"The RCM plan works because it is straightforward and easy for staff, students, and parents to understand and, most important, to buy into. Staff members appreciate the research and the paradigm of modeling responsibility. Students identify with the emphasis on responsibility and the use of logical consequences. The RCM plan has been a major part of positively changing the overall culture in our school." -Ronald S. Dixon, Principal John Taylor Williams Middle School, Charlotte, NC A schoolwide plan for decreasing discipline problems and empowering adolescents to act responsibly! Proven to reduce office referrals, suspensions, and dropout rates, the Responsible Classroom Management Plan (RCMPlan (TM)) is a nationally field-tested, team-based approach to schoolwide behavior management and discipline. Written for teachers and administrators in Grades 6-12, this detailed resource: Addresses the nuts and bolts of classroom management Explains the essential skills teachers need to reinforce responsible behavior and model appropriate social conduct Provides tested consequences that promote internal behavior control in secondary school students Includes administrator resources and tools for introducing, implementing, and monitoring Responsible Classroom Management in a school or district Emphasizing the importance of teamwork between administrators and teachers in maintaining schoolwide behavior standards and expectations, this book introduces the RCMPlan (TM) system and provides the tools you need for successful implementation.
"The variety of activities sparks ideas for different subjects. The book presents content in an easy-to-follow framework, provides very doable lessons, and clearly identifies the necessary materials." -Linda D. Jungwirth, President Convening Conversations Peek into the classrooms of your award-winning colleagues as they share their most successful teaching ideas! Outstanding teachers from across the country share firsthand accounts of innovative classroom practices for high school learners in this sequel to Randi Stone's best-selling Best Practices for High School Classrooms. Filled with ready-made techniques for classroom management, co-teaching, integrating the curriculum, and using technology, this one-stop resource offers strategies supported by objectives, recommended grade levels, materials lists, and applicable national and state standards. Divided by subject areas, this is a rich collection of ideas, lessons, projects, and units of study for high-quality instruction in Science and mathematics Language arts and social studies Music, art, and physical education Engage your high school students' energy, enthusiasm, and excitement for learning with these proven practices from successful teachers nationwide!
This second edition of Inclusion Strategies for Secondary Classrooms helps teachers access specific findings that target students with disabilities secondary classrooms. Providing a quick resource of research-supported strategies, M. C. Gore offers field-tested and teacher-friendly approaches to understanding the levels and stages of learning for students with disabilities. An updated revision of the bestselling book Successful Inclusion Strategies for Secondary and Middle School Teachers, this book: - Addresses the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 and the full impact of NCLB on special education - Highlights how the strategies in this book can be incorporated in all levels of RTI - Includes expanded discussion of Universal Design for Learning
"Here is a resource that all math teachers can use. This book maps out a road to success by incorporating best practices, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that will help any teacher reach today's students. It is filled with illustrations and explanations on how to turn your classroom into an active learning environment that appeals to the students of the 21st century. This book is an invaluable resource in transforming my classroom-now my students want to come to math class, and they are learning!" -Amanda McKee, Mathematics Teacher Florence County School District #5, Johnsonville, SC All the support and guidance new mathematics teachers need-in one invaluable resource! In today's world of increased accountability, teaching mathematics offers more challenges than ever before. This resource helps beginning teachers get off to a great start by providing information on everything from assessment to standards-based teaching to student engagement strategies. The authors focus on NCTM content and process standards and offer guidelines for instructing and assessing English language learners, students with special needs, and gifted students. Filled with practical strategies as well as helpful classroom vignettes that encourage thought-provoking discussions on teaching middle and high school mathematics, this guide shows teachers how to: Focus on the big ideas in teaching mathematics Design a curriculum that is meaningful Differentiate instruction to include all learners Engage students by meeting their affective, behavioral, and cognitive needs Use a variety of methods to assess students' understanding Covering the key elements to successful teaching, this essential mathematics resource helps beginning educators lead their class with confidence!
Are you looking for a complete training manual, to get you through your assignments, help you on your teaching practice and support you in your first teaching job? For trainee teachers studying to teach the 14 to 19 age group in secondary schools and colleges, this book is a practical guide covering the essential skills that must be acquired in order to successfully complete your course. Five sections cover education policy, professional skills, theory, practice and reflection. The authors provide teaching ideas that work, and that will help trainee teachers to improve their grades and lesson observation profiles. There is a clear explanation of the theoretical underpinning that must be grasped in order to pass written assignments, and Masters level debates are addressed throughout the book, with a dedicated chapter exploring academic themes and issues. The book is packed with ideas for classroom activities, and popular topics covered include: - essential educational theory - behaviour and classroom management - how to start off lessons - ideas for group work - setting homework - evaluating your own practice, and understanding how you can improve - revising for exams - working as part of a team - using technology All the chapters contain learning objectives, discussion points, examples from practice, Masters level extensions (for those studying at that level) and suggestions for further reading. Suitable for all those studying to teach the 14 to 19 age range, this book is ideal for those on Secondary PGCE, PGDE and GTP courses leading to QTS, those studying for the post-compulsory sector PTLLS, DTLLS and CTLLS qualifications and those doing Overseas Teacher Training and Teach First courses. Warren Kidd and Gerry Czerniawski are former teachers with experience of working in diverse settings; they are both Senior Lecturers in the Cass School of Education, University of East London.
Are you looking for teaching ideas to make your science lessons come alive? Full of suggestions for exciting practical work to engage children, this book addresses and explains the science behind the experiments, and emphasises the need to engage the learner through minds-on activities. It shows you where to make links to the national curricula in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and it covers the three sciences: chemistry, biology and physics. The detailed subject knowledge helps you grasp key concepts, and there are lots of useful diagrams to illustrate important points. Experiments include: - extracting DNA from a kiwi fruit - capturing rainbows - the chromatography of sweets - removing iron from cornflakes - a plate tectonic jigsaw These practical activities will provide you with ways to ensure your students respond enthusiastically to science, and the book will also help you develop your subject knowledge and ensure you meet your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) standards. Perfect reading for Secondary Science PGCE students, as well as those on the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), this book is also ideal for non-specialists who are looking for support as they get to grips with the sciences. Gren Ireson is Professor of Science Education at Nottingham Trent University. Mark Crowley is a Teaching Research Fellow in the Centre for Effective Learning in Science, Nottingham Trent University. Ruth Richards is Subject Strand Leader for the PGCE and Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses in Science at Nottingham Trent University, and an examiner for A-level Geology. John Twidle is Subject Leader for the PGCE and MSc Science programmes at Loughborough University.
Provides solutions for using inquiry-based teaching while meeting standards This compelling new text practices what it preaches-it uses the inquiry approach to teach the inquiry approach. The book is developed around six key questions: 1. What is science? 2. Why teach science? 3. What is the nature of scientific knowledge? 4. How do scientists construct knowledge? 5. How do people develop effective reasoning patterns? 6. What teaching methods best facilitate scientific knowledge acquisition? Key Features Focus on inquiry teaching methods: This text shows teachers how to use inquiry-based teaching in a standards-based environment. Practical examples: Several examples of inquiry lessons are provided, along with examples of classroom management techniques, lesson planning procedures, and effective evaluation procedures. Research-based content: Written by a leader in the field, the book includes current and important research to frame the examples and methods. Ancillaries A password-protected instructor resources site includes PowerPoint slides for each chapter, a test bank, chapter outlines with notes, Internet resources, and sample assignments.
"Secondary teachers will find that this superb resource informs the teaching and learning of their students and provides many research-based strategies to enhance reading comprehension and written language in every area." -Johneen Griffin, Director of Secondary Pupil Services Olentangy Local Schools, Lewis Center, OH "Sejnost and Thiese address the national literacy crisis with a practical guidebook that meets the needs of adolescent learners by focusing on the literacy skills needed for the 21st century. The strategies engage learners and create independence in content-area reading." -Rusti Russow, Director of Teaching and Learning Kankakee School District, IL Increase adolescent learners' success in all content areas! Responding to the challenges associated with teaching middle and high school students, this resource offers specific strategies teachers may use to incorporate reading, writing, and critical thinking throughout content instruction to increase learning. With step-by-step instructions, a wealth of examples, and numerous student reproducibles, the book presents an approach that secondary teachers can implement across all content areas. Roberta L. Sejnost and Sharon M. Thiese focus on research-based practices that increase comprehension and learning while meeting standards, including: Techniques that foster the acquisition and retention of specialized and technical content vocabulary Processes to help students better comprehend narrative and expository texts Approaches to help students use writing and speaking to process their new knowledge and make it their own Techniques for promoting the literacies needed to effectively use various media sources Methods for scaffolding instruction for students with special needs Building Content Literacy is an ideal resource for delivering developmentally appropriate learning experiences and strengthening adolescent's academic achievement in every content area.
Praise for the previous edition: 'This is a text that should accompany every student teacher of English and find its way on to the shelf of all practising teachers. This book excited me. It is written in a style that makes you want to try out activities and take up challenges. This book will encourage the student teacher to embrace the subject of English along with its associated values and debates' - ESCalate `If I was training to teach English today, this is the book I would want - an extraordinarily professional handbook of good practice ' - Geoff Barton, Times Educational Supplement, Teacher Magazine This essential companion for aspiring secondary English teachers has been extensively reworked to help students meet the very latest professional and academic standards, while also equipping them with the knowledge and skills they will need for the beginning of their teaching career. Focusing on the essentials needed to be a successful English teacher, the authors combine subject knowledge with ideas, examples and approaches for creating an effective, vibrant learning environment, and real examples of lesson plans and schemes of work. Each chapter clearly links practice to theoretical and critical perspectives on teaching, making this an ideal text for students working towards M-level credits or a Masters in Teaching and Learning. There are also brand new chapters which explore in greater depth specific areas of contention and challenging issues, including: - Diversities, including global perspectives on teaching English - The application and implications of using ICT - Multi-agency provision in personalising learning - Research methodologies - Transition from the training year and the first year as a teacher The latest requirements for Qualified Teacher Status are clearly signposted throughout, and activities at the end of each chapter help to reinforce knowledge and encourage reflection. Written by a team of highly respected authors, this new edition should be on every secondary English student's bookshelf.
