Mandates such as NCLM and RTTT have been externally imposed on educators often causing a rift in their sense of ownership of their craft. These mandates can also have a chilling effect on motivation and the passion educators had when they first entered the profession. This book is written to help those teachers and school leaders rekindle their passion and re-claim that ownership. The goal of the authors is to motivate educators to become the best teachers and leaders that they can be. It will inspire leaders newly commit to taking courageous actions that will lead to student success and growth. This book is a call to action for teachers and principals around the world to recommit to becoming the most passionate educators and leaders we know our children deserve. The authors offer a blueprint for success by providing numerous practical ideas, how-to's, and suggestions from successful, passionate practitioners.
Step-by-step instructions help you blend kinesthetic teaching methodologies with technological resources to educate the whole student, meet content standards, achievement and test scores, and enrich the learning process.
The Educator's Guide to Evidence-Based Initiatives
Based on the authors' review and synthesis of the most common research on behavior practices, programs, and initiatives implemented in schools nationwide, this practical guide helps school leaders take an intentional look at their behavior systems so they can refine and enhance them in a systematic and sustainable way.
Providing a model for how to learn from successes-instead of failures-The Collective Wisdom of Practice introduces an assets-based approach to designing and implementing professional learning and growth.
This Handbook will give aspiring and practising SENCOs, teachers, Headteachers and Governors an in-depth knowledge and understanding of effective policy, provision and practice to meet the diverse needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Each chapter will provide: A theoretical underpinning Evidence-based information and examples Activities for professional learning and whole school development Easy to use and adaptable templates and checklists for use in settings Case studies to strengthen connections between theory and practice Providing comprehensive coverage of current issues, the understanding of how to improve provision and practice in their settings and written with consultation from practising SENCOs, this is essential reading for those studying towards their National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination.
Growth Mindsets are recognized as a powerful teaching and learning tool. To avoid misunderstanding, misuse or oversimplification, this new book explores what Mindsets are, what they are not and how effective use of them can support and enhance learning and teaching. It takes a focused look at whether a more general approach to mindsets for all learning in the classroom is more effective than a subject specific approach and explores who Mindsets can work for. It includes a chapter on Mindsets and SEN and also looks at wider issues of self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing. It offers clear guidance backed up by research and avoids quick fixes or suggestions with little evidence base. The text will appeal to teachers as a pragmatic and trusted guide to a well-known strategy proven to enhance learning.
Growth Mindsets are recognized as a powerful teaching and learning tool. To avoid misunderstanding, misuse or oversimplification, this new book explores what Mindsets are, what they are not and how effective use of them can support and enhance learning and teaching. It takes a focused look at whether a more general approach to mindsets for all learning in the classroom is more effective than a subject specific approach and explores who Mindsets can work for. It includes a chapter on Mindsets and SEN and also looks at wider issues of self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing. It offers clear guidance backed up by research and avoids quick fixes or suggestions with little evidence base. The text will appeal to teachers as a pragmatic and trusted guide to a well-known strategy proven to enhance learning.
Going Beyond Key Words to Make Sense of Word Problems, Grades 3-5
Mathematize It! shares a reasoning approach that takes the initial focus off specific numbers and computations and puts it on the actions and relationships expressed in the word problem.
20 Lessons to Guide Students Through the Learning Pit
For fans of the The Learning Challenge, this book provides everything you need to run dialogue-driven challenges so that students develop literary skills critical to ELA standards.
