Formerly published by Peytral Publications "The cartoons are great! Michael Giangreco has done it again with his third book of right-on-target cartoons that make their points better and faster than most lectures." -Irene R. McEwen, Professor University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center "Insightful and provocative humor! The cartoons spark smiles and a bit of reflection. Used in workshops and seminars, they initiate laughter. But more important, they prompt conversation." -Jane Goldoski, Staff Development Specialist Milwaukee Public Schools, WI "Michael makes me laugh. We need more laughter in the world. As important, Michael makes me think. We need more of that too. Tilting the horizon, this book clears the mind, providing space for better thinking. Thinking, especially creative thinking, most often begets effective change and, in education today, isn't that what children-all children-deserve more than anything?" -Dan Wilkins, Proprietor Nth Degree
Looking for a handy reference with a good balance of theory and practice? This fully cited resource translates the latest research into easy-to-implement action steps that will increase your effectiveness. Each of the brief articles summarizes exciting discoveries about the brain and learning while translating them into practical classroom applications. Learning Smarter covers a variety of material in small, digestible chunks. Included within each chapter are specific tips for boosting cognition, improving test scores, and encouraging student achievement. Each of the nearly one hundred reader-friendly briefs ends with a complete list of references for additional fact finding.
`The book is an ideal companion for the newly qualified teacher or for colleagues unfamiliar with social psychological concepts and basic communication theory' - ELAN Teaching with Confidence shows how to combat the stress and low self-esteem suffered by many teachers. Denis Lawrence focuses on the relationship between stress and self-esteem, ......
Praise for the First Edition: `For teacher researchers at all levels of the management hierarchy. Excellent case studies around specific issues in the lives of teachers from beginners to old hands. Case studies contextualised in recent and relevant theoretical literature. First class chapters on 'Reflective practice and the teacher' and on 'Towards a culture of inquiry in school'. I have already gained a lot from this book myself and will recommend it to teacher researchers at all levels from B.Ed. to PhD' - Management in Education The authors have updated this book which is designed for use in teacher education programmes that are devoted to the ideal of `reflective practice', as well as courses for experienced educators.
Contains 10 days of activities linked to the popular storybook A Porcupine Named Fluffy. This module is part of an innovative, play-based curriculum for children 3-6 years of age that promotes general development and boosts cognitive, sensorimotor, communication/language, social, and emerging literacy skills.
Contains 10 days of activities linked to the popular storybook First Flight. This module is part of an innovative, play-based curriculum for children 3-6 years of age that promotes general development and boosts cognitive, sensorimotor, communication/language, social, and emerging literacy skills.
Contains 10 days of activities linked to the popular storybook Friends. This module is part of an innovative, play-based curriculum for children 3-6 years of age that promotes general development and boosts cognitive, sensorimotor, communication/language, social, and emerging literacy skills.
Storybook Activities for The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Contains 10 days of activities linked to the popular storybook The Three Billy Goats Gruff. This module is part of an innovative, play-based curriculum for children 3-6 years of age that promotes general development and boosts cognitive, sensorimotor, communication/language, social, and emerging literacy skills.
Storybook Activities for The Three Little Javelinas
Contains 10 days of activities linked to the popular storybook The Three Little Javelinas. This module is part of an innovative, play-based curriculum for children 3-6 years of age that promotes general development and boosts cognitive, sensorimotor, communication/language, social, and emerging literacy skills.
