What really works in secondary education / Wendy W. Murawski, Kathy Lynn Scott, editors.

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text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

1483386651
9781483386652

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DDC classification:

373 23

LOC classification:

LA222 .W43 2015

Contents:

Introduction / Wendy W. Murawski and Kathy Scott -- Section I. What Really Works in Content : -- 1. Making Math Meaningful / Ivan Cheng -- 2. Rewarding Reading Practices / Mira Pak -- 3. Teaching Writing Right / Kathleen Dudden Rowlands -- 4. Successful Social Studies / Greg Knotts and Joyce H. Burstein -- 5. Sensible Science Strategies / Stacey E. Hardin and Nanci Hanover -- 6. Awe-Inspiring Arts Instruction / Mary Wolf and Rachel Lyons -- Section II. What Really Works in Instruction : -- 7. Tuning in With Technology / Lisa A. Dieker, Lauren Delisio, and Caitlyn A. Bukaty -- 8. Perfectly Positive Behavior / Brittany L. Hott and Dodie Limberg -- 9. Classy Classroom Management / Rebecca Mieliwocki -- 10. Cool Cooperative Learning / Scott Mandel -- 11. Unique Universal Design for Learning / Tamarah M. Ashton -- 12. Incredible Inclusion / Erin Studer and Amy Hanreddy -- 13. Competent Co-Teaching / Wendy W. Murawski -- 14. Amazing Assessment / Brooke Blanks -- Section III. What Really Works With Special Populations : -- 15. Great Gifted Education / Claire E. Hughes -- 16. Engaging English Language Learners / Shartriya Collier -- 17. Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder / Emily Iland -- 18. Developing Deaf Education / Flavia Fleischer, Will Garrow, and Rachel Friedman Narr -- 19. Superb Social Skills Instruction / Michelle Dean -- 20. Fantastic Family Collaboration / Mary Anne Prater and Nancy M. Sileo.

Summary: "Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher. Imagine you're sitting at a table surrounded by superstars in secondary education - experienced educators who have made outstanding contributions to the field. And they're all eager to share with you what does - and what does not - work with students today. What Works in Secondary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only know the theory behind certain educational practices, but have also spent time working in the secondary classroom - making this experience available to you at any time. In each user-friendly chapter, key information on a topic vital to secondary educators is boiled down and presented in a straightforward way. Whether you're a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you'll benefit from: Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment; Novel approaches for classroom management and strategies to engage students; Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas; Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students; Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area. Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?"--Publisher's website.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	North Campus North Campus Main Collection	373 WHA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		A557390B

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher. Imagine you're sitting at a table surrounded by superstars in secondary education - experienced educators who have made outstanding contributions to the field. And they're all eager to share with you what does - and what does not - work with students today. What Works in Secondary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only know the theory behind certain educational practices, but have also spent time working in the secondary classroom - making this experience available to you at any time. In each user-friendly chapter, key information on a topic vital to secondary educators is boiled down and presented in a straightforward way. Whether you're a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you'll benefit from: Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment; Novel approaches for classroom management and strategies to engage students; Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas; Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students; Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area. Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?"--Publisher's website.

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