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Early Childhood Education- General
Building a Better Teacher by Call Number: LB1715 .G744 2014Publication Date: 2014Building a Better Teacher introduces a new generation of educators to exploring the intricate science underlying their art. Author Elