Harnessing Natural Curiosity for Learning That Transfers
An elementary book for teachers, helping them to learn why conceptual learning is a natural fit for young minds, strategies for introducing children to conceptual learning, instructional strategies to help students uncover and transfer concepts, and much, much more.
This expansion of the popular Common Core Mathematics Companions provides indexes for states implementing state-specific mathematics standards and shows which are the same as CCSS-M, which differ and how.
This expansion of the popular Common Core Mathematics Companions provides indexes for states implementing state-specific mathematics standards and shows which are the same as CCSS-M, which differ and how.
Because explicit language instruction serves ALL students Here, at last, is every K-8 teacher's playbook on the critical role academic language plays in content learning and student achievement. What exactly is so different? Margo Gottlieb and Mariana Castro distill the complexities of language learning into four key uses through which students can probe the interplay between language and content, and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. It's as straight-forward as that. Best of all, Language Power is jam-packed with hands-on, replicable resources to help you seamlessly integrate academic language into your daily routines: targeted examples, activities, and templates. Along the way, you'll learn how to Identify, plan, assess, and implement academic language instruction using the Discuss, Argue, Recount, and Explain conceptual tool Utilize language within and across domains and content areas Apply the inquiry cycle to the theme of academic language use Expand stakeholders to include students other families No matter who your students are, no matter which discipline you teach, the research reads the same: school achievement depends upon effective communication. Read Language Power, implement its resources, and soon see for yourself what a powerful tool language is in realizing this goal. "This thought-provoking and very practical book will be welcomed by all educators who are striving to provide a more equitable curriculum for students. As Gottlieb and Castro suggest, this endeavor requires classroom teachers to think critically about the language they use with students, and develop the knowledge and skills to provide students with explicit and well-planned support for the development of academic language. Language Power will assist educators to make these endeavors a reality." Pauline Gibbons, Author of Scaffolding Language, Scaffolding Learning, Second Edition
The IB Career-related Programme for 16 to 19 year olds was launched in 2012. Designed for young people who want to prepare for a career and the world of work alongside their academic studies, this innovative programme adds a new dimension to an IB education, opening it up to a wider range of student needs and aspirations. This edited collection ......
Just because many students are raised communicating through technology doesn't mean they know how to use it effectively. Knowing how to share ideas is as crucial as the ideas themselves and unfortunately, many students don't get explicit opportunities to hone this skill. This book provides real world insights into how students will be expected to communicate in their future careers and education strategies for teaching communication skills throughout the curriculum.
The Empirical, Moral, and Experiential Foundations
Evidence increasingly points to a direct link between the curriculum leadership provided by educational leaders and the overall effectiveness of schools. Written by the primary architect of PSEL, educational leadership expert Joseph F. Murphy, this authoritative guide to understanding and applying the standards explores the new emphasis on leadership of learning, school culture and diversity, professional norms of educational leadership as well as teacher quality and caring support. Written for higher education faculty, professional development providers, and school and district leaders, this comprehensive manual will power the educational leadership profession through the challenges of the next decade and beyond.
Debbie Silver is a very well known and regarded author and speaker whose new work will be in demand. Teaching Kids to Thrive explores the key elements of learning that go far beyond subject matter knowledge and academic skill measurement. The book covers what it takes to help students --all students-- move beyond merely coping and surviving. The authors aim to teach students how to thrive and how to navigate successfully whatever the future holds for them. The authors explore teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) skills as dispositions toward lifelong success. After reading this book, teachers will be more able to: Use mindfulness strategies Help students build upon their existing ability to self-regulate and motivate themselves. Guide students in developing their growth mindsets Cultivate an attitude and culture of perseverance in the classroom. Incorporate resilience practices into everyday lesson planning and interactions. Help students internalize how they can be responsible students and citizens. Demonstrate how honesty and integrity can help build stronger relationships and foster a community of support and empathy Use the strategies, tips, guidelines, stories, reflections, and inspiration from this book to ensure that students excel not only in their academic skills, but also in their Thrive skills, which lay the foundation for a healthy, whole, centered, and grounded young adulthood.
