds of behaviors. Written in a warm and encouraging style, this motivational resource provides both aspiring and veteran teachers with: Humorous and poignant stories Advice and specific classroom management strategies for each student type Sample lessons, activities, assignments, rubrics, and evaluations to reach even the most challenging students Discover how to engage all student types by appreciating their unique needs and characteristics.
The purpose of The Ten-Minute Principal is to provide support and help principals and assistant principals develop a student-centered approach to learning. My book will show the magic of how 10-minute chunks of time can help an administrator plan, reflect, and take intentional action on many of the critical parts of being an effective leader. In this book, I'll provide aspiring and current principals with a series of 10-minute opportunities to improve the quality of their work with staff and students. The first chapter will review elements of school leadership including research, and an explanation of the 10-minute framework. In addition, I will discuss the importance of setting priorities allowing administrators to choose focal points their school needs most. Throughout the book, I will reference and intertwine core leadership elements with ideas presented in The 10-Minute Principal. The principal's position is critical for school effectiveness. Great schools have great principals who in turn hire and maintain excellent teachers. But today, in America turnover is high for the principal's position. Many who are hired for the position do not have experience, but all who are hired are expected to perform at high levels, often without a formal mentor program. I have mentored dozens of principals, written The Principal's Leadership Sourcebook published by Scholastic, (2007) and most importantly, I am a principal with over eighteen years of experience. I know how to find success, and I understand why many fail. My eighteen years of experience along with current research on school leadership will serve as the bedrock for The 10-Minute Principal. Busy educators need easy-to-access ideas, strategies, and stories to help find success for themselves, their staff, and students.
