Download or read book Straight Talk About Classroom Teaching written by Patrice Joseph and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straight Talk about Classroom Teaching offers straightforward, easy-to-follow techniques that will aid new and veteran teachers alike in creating and maintaining an effective classroom setting. Author Patrice Joseph believes that students learn better and faster when they are fully engaged through effective teaching practices. In Straight Talk about Classroom Teaching, she provides a clear path to becoming an (even more) exceptional teacher. She offers concrete examples and insightful advice to inspire and motivate teachers to adopt and incorporate her proven teaching methods. Josephs techniques are the product of more than twenty years of classroom teaching experience and have consistently yielded exceptional results. The techniques are presented clearly and succinctly, without the needless jargon and buzzwords that often litter the pages of instructional materials. Whether you have been teaching for years or are just beginning your teaching career, Straight Talk about Classroom Teaching will help you achieve the goal of every educatorto create an atmosphere where real teaching and learning takes place.
Download or read book Straight Talk About Reading written by Louisa C. Moats and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 1998-10-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's parents are increasingly concerned about the reading and spelling skills taught in schools and are taking charge of their children's education. Full of ideas and suggestions--from innovative preschool exercises to techniques that older children can use to increase reading speed and comprehension--Straight Talk About Reading will instantly help any parent lay a solid foundation for their child's formative educational years.
Download or read book Straight Talk to Beginning Teachers written by Matthew Bruce and published by Journey Publications LLC. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Straight Talk to Teachers written by Bruce J. Gevirtzman and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a no-holds-barred, candid delivery, Straight Talk to Teachers: Twenty Insane Ideas for a Better Classroom drives directly to the core of what makes an extraordinary teacher, and presents an honest appraisal of why some teachers fail. Bruce J. Gevirtzman speaks to teachers, about teachers, and for teachers. He says, 'This book will provide readers with a hearty laugh-but it also may cause some of them to scream. Rarely does anyone talk about the best ways of helping teachers to become better, because these truths are sometimes scary.' Gevirtzman is convinced that our greatest teachers are hard working, emotionally well adjusted, and incredibly enthusiastic-about their students, their subject matter, and their jobs. By telling it straight, this book can make a huge difference in the way teachers go about their work.
Download or read book What If Everybody Understood Child Development written by Rae Pica and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the connection between how kids grow and how they learn After 35 years as an education consultant, Rae Pica knows the importance of understanding the natural course of child development. In this collection, she keeps kids front and center as she provides thought-provoking commentary and actionable insights on topics such as the Common Core, the self-esteem movement, and standardized testing. Sure to inspire discussion, this pocket-size powerhouse of educational philosophy includes 29 short essays on topics critical to best practice in child development and education Opinions of experts supported by research and anecdotal evidence Real-life stories shared by teachers and parents References to related articles and interviews with experts
Download or read book Teachers written by Susan Dichter and published by . This book was released on 1990-08 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids written by Ellen Braaten and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2003-11-26 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Braaten and Felopulos describe how the evaluation process occurs in children, including the role (if any) that testing plays in diagnosing and devising treatment plans for dyslexia, ADHD, math and reading disorders, autism and Asperger syndrome, depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Download or read book Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain written by Zaretta Hammond and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold, brain-based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation—until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. The book includes: Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships Ten “key moves” to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners Prompts for action and valuable self-reflection
Download or read book Straight Talk The Truth About Food written by Stephanie Paris and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encourage readers to discover which foods are healthy for them and how to make the best food choices with this nonfiction title. Featuring helpful charts and diagrams, interesting facts, informational text, and vibrant, detailed photos, readers are introduced to important concepts such as main food groups, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, the recommended daily amounts, food allergies, and health concerns. With supportive and helpful language, readers are encouraged to make healthy eating choices to help keep them active, energetic, and strong.
Download or read book Dumb Ideas Won t Create Smart Kids written by Eric M. Haas and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Straight Talk Drugs and Alcohol written by Stephanie Paris and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the dangers of using drugs and alcohol, including hallucinogens, prescription medications, and narcotics, and offers advice on saying no to peer pressure.
