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Read, Talk, Write by
Yes--we can have our cake and eat it too! We can improve students' reading and writing performance without sacrificing authenticity. In Read, Talk, Write, Laura Robb shows us how. First, she makes sure students know the basics of six types of talk. Next, she shares 35 lessons that support rich conversation. Finally, she includes new pieces by Seymour Simon, Kathleen Krull, and others so you have texts to use right away. Read, Talk, Write: it's a process your students not only can do, but one they will love to do.
Call Number: 372.62 ROR 2017ISBN: 9781506339573Publication Date: 2016-09-30
New Art and Science of Teaching by
This title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a framework for substantive change based on Robert J. Marzano's 50 years of education research. Instead of focusing on teacher outcomes, the new version focuses on student outcomes. Throughout the book, Marzano details the elements of three overarching categories of teaching that define what must happen to optimize student learning. This book is for educators who want to explore instructional strategies that correspond to each of the 43 elements of The New Art and Science of Teaching, which have been carefully designed to maximize student engagement and achievement.
Call Number: 371.102 MAN 2017ISBN: 9781943874965Publication Date: 2017-02-17
Teach on Purpose! by
Great teaching is not just a matter of talent or creativity or passion. Teachers are made, not born, and great teachers know why they do what they do in their classrooms. They do it strategically and purposefully based on technique. Teach on Purpose! demonstrates a highquality research-based and practical approach to teaching that focuses on how to use data about students' identities, experiences, and knowledge to design responsive curriculum and instruction that ensures learning. The authors provide secondary school teachers with scientifically proven strategies for creating learning environments that increase student motivation, engagement, and academic achievement. The text features model units authored and taught by practicing classroom teachers in math, science, social studies, and language arts to demonstrate key principles that can be used in any classroom to be a true professional educator. Teach on Purpose! will show secondary teachers how to: Respond to diverse learners' needs while also meeting academic standards across content areas. Help youth actively apply what they learn to purposes in their lives beyond school. Use information about students' out-of school knowledge to enhance academic engagement and motivation to learn. Use evolving technologies to enhance traditional curriculum. Use multiple media and multimodal texts to reach students and engage them for success in contemporary ways.
Call Number: 371.102 BUT 201ISBN: 9780807757888Publication Date: 2016-08-30
Infusing Technology in the K-5 Classroom by
K-5 teachers will discover how to integrate the tech requirements found within today's academic standards into their everyday curriculum. Perhaps your district provides current technology development for staff on a regular basis and has instructional coaches to help teachers infuse technology into their curriculum to meet various academic standards. But in reality, most districts don't have this kind of support. In this book (the first in a two-book series), you'll learn how to shift your instructional practice and leverage technology to meet today's curriculum education standards for grades K-5. This book doesn't cover every K-5 national standard, but identifies the standards with a technology component and provides resources and lessons to help you teach those standards effectively. This book includes: Classroom-tested lesson ideas in English language arts, math, science and social studies mapped to ISTE and tech-related standards to support college- and career-readiness. Lists of technology-embedded college- and career-readiness standards for each grade level, along with practical ideas and up-to-date resources (apps, software and websites) that can be used in meeting these standards. Suggestions for addressing roadblocks to incorporating technology in the classroom. Ways to incorporate staff development and parental support at the school level. Access to a companion website with information on the tools referenced in the text. With the implementation of these strategies, you'll help your students become self-directed and critical readers, writers and thinkers so they're better prepared for the future! Audience: K-5 educators, curriculum specialists, tech coordinators
Call Number: 371.33 MoI(K-5) 2019ISBN: 9781564847454Publication Date: 2019-08-26
Infusing Technology in the 6-12 Classroom by
6-12 teachers will discover how to integrate the tech requirements found within today's academic standards into their everyday curriculum. Perhaps your district provides current technology development for staff on a regular basis and has instructional coaches to help teachers infuse technology into their curriculum to meet various academic standards. But in reality, most districts don't have this kind of support. In this book (the second in a two-book series), you'll learn how to shift your instructional practice and leverage technology to meet today's curriculum education standards for grades 6-12. This book doesn't cover every 6-12 national standard, but identifies the standards with a technology component and provides resources and lessons to help you teach those standards effectively. This book includes: Classroom-tested lesson ideas in English language arts, math, science and social studies mapped to ISTE and tech-related standards to support college- and career-readiness. Lists of technology-embedded college- and career-readiness standards for each grade level, along with practical ideas and up-to-date resources (apps, software and websites) that can be used in meeting these standards. Suggestions for addressing roadblocks to incorporating technology in the classroom. Ways to incorporate staff development and parental support at the school level. Access to a companion website with information on the tools referenced in the text. With the implementation of these strategies, you'll help your students become self-directed and critical readers, writers and thinkers so they're better prepared for the future! Audience: 6-12 educators, curriculum specialists, tech coordinators
Call Number: 371.33 MoI(6-12) 201ISBN: 9781564847416Publication Date: 2019-08-26
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- Alberta Assessment ConsortiumUsername and password available if you are a UofC student or instructor.
- The Big Ideas of Sustainability & Essential QuestionsFrom: Sustainable Schools Project
- Galileo Education NetworkLooks at the various articles and links under Designing Learning.
- Inquiry-based Learning ImplementationInformation about inquiry-based learning and how to implement it in the classroom using a 'facilitation plan.'
- Intel - Exemplary Unit and Lesson Plans for K-12 EducatorsLists units with essential questions, unit questions and content questions for all levels.
- INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS UbD™ FRAMEWORK?Overview of tenets, learning goals, objectives, etc.
- A List of Over 100 Awesome Essential Questions Examples by Subjectby Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Nov 16, 2017
- NCRTEC Lesson Planning TemplateGood questions to ask yourself as you're planning a lesson
- The Teacher's CornerHoliday or seasonal related activities and lesson plans
- Teacher VisionLesson plans, games, worksheets, and activities
