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Series
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Known for her popular blog, "The Book Whisperer, " Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn't turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller's students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. She shares her teaching methods and includes a dynamite list of recommended "kid lit" that helps parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read.
3) Teaching content outrageously: how to captivate all students and accelerate learning, grades 4-12
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 234 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This volume provides methods for classroom instruction that meets standards and keeps students interested in the material presented.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
xxii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Education Nation author Milton Chen draws from extensive experience in media--from his work on Sesame Street in its nascent years to his current role as executive director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation--to support his vision for a new world of learning. Presented in five parts and divided into "module" chapters, this book examines the ways in which K-12 learning can be revolutionized through innovative reform and the use of technology....
5) Making thinking visible: how to promote engagement, understanding, and independence for all learners
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxvi, 294 pages ; 24 cm + 1 videodisc (DVD : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
"Visible Thinking is a research-based approach to teaching thinking that develops students' thinking dispositions, while at the same time deepening their understanding of the topics they study. Rather than a set of fixed lessons, Visible Thinking is an extensive and adaptable collection of practices that include thinking routines and the documentation of student thinking. The routines are a central element of the practical, functional and accessible...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Rev. ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 208 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Decodes the often confusing rules of social behavior for all children Socially ADDept helps educators and parents teach the hidden rules of social behavior to children with limited social skills, notably those with special needs like ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger's and high-functioning autism, Tourette Syndrome, and nonverbal learning disabilities. The author provides all the information parents and professionals need to know to help kids...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxvii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Interventions for students who exhibit challenging behavior Written by behavior specialists Kaye Otten and Jodie Tuttle--who together have 40 years of experience working with students with challenging behavior in classroom settings--this book offers educators a practical approach to managing problem behavior in schools. It is filled with down-to-earth advice, ready-to-use forms, troubleshooting tips, recommended resources, and teacher-tested strategies....
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book provides practical strategies and tools for assessing and teaching even the most hard to reach English language learners across the content areas. Syrja offers educators the latest information on working with ELLs (including using formative assessments) and provides a wealth of classroom-tested models and measures. These tools have proven to be effective with ESL students at all levels, including Long Term English Learners (LTELs). Throughout...
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From the Publisher: Whether you have the luxury of teaching in your own art room or must carry your materials from classroom to classroom, Hands-On Art Activities for the Elementary Classroom is the resource for you. It offers a great collection of 80 fun and simple projects, which teach basic art concepts and don't need a lot of special materials, that are appropriate for any elementary school art class. The book is divided into four major sections:...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The only evidence-based program available for teaching social skills to adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Two nationally known experts in friendship formation and anxiety management address the social challenges faced by adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The book helps educators instruct youth on conversing with others, displaying appropriate body language, managing anxiety, initiating and participating in get-togethers,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
xi, 372 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Provides an insider's view of the special education process for parents and teachers This book explores the special education process-from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for special needs children. Step by step the authors reveal the stages of identification, assessment, and intervention, and help readers to better understand special needs children's legal rights and how to become an active, effective member of a child's educational...