`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.
`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.
This is a much-needed resource for teachers who want their elementary and middle school students to be confident test takers, but who also want to avoid 'teaching to the test' all year. Denstaedt, Kelly, and Kryza provide a practical, 3-week unit of test-taking skills that will help teachers prepare students for tests using methods that are engaging and meaningful to students in Grades 3u8. Their fun approach teaches a set of effective metacognitive skills that transfer out of the classroom into students' lives and allows teachers to raise the appeal of test-taking as well as limit its domination of classroom time. This book is full of reproducible resources such as planning guides, models and examples of self-talk and think-alouds, annotated state exams, and more. The strategies help students excel at different types of test formats, including:Reading and analyzing textsMultiple choice questionsTrue-or-false questionsConstructed response writingWriting to a promptThe authors' analysis of state tests from around the country, which extrapolates the thinking and responding tasks that learners are expected to accomplish, will be invaluable to educators at all levels.
A Systematic Program for Teaching Middle School and High School Special Education Students Study, Strategies-Thinking, Time-Management, and Problem-Solving Skills, For Grade 6-11
Formerly published by Peytral Publications Winning the Study Game: Guide for Resource Specialists offers a step-by-step model for developing special education students' study skills, as well as proficiency in strategic thinking, time management, and problem solving. Facilitators will find more than 100 interactive exercises, instructional strategies for individuals or small groups, and activities that give students the opportunity to practice, apply, and internalize new skills.
Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsAdvance studentsAE study habits, foster analytical abilities, and enhance reading/writing proficiency with powerful exercises presented in layuflat binding format for easy reproduction and on a CD-ROM. This field-tested program will help students with learning difficulties acquire the essential skills to meet academic and life challenges with confidence. The CD-ROM is PC and Mac compatible.
The face of educational leadership is now changing significantly as more women and people of diverse ethnic backgrounds are moving into administrative roles traditionally held by white men. Using interviews with women who have achieved success in such positions, Women as Educational Leaders describes the contributions and practice of female school leaders, while indicating the strategies each has employed to overcome various obstacles faced en route. The book also contains useful advice for aspiring female school leaders.
Intended to enhance the knowledge and improve the practice of women in administration, this guide will also be invaluable to any administrator seeking to empower all of the school's constituents without gender bias.
This books shows readers how to: Set up the physical classroom, prioritize materials, and launch activities Instill curiosity and a self-starting attitude toward vocabulary development Devise routines that highlight phonemic awareness, phonics, meaning, spelling, and high-frequency word work Differentiate and personalize word study activities Embed word study into all content areas for transfer of learning
The long-term success of school improvement depends to a significant degree on the ability of those involved to participate in teamwork. This book explores various forms of collaboration in schools, including pairings, groups and committees, and suggests a framework for understanding how to build stronger working relationships.
