TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marzano,Robert J.
TI  - What works in schools: translating research into action 
SN  - 0871207176
AV  - LB2822.82 .M37 2003
U1  - 371.2001 22
PY  - 2003///]
CY  - Alexandria, Va.
PB  - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
KW  - School improvement programs
KW  - Teaching
KW  - Academic achievement
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-207) and index; Introducing the best of times -- The school-level factors -- A guaranteed and viable curriculum -- Challenging goals and effective feedback -- Parent and community involvement -- Safe and orderly environment -- Collegiality and professionalism -- The teacher-level factors -- Instructional strategies -- Classroom management -- Classroom curriculum design -- The student-level factors -- Home environment -- Learned intelligence and background knowledge -- Student motivation -- Implementing the model -- Using the model -- The critical role of leadership
N2  - The book is a practical resource for teachers and administrators.  It discusses factors that influence student academic achievement, examines the research supporting these factors, and describes steps teachers need to take to maximize student achievement
ER  -