Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher In an age of information overload, do you ever wish you could find one resource that would allow you to quickly gain insight into a variety of cutting-edge practices in elementary education? You're holding it at your fingertips. What Really Works in Elementary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only understand the research behind certain educational practices, but also have experience working in elementary classrooms. Each user-friendly chapter, focused on a topic vital to elementary educators, presents information in a straightforward way to help you learn what works - and what does not work - with students today. Whether you're a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you'll benefit from Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment Novel approaches to classroom management and strategies to engage students Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?
Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher Imagine you're sitting at a table surrounded by superstars in secondary education - experienced educators who have made outstanding contributions to the field. And they're all eager to share with you what does - and what does not - work with students today. What Works in Secondary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only know the theory behind certain educational practices, but have also spent time working in the secondary classroom - making this experience available to you at any time. In each user-friendly chapter, key information on a topic vital to secondary educators is boiled down and presented in a straightforward way. Whether you're a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you'll benefit from Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment Novel approaches for classroom management and strategies to engage students Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?
This book is based on practical experience from both the editors and the authors, as well as updated research and information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to special education such as forms of pedagogy, culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations and other critical areas. Each chapter is presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is designed as a useful introductory text for practitioners and professionals who do not have a lot of experience with special education but could also be useful to more experienced teachers as a reference for practical applications in the field. What Really Works for Special Education Students is based on practical experience from both editors and the authors (all of whom are teacher educators and well known in the field), as well as updated research & information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices, and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to Special Education, from content areas (e.g., literacy, math), disability areas (e.g., deaf, learning disabilities, ELL), pedagogical areas (e.g., use of technology, culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations), and other critical areas (e.g., legal issues, home to school collaboration). Each chapter is presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is designed so that it is useful as a "101" reference for practitioners and professionals who have no experience with special education and are working with students with disabilities for the first time, while at the same time, the very nature of its practical application will ensure that faculty who have been teaching for years will want this book as a reference to help improve their current practice. What Really Works for Special Education Students is based on practical experience from both editors and the authors (all of whom are teacher educators and well known in the field), as well as updated research & information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices, and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to Special Education, from content areas (e.g., literacy, math), disability areas (e.g., deaf, learning disabilities, ELL), pedagogical areas (e.g., use of technology, culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations), and other critical areas (e.g., legal issues, home to school collaboration). Each chapter is presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is designed so that it is useful as a "101" reference for practitioners and professionals who have no experience with special education and are working with students with disabilities for the first time, while at the same time, the very nature of its practical application will ensure that faculty who have been teaching for years will want this book as a reference to help improve their current practice.
Written for both general and special educators from grades Pre-K through 12, this is the how-to guide for implementing aspects of Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be successful.
This book is about the inner voice of the self. It addresses the ways students, teachers, and others speak to themselves about who they are and how they fit in the world.
This book is about the inner voice of the self. It addresses the ways students, teachers, and others speak to themselves about who they are and how they fit in the world.
70 Research-Based Strategies for Teachers, Reading Coaches, and Instructional Planners
"An interesting compilation for administrators, new teachers, and seasoned teachers. This text acts as a concise reminder of what we should all be doing in our classrooms and includes practical implementation ideas." -Patricia Ruggiano Schmidt, Professor of Literacy Le Moyne College "Easy to read quickly, especially when looking for something specific. I definitely enjoyed the quotes to start each chapter and the research for each strategy." -Kathleen Prisbell, English Teacher Russell O. Brackman Middle School, Barnegat, NJ A wealth of research-based literacy strategies in one easy-to-use, convenient format! To help teachers fulfill the diverse and individual challenges of providing comprehensive literacy instruction, What Successful Literacy Teachers Do offers a variety of research-based suggestions and proven teaching methods. Linking six decades of reading research to classroom practice, this book presents 70 instructional strategies ready for immediate classroom use. The authors, drawing on their own experience as teachers, mentors, and teacher educators, offer a rich resource for bringing differentiated approaches into every literacy classroom. The easy-to-browse table of contents covers: Phonics, phonemics, and decoding Vocabulary, spelling, and word study Fluency and comprehension Assessment, instructional materials, and technology Special topics, including English Language Learners, family literacy, and more Translating state-of-the-art research into practitioner strategies, this resource is ideal for teachers, reading coaches, mentors, teacher educators, and instructional planners.
70 Research-Based Strategies for Teachers, Reading Coaches, and Instructional Planners
"An interesting compilation for administrators, new teachers, and seasoned teachers. This text acts as a concise reminder of what we should all be doing in our classrooms and includes practical implementation ideas." -Patricia Ruggiano Schmidt, Professor of Literacy Le Moyne College "Easy to read quickly, especially when looking for something specific. I definitely enjoyed the quotes to start each chapter and the research for each strategy." -Kathleen Prisbell, English Teacher Russell O. Brackman Middle School, Barnegat, NJ A wealth of research-based literacy strategies in one easy-to-use, convenient format! To help teachers fulfill the diverse and individual challenges of providing comprehensive literacy instruction, What Successful Literacy Teachers Do offers a variety of research-based suggestions and proven teaching methods. Linking six decades of reading research to classroom practice, this book presents 70 instructional strategies ready for immediate classroom use. The authors, drawing on their own experience as teachers, mentors, and teacher educators, offer a rich resource for bringing differentiated approaches into every literacy classroom. The easy-to-browse table of contents covers: Phonics, phonemics, and decoding Vocabulary, spelling, and word study Fluency and comprehension Assessment, instructional materials, and technology Special topics, including English Language Learners, family literacy, and more Translating state-of-the-art research into practitioner strategies, this resource is ideal for teachers, reading coaches, mentors, teacher educators, and instructional planners.
80 Research-Based Strategies for the Common Core-Aligned Classroom
What works in math and why has never been the issue; the research is all out there. Where teachers struggle is the "how"-something the research rarely manages to tackle. That's the big service What Successful Math Teachers Do provides. It's a powerful portal to what the best research looks like in practice, strategy by strategy-aligned in this new edition to both the Common Core and the NCTM Standards. How exactly does What Successful Math Teachers Do work? It couldn't be easier to navigate. The book's eleven chapters organize clusters of strategies around a single aspect of a typical instructional program. For each of the 75 strategies, the authors present: A brief description of that strategy A summary of supporting research The NCTM and Common Core Standards it meets--and how Classroom applications, with examples Precautions and possible pitfalls Primary sources for further reading and research
