Updated for 2006/2007! This collection of key books will help you deal effectively with the challenges of teaching high school students. The Secondary Teacher Induction Kit contains 5 must-have resources filled with strategies and guidelines for successful instruction: Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools Five Simple-to-Follow Strategies Second Edition This second edition enhances the "five big ideas" for raising reading achievement with seven cognitive strategies and more than twenty "teaching for learning" tips for daily instruction. Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools, Second Edition Common-Sense Classroom Management for Middle and High School Teachers Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a straightforward format that features five steps or fewer for each strategy. Common-Sense Classroom Management for Middle and High School Teachers Differentiating the High School Classroom Solution Strategies for 18 Common Obstacles This guide illustrates solutions in action with examples, scenarios, and practice assignments to help teachers differentiate content, process, assignments, and assessments in high school classrooms. Differentiating the High School Classroom Engaging 'Tweens and Teens A Brain-Compatible Approach to Reaching Middle and High School Students You will gain a solid understanding of the basic neurobiology behind adolescent behaviors and also invigorate your teaching practices using music, movement, and brain-based activities. Engaging 'Tweens and Teens Secrets for Secondary School Teachers How to Succeed in Your First Year Second Edition Packed with practical strategies, tips, and techniques from experienced teachers to simplify and organize your workload, reduce stress, and build success during your first teaching year. Secrets for Secondary School Teachers, Second Edition Save over $31 off the individually priced books. Get all 5 books for $124.95! The books are presented as a boxed kit. Free U.S. Shipping when you order online!
A Brain-Compatible Approach to Reaching Middle and High School Students
"A must read for all educators who want to get inside the teenage brain." -Eric Jensen, Author and Consultant "Masterfully distills brain research into easily understood concepts, connecting each to simple teaching methods that lead to peak academic performance." -Jeff Haebig, President, Wellness Quest Make connections in the adolescent brain! Teachers and parents know all too well that teens are one of the most unpredictable forces of nature. Armed with a solid understanding of subject matter and the very best of intentions, even the most skillful teachers face roadblocks in decoding the frustrating and often puzzling behavior of adolescents. New findings in brain research, however, are shedding light on teenage behavior. In this much-needed book, author Raleigh Philp incorporates what's known about neurobiology and illustrates practical methods for creating meaningful learning experiences. Guiding middle and high school teachers through brain-based educational practice, Engaging Tweens and Teens explores: Common emotional states of students in grades 6-12 Effective techniques that prevent students from mentally checking out Familiar technologies to engage learners, such as blogs, wikis, and iPods Music as part of classroom instruction-from classical to pop to hip hop Risk-taking behaviors such as violence and substance abuse Combining what the heart says with knowledge of how the adolescent brain works, teachers are sure to improve the social and academic outcomes of their students.
