What really works in secondary education / Wendy W. Murawski, Kathy Lynn Scott, editors. - xvii, 347 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

"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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Education, Secondary--United States
Education, Secondary--Curricula--United States
Effective teaching--United States

LA222 / .W43 2015

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