Download or read book Straight Talk on Teaching Quality written by Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If asked about the hottest topic or most talked-about players in American public education today, pretty much everyone's answer--from parents to policymakers to pundits--would include the words "teachers" or "teaching." From both intuition and experience, individuals know that good teaching matters. This has been true for a very long time. Yet it is reasonable to wonder why the drumbeat about teaching quality seems especially loud these days. Maybe it's because the evidence base about the link between the quality of teaching and the achievement of students has gotten a lot stronger over the last fifteen years. It could also be because federal education policy under the previous and current presidents has tied both regulations and dollars to definitions of "highly qualified" teachers and, most recently, to measuring teachers' contributions to their students' learning. And a growing focus on college and career readiness, emphasized in the Common Core State Standards and by reformers as a measure of educational excellence, has underscored how critical teachers are in ensuring that all students have the skills to succeed in their postsecondary lives. The Annenberg Institute for School Reform has worked for nearly two decades with school districts, researchers, parents, and community members and comes to the teaching quality agenda with different perspectives in mind. This paper describes six strategies that both the Annenberg Institute's own experience and its survey of the field have shown to be powerful supports for the quality of instruction. For each strategy, this paper outlines the problem to be addressed; what needs to happen to address the problem; examples of organizations and sites that are implementing the strategy effectively; what readers can ask about and advocate for in their own school communities; and a short list of resources where readers can learn more.
Download or read book This Is Not A Test written by José Vilson and published by Haymarket Books. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: José Vilson writes about race, class, and education through stories from the classroom and researched essays. His rise from rookie math teacher to prominent teacher leader takes a twist when he takes on education reform through his now-blocked eponymous blog, TheJoseVilson.com. He calls for the reclaiming of the education profession while seeking social justice. José Vilson is a middle school math educator for in the Inwood/Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. He writes for Edutopia, GOOD, and TransformED / Future of Teaching, and his work has appeared in Education Week, CNN.com, Huffington Post, and El Diario / La Prensa.
Download or read book Straight Talk about Your Child s Mental Health written by Stephen V. Faraone and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents reach for dog-eared copies of Dr. Spock when their child has a rash or the flu, but when "moodiness" lingers or worrisome behavior problems grow, they have nowhere to turn for answers or reassurance. Now, in this compassionate resource, prominent Harvard researcher Dr. Stephen V. Faraone gives parents the tools they need to look clearly at how a child is feeling, thinking, and behaving and make wise decisions about when to call for professional help. Cues and questions teach readers to become scientific observers of their child, and vital facts about common disorders help them distinguish between normal variations in speech development and Asperger syndrome, between moodiness that's just a phase and depression, between childhood fears and the symptoms of anxiety. Knowing what to ask--and tell--the professionals, from the pediatrician to a mental health specialist, will help parents ensure a complete and accurate diagnosis. Filled with handy sidebars, charts, and checklists, the book also teaches parents to weigh treatment options to determine what's best for their child. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award
Download or read book Straight Talk about Children and Sport written by Janet E. LeBlanc and published by Oakville, Ont. : Mosaic Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, e, i, t.
Download or read book See Me After Class written by Roxanna Elden and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Dog-Eared "Teacher's Edition" You'll Have in Your Classroom Teaching is tough. And teachers, like the rest of the population, aren't perfect. Yet good teaching happens, and great teachers continue to inspire and educate generations of students. See Me After Class helps those great teachers of the future to survive the classroom long enough to become great. Fueled by hundreds of hilarious—and sometimes shocking—tales from the teachers who lived them, Elden provides tips and strategies that deal head-on with the challenges that aren't covered in new-teacher training. Lessons can go wrong. Parents may yell at you. Sunday evenings will sometimes be accompanied by the dreaded countdown to Monday morning. As a veteran teacher, Elden offers funny, practical, and honest advice, to help teachers walk through the doors of their classrooms day after day with clarity, confidence...and sanity! "A useful, empathetic guide to weathering the first-year lumps...a frothy, satisfying Guinness for the teacher's soul."—Dan Brown, NBCT, Director of the Future Educators Association, and author of The Great Expectations School "See Me After Class is a must-have book for any teacher's bookshelf. On second thought, you'll probably want to keep it on your classroom desk since you'll use it so much!"—Larry Ferlazzo, teacher and author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves "This is the kind of no-nonsense straight talk that teachers are starved for, but too rarely get...Roxanna Elden tells it like it is, with a heavy dose of practicality, a dash of cynicism, a raft of constructive suggestions, and plenty of wry humor."—Rick Hess, Director of Education Policy Studies at AEI, author of Education Week blog, "Rich Hess Straight Up"
Download or read book Straight Talk for Today s Teacher written by Adrienne Mack-Kirschner and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adrienne Mack-Kirschner offers a guide to teaching that shows how curriculum, organisation & mindfulness can be combined to help the classroom become a place where kids go to learn & achieve, not just to pass exams.