"All secondary schools-urban, suburban, or rural, large or small-should have this book on hand as they begin the scheduling process. It is an excellent resource and helpful to everyone, even those of us who have been building master schedules for years!" -Judy Brunner, Educational Consultant Edu-Safe LLC "This book is an incredibly valuable resource to anyone involved in building a master schedule. The author provides a comprehensive description of the processes involved and makes the reader aware of what needs to be considered and done throughout the process. An outstanding book!" -Robert Blake, Principal Mainland Regional High School, Linwood, NJ Tailor a master schedule to your school with this expert step-by-step method! One of the most time-consuming tasks for school leaders is creating a master schedule that is customized to the needs of a specific school. How to Build the Master Schedule in 10 Easy Steps offers a practical approach to schedule development and curriculum planning that is adaptable to any school setting-urban, suburban, or rural. This hands-on resource demystifies the scheduling process and helps educators develop a site-specific plan for the school year by focusing on curriculum, class size requirements, and staffing. Demonstrating how to implement your customized plan, this book provides: Ten tested steps to apply over 12 months Exercises, worksheets, planning documents, and graphic organizers for each step Anecdotes and mini case studies throughout Ways to communicate with students and parents 50 "Helpful Hints" to get the job done Written for those new to scheduling as well as experienced educators, this unique volume offers school administrators a practical approach for building an effective master schedule.
Includes CD-Rom 'Intriguing and timely...I whole heartedly recommend this text to teacher educators and their trainees, certainly across English and the Arts, but arguably to all engaged in considering critical pedagogy across the curriculum' - ESCalate `This is a very timely book, firmly rooted in authentic, albeit visionary, classroom practice, that has much to offer to teachers of all subjects, but should be particularly welcomed by English and media colleagues' - English Drama Media `Heaving with ideas...outstanding lesson ideas and inspiring work from students' - The Secondary English Magazine `I really enjoyed working my way through this book...The book is accompanied by a DVD organised into chapters which correspond to those in the book, and it was great to see the ideas and schemes referred to in the text come alive. The schemes have been included which makes it even easier to adapt the work to fit the technology and resources available in your own school..All teachers of media would benefit from browsing this book' - Learning & Teaching Update This book is for secondary English, Media, and ICT teachers who want to develop practical media work and media literacy across the curriculum. It is ideal for secondary English and media teachers and curriculum leaders in secondary schools, as well as ICT teachers and co-ordinators, PCGE English/Media students, and researchers working on media, English and ICT projects. A range of case studies are presented which show how digital media work, from video editing to computer game authoring, can be developed in schools, drawing on children's own cultural knowledge. It also shows the benefits of such projects in terms of learning outcomes and increased self-esteem for a range of learners. The book comes with a CD-Rom of children's work from the various case study projects, exhibiting the high standard of moving image work, animations and computer games that can be produced with the help of this text. With an integrated approach drawing together practice, theory and research, the book will help teachers to plan for and develop their own media projects in school. It offers advice on integrating media work across the curriculum (in English and media classes as well as in ICT and citizenship), and presents a model of progression which shows how learning can develop from the first years of secondary school through to GCSE level. In line with current government initiatives to open up curriculum boundaries, the book shows how to plan for longer periods of time for these projects.
Includes CD-Rom 'Intriguing and timely...I whole heartedly recommend this text to teacher educators and their trainees, certainly across English and the Arts, but arguably to all engaged in considering critical pedagogy across the curriculum' - ESCalate `This is a very timely book, firmly rooted in authentic, albeit visionary, classroom practice, that has much to offer to teachers of all subjects, but should be particularly welcomed by English and media colleagues' - English Drama Media `Heaving with ideas...outstanding lesson ideas and inspiring work from students' - The Secondary English Magazine `I really enjoyed working my way through this book...The book is accompanied by a DVD organised into chapters which correspond to those in the book, and it was great to see the ideas and schemes referred to in the text come alive. The schemes have been included which makes it even easier to adapt the work to fit the technology and resources available in your own school..All teachers of media would benefit from browsing this book' - Learning & Teaching Update This book is for secondary English, Media, and ICT teachers who want to develop practical media work and media literacy across the curriculum. It is ideal for secondary English and media teachers and curriculum leaders in secondary schools, as well as ICT teachers and co-ordinators, PCGE English/Media students, and researchers working on media, English and ICT projects. A range of case studies are presented which show how digital media work, from video editing to computer game authoring, can be developed in schools, drawing on children's own cultural knowledge. It also shows the benefits of such projects in terms of learning outcomes and increased self-esteem for a range of learners. The book comes with a CD-Rom of children's work from the various case study projects, exhibiting the high standard of moving image work, animations and computer games that can be produced with the help of this text. With an integrated approach drawing together practice, theory and research, the book will help teachers to plan for and develop their own media projects in school. It offers advice on integrating media work across the curriculum (in English and media classes as well as in ICT and citizenship), and presents a model of progression which shows how learning can develop from the first years of secondary school through to GCSE level. In line with current government initiatives to open up curriculum boundaries, the book shows how to plan for longer periods of time for these projects.
