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.
"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.
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 ......
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 ......
This 53-week planning calendar offers teachers the gift of reflection every day. With daily and monthly professional tips and year-round motivators from veteran educators Mary Z. McGrath and Bev Johns, every teacher will find this calendar-journal an invaluable addition to briefcase, backpack, or bookbag. With room to record lesson planning reminders, goals, reflections, memos to self, and others, teachers will find this calendar to be an ideal planning tool or an ideal gift for friends, colleagues, or mentees.
Make every day of your teaching count! How many times have you wished your teaching degree came with a handbook? Whether you're a new teacher or a veteran looking for inspiring new ideas and insight, best-selling authors Jeffery and Ellen Kottler have crafted a guidebook to help you navigate the milestones, challenges, and decisions that every educator faces. Packed with stories, strategies, and activities, The Teacher's Journey is all about building meaningful, collaborative relationships with your students and colleagues while nurturing your own passion and commitment to teaching. You'll discover how to: Motivate disengaged students through solid interpersonal connections Communicate effectively with parents, counselors, and administrators Advance your professional growth through increased school and district involvement Understand your teaching self more deeply through reflection Build a culture of tolerance and respect in the classroom Although your contact with a student may be as brief as a single year, the impact can be felt across a lifetime. Here's a book to help make that possible!
Are you a talented teacher in the classroom but a little rusty when it comes to looking for your next teaching job? This handbook by the best-selling author of Time-Saving Tips for Teachers will give you the advantage you need to succeed! Joanne Wachter's years of hiring experience as a public school system supervisor have taught her that good teachers are often reluctant to "toot their own horns," or just may not know how to impress interviewers. Given the intense competition, today's teachers need to know how to put their best foot forward to get that deserved transfer or promotion. This detailed how-to manual will walk you through every step in the job change process, including: Setting goals, including a quiz to find out what you really want in a job, from educational philosophy to commuting time Working the process, with a list of the topics that matter to the administrators making the hiring decisions Filling out an A+ application, getting reference letters, and writing cover letters Strengthening resumes and portfolios, with advice on what and what NOT to include Making personal contacts and rehearsing for that dazzling interview Let the ideas and strategies in The Teacher's Guide to Successful Job Transfers and Promotions be the career guide that helps you get the job you've always wanted!
Are you a talented teacher in the classroom but a little rusty when it comes to looking for your next teaching job? This handbook by the best-selling author of Time-Saving Tips for Teachers will give you the advantage you need to succeed! Joanne Wachter's years of hiring experience as a public school system supervisor have taught her that good teachers are often reluctant to "toot their own horns," or just may not know how to impress interviewers. Given the intense competition, today's teachers need to know how to put their best foot forward to get that deserved transfer or promotion. This detailed how-to manual will walk you through every step in the job change process, including: Setting goals, including a quiz to find out what you really want in a job, from educational philosophy to commuting time Working the process, with a list of the topics that matter to the administrators making the hiring decisions Filling out an A+ application, getting reference letters, and writing cover letters Strengthening resumes and portfolios, with advice on what and what NOT to include Making personal contacts and rehearsing for that dazzling interview Let the ideas and strategies in The Teacher's Guide to Successful Job Transfers and Promotions be the career guide that helps you get the job you've always wanted!