All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. The goal of learning is to develop strong thinkers and problem-solvers who can apply what they have learned in the classroom to innovate in the real world. That's learning transfer. This On-Your-Feet Guide to Learning Transfer will help you break down the steps needed to implement this important strategy to engage and motivate your students and make your classroom relevant. This On-Your-Feet Guide provides: A step-by-step method for ensuring that learning transfer happens in your classroom Guidance on how to identify the concepts in learning outcomes Examples showing how to write concept questions to help students make their own connections between key concepts Prompts to help students apply conceptual relationships to increasingly dissimilar contexts Full of rich examples and ideas, this guide will make learning transfer a successful learning strategy in your classroom! On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book To learn how to implement foundational practices When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. Each of the social science disciplines requires literacy skills that can look completely different from those in other content areas. A disciplinary literacy approach, then, expands content learning by helping students read, write, think, and communicate as experts in history, sociology, or global studies, offering a more relevant way to understand complex concepts and challenging texts. This On-Your-Feet Guide will help teachers * Plan instruction that engages students' natural inquiry and curiosity; * Apprentice students toward deeper understanding of social science concepts, terms, understandings, and text; * Help students use their learning to create, communicate, and participate as social scientists; * Teach skills required by social studies standards and frameworks; and * Work with colleagues to design instructional units that incorporate both content and literacy skills. Students can then use these tools to compare, create, connect, and construct as they do the work of experts instead of only reading about how it's done. On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides * When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" * As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book * To learn how to implement foundational practices * When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. How can you use literacy tools used to help students practice the behaviors of scientists? With a disciplinary literacy approach, science teachers can focus on teaching their specialized content by showing students the literacies that truly support scientific thinking - so students can read, write, think, investigate, and communicate as scientists. This On-Your-Feet Guide will help teachers:INTRODUCTION * Plan instruction that engages students' natural inquiry and curiosity; * Apprentice students toward deeper understanding of scientific concepts, terms, understandings, and text; * Help students use their new learning to create, communicate, and participate in science; * Teach skills required by science standards and frameworks; and * Work with colleagues to design instructional units that incorporate both deeper content learning and science-specific literacy skills. The strategies in this guide will help you teach students to read, write, think, and do as scientists! On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides * When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" * As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book * To learn how to implement foundational practices * When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. Math has its own specialized language. Mathematicians write in symbols, read patterns, and think in terms of visual or abstract ideas. With a disciplinary literacy approach, math teachers can focus on teaching their specialized content by showing students the literacies that truly support mathematical thinking - so students can read, write, think, investigate, and communicate as mathematicians. This On-Your-Feet Guide will help teachers: Plan instruction that engages students' natural inquiry and curiosity; Apprentice students toward deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, terms, symbols, and patterns; Help students use their new learning to create, communicate, and act as mathematicians; Teach skills required by mathematical standards and frameworks; and Start working with colleagues to design instructional units that incorporate both mathematics and literacy skills. On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book To learn how to implement foundational practices When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. This On-Your-Feet Guide provides tested strategies for building authentic relationships with your students. These authentic relationships between students and adults ensure that students know that they are valued, respected, and trusted. Authentic relationships help students grow as individuals and they help educators grow as professionals. And, there is evidence that student-teacher relationships work to improve learning with an effect size of .52, above Hattie's average effect of .40. An authentic relationship requires, time, effort, trust, and love. When this bond is built, it is hard for anything to eliminate that. Our goal in this guide is to help you: understand the importance of relationships identify ways to create productive relationships with students identify ways maintain productive relationships with students On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides * When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" * As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book * To learn how to implement foundational practices * When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. We know from research and classroom experience that there's a strong correlation between students' vocabulary and reading comprehension...but we also know that many students, especially in middle grades, avoid independent reading. So, it's imperative that we provide consistent vocabulary instruction in ELA classes and throughout content areas. Teaching words in related groups can increase students' vocabulary acquisition as well as their excitement about words. Plus, learning words in related groups improves comprehension, builds concepts and connections, and deepens student's knowledge of how and when to use different forms of a word. This On-Your-Feet Guide will help teachers: * Understand the connection between vocabulary and comprehension * Focus on one doable, replicable, everyday strategy for teaching specific words in related groups * Differentiate instruction based on students' needs * Trouble-shoot and scaffold learners through specific vocabulary learning snags Use this guide to get kids talking and thinking about words - which leads to much deeper learning than rote-memorization lists. On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides - When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" - As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book - To learn how to implement foundational practices - When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. Blended learning is more than just "teaching with technology"; it allows teachers to maximize learning through deliberate instructional moves. This On-Your-Feet Guide zeroes in on one blended learning routine: Station Rotation. The Station Rotation model moves small groups of students through a series of online and off-line stations, building conceptual understanding and skills along the way. This On-Your-Feet-Guide provides: 7 steps to planning a Station Rotation lesson A full example of one teacher's Station Rotation A blank planning template for designing your own Station Rotation Helpful assessment strategies for monitoring learning at each station Ideas to adapt for low-tech classrooms or large class sizes Use blended learning to maximize learning and keep kids constantly engaged through your next Station Rotation lesson! On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use On-Your-Feet Guides * When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" * As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book * To learn how to implement foundational practices * When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself
'This strategy-based book has all the implementation tools under one cover! Appelbaum takes all the research and converts it into an easy-to-read book. There's a how-to chapter on collaboration to create powerful RTI teams, a chapter on how to differentiate for tiered instruction, and chapter upon chapter packed with research-based academic and behavioral interventions. Plus, it's packed with the forms that schools need to implement RTI' -Peggy Hammeken, Author of The Teacher's Guide to Inclusive Education Founder, Peytral Publications 'Finally, a practical yet comprehensive research-based book on RTI, written in an easy-to-read manner! Filled with forms, this is an invaluable tool for implementing RTI' -Robert Underwood, Principal Throckmorton ISD, TX Use this nuts-and-bolts guide to implement RTI schoolwide and help all your students succeed! Concise and reader-friendly, this resource walks readers through the complete process of implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) in the classroom and schoolwide. School leaders will find practical how-to's for instruction and developing collaborative teams, and teachers will be able to use more than 100 research-based academic and behavioral interventions to improve learning in all subject areas. This essential guide includes reproducibles and covers: Progress monitoring and universal screening basics Current research and examples of tiered instruction in action Clearly defined team responsibilities Techniques for differentiating instruction Research-based interventions for literacy and mathematics Data collection, fidelity of implementation, and professional development These readily accessible strategies help teachers and school leaders provide students with the individualized support and high-quality instruction they need to succeed.
Strategies for Responding to Children's Challenging Behaviors
In clear and understandable language, this resource explains what happens within a child when throwing a tantrum (verbal and/or physical) or exhibiting other disruptive behaviors, and offers teachers specific guidance and directions to meet the challenge. The One-Minute Temper Tantrum Solution helps teachers assess their beliefs aboutA'and reactions toA'children's aggressive behaviors to increase awareness of their own expectations and assumptions. The author examines developmental, situational, physical, and temperamentalafactors that can ignite acting-out behavior and explores the 4 types of tantrums that are related to power, distress, despair, and stress. The book includes vignettes, easy-to-implement strategies, and chapter summaries that highlight key topics.When educators recognize what causes aggressive behaviors, theyacan respond quickly to children's needs with appropriate strategies or interventions. This practical book can also be used in conjunction with the author's 'Difficult Behavior in Early Childhood' which addresses issues underlying harmful behaviors.