"All secondary schools-urban, suburban, or rural, large or small-should have this book on hand as they begin the scheduling process. It is an excellent resource and helpful to everyone, even those of us who have been building master schedules for years!" -Judy Brunner, Educational Consultant Edu-Safe LLC "This book is an incredibly valuable resource to anyone involved in building a master schedule. The author provides a comprehensive description of the processes involved and makes the reader aware of what needs to be considered and done throughout the process. An outstanding book!" -Robert Blake, Principal Mainland Regional High School, Linwood, NJ Tailor a master schedule to your school with this expert step-by-step method! One of the most time-consuming tasks for school leaders is creating a master schedule that is customized to the needs of a specific school. How to Build the Master Schedule in 10 Easy Steps offers a practical approach to schedule development and curriculum planning that is adaptable to any school setting-urban, suburban, or rural. This hands-on resource demystifies the scheduling process and helps educators develop a site-specific plan for the school year by focusing on curriculum, class size requirements, and staffing. Demonstrating how to implement your customized plan, this book provides: Ten tested steps to apply over 12 months Exercises, worksheets, planning documents, and graphic organizers for each step Anecdotes and mini case studies throughout Ways to communicate with students and parents 50 "Helpful Hints" to get the job done Written for those new to scheduling as well as experienced educators, this unique volume offers school administrators a practical approach for building an effective master schedule.
Assessing the Value of Circle Time in Secondary School
The book is a case study of a secondary school that has been using Circle Time as the main PSHE and Citizenship teaching strategy for 5 years. A PSHE and Citizenship programme is developed with each topic supported by 2-3 lesson plans. The book discusses: training and staff support development involvement of other agencies (e.g. School nurse, police) choice of Circle Time as the main pedagogy review, monitoring and evaluation links with the wider school community, policies and practices The CD-rom resource covers: structures, strategies and approaches in the secondary structure underpinning issues around group work primary importance of relationships to learning encouraging inclusion and dealing with special needs dealing with sensitive and controversial issues The book includes lesson plans in a circle format, Circle Time games and interview material from the perspectives of the Circle Time trainer, the PSHE staff, and the students.
Motivated by the conviction that ICT should be used as an effective tool, this book shows how it can support teaching and learning in the classroom and in the virtual world of school intranet, websites and learning platforms. Practical tasks and teaching tips demonstrate how imaginative use of technology can promote creative and enthusiastic teaching, as well as enable new approaches to teaching and learning. It includes descriptions of new technologies and systems and how they can be used, as well as guidance on the software, and activities to engage pupils in their own learning.
"A terrific manual for small schools or conversion efforts. Provides a logical road map and tools, and shows educators how to lead groups and engage the community in the rebuilding effort." -Sue Showers, Educational Consultant Bigger is not necessarily better. While current research shows that comprehensive high schools remain the norm, effective small-scale high schools feature lower student-to-teacher ratios, longer instructional blocks, more parent involvement, and increased advisory and student support. The resulting instructional benefits include reduced dropout rates, increased attendance, higher student achievement, and fewer discipline problems. Based on the authors' work at the nationally renowned Center for Collaborative Education, Creating Small Schools presents an A-to-Z guide for developing small school communities that personalize the educational experience for all students, helping them form lasting bonds with faculty and ultimately increasing their chances of going to college. Success for students and schools depends on small class size, unifying vision, autonomy, and accountability. This research-based guidebook offers school leaders: Ways to establish new schools or convert existing ones Step-by-step instructions for developing a small schools plan Lessons, case studies, practical tools, advice, and vignettes Guidance for forging partnerships with district administration and the community Discover how small schools can effectively reach and motivate underserved learners, and watch as achievement levels rise for all students.
`The book has a wide appeal to existing heads, aspiring heads, lecturers and writers about headship. The contributors to this book have lifted the curtain on the realities of headships and, in the process, have added to our understanding of what school leadership is all about these days' - Managing Schools Today Practitioners and trainers ......
"Valuable for teachers and families. Peltz offers research-based strategies as he builds a partnership with students to challenge, inform, and encourage them." -Lucy C. Martin, Learning Specialist, McDonogh School, Owingo Mills, MD "All the issues and questions you have about work habits and study skills are here, along with student-friendly suggestions and ideas!" -K. Michael Hibbard, Assistant Superintendent, Ridgefield Public Schools, CT Partner with your students to realign their study skills and introduce new ones for success! Addressing common defense mechanisms and rationalizations students use to avoid studying, Dear Teacher: Expert Advice for Effective Study Skills offers ready-to-use, practical responses based on proven research for middle and high school classrooms. Experienced teacher and study skills coach William H. Peltz demonstrates how to introduce and promote easy-to-understand studying techniques and specific strategies for note-taking, doing homework, and preparing for high-stakes tests and standardized assessments. Cleverly written in a "Dear Abby" format, this resource enables teachers to become partners with their students to help them: Enhance their ability to concentrate and focus Organize their work Manage time Assume responsibility for their behavior Become more self-reliant This light, engaging book assists students in finding the requisite skills to succeed in school and in real-world learning experiences.
