`I would like to see this book become required reading for every teacher and administrator. Its simplified descriptions make it easily understood by non-technical people. I will make sure that all of my class read it' - Shirley Campbell, Director, Computer and Curriculum Inquiry Center, University of Pittsburgh, PA Windows on the Future is not a technical test per se, but one designed to help the teacher cope with the changes technology creates. It contains a number of ideas and strategies that will help the teacher more quickly accept and adopt new technology, so the they are able to adequately prepare students for success in the technology-rich world the students face.
Teacher's Resource of Writing Activities for Pre K-6
A teacher, journalist, and professional writer, the author has developed this collection of writing activities for students with a wide range of writing abilities. This workbook is divided into chapters that highlight the following traits: voice, idea and content, word choice, sentence fluency, organization, and conventions. They can be used as whole class excercises, or worked independantly by individual students. The activities are designed to fit into current classroom curriculum.
`With schools and parents striving for inclusion for SEN children, the responsibility for TAs to support those children across the curriculum is ever greater. Supporting the child during break or lunchtime may be new to some TAs, and even "old hands" might appreciate some new ideas. This book is an excellent source of games for playtime or lesson time. Each game appears on an individual page, with information on equipment required, location, skill development, abilities required, the activity itself, and space for the user to write notes. The aim of the book is to encourage children to develop social skills through play. The author, Julia Wilkins, has divided the activities into three sections, each with two skill levels. Section 1: Classroom games Section 2: Gym and Outdoor Games Section 3: Ball Games There are simple icons that accompany each description to clearly indicate the abilities needed to play that game. There are over 100 different games in the book, some may be old favourites, others may be completely new to you, but all are carefully described and easily adaptable' - Fiona Jukes, Spare-Chair Finally - a field-tested activity guide to enhance group communication! This is a field-tested activity guide that contains approximately 120 activities for classroom teachers of students with special needs. This book encourages teachers to help students develop the social skills they need to interact appropriately. The games emphasize participation, cooperation, mutual support, and improvement of self-esteem. By participation in these activities, children develop basic skills, while interacting with one another in supportive groups.
How to Boost Student Achievement Without Asking for More
This book tells the story of how schools can finance expensive programme needs by describing the vast array of decisions that must be made, including how to pay for new strategies.
How to Boost Student Achievement Without Asking for More
This book tells the story of how schools can finance expensive programme needs by describing the vast array of decisions that must be made, including how to pay for new strategies.
This book is about teaching the Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Intelligences of Multiple Intelligences theory as a foundation for all learning in classrooms. The book contains a wealth of activities for the classroom teacher, and skillfully weaves the latest research on the brain and human learning throughout the text. Launa Ellison models reflective practice throughout and addresses the interest of classroom teachers. The book contains annotated bibliographies, resources lists, and numerous teaching strategies and activities. This book focuses on two of the multiple intelligences and clearly illustrates through examples, vignettes, and activities how they can be taught in classrooms. It blends Multiple Intelligences theory with the latest research on the brain and learning.
Using Performance Criteria for Assessing and Improving Student Performance
This book is a practical guide to the development and use of scoring rubrics in the classroom to achieve three goals. The first goal is clarifying the targets of instruction, especially those that are complex and hard to define such as problem solving, writing, and group process skills. Goal number two is providing valid and reliable assessment of student learning on these same complex and hard assess student outcomes. The third goal is to improve student motivation and achievement by helping students understand the nature of quality for performances and products. Each chapter is framed by an essential question, including illustrative stories, provides practical examples, offers tips and cautions, and concludes with a summary of key points and recommended resources for further information.
`This works! The authors speak boldly about intuition and then back it up with examples. I recommend it resoundingly!' - Penelope Swenson, Assistant Superintendent, Mojave Unified School District This book is a "how to" guide for aspiring, new and veteran principals who are being asked to lead in qualitatively different ways. The emphasis is based on leadership with the use of results based strategies.
`This works! The authors speak boldly about intuition and then back it up with examples. I recommend it resoundingly!' - Penelope Swenson, Assistant Superintendent, Mojave Unified School District This book is a "how to" guide for aspiring, new and veteran principals who are being asked to lead in qualitatively different ways. The emphasis is based on leadership with the use of results based strategies.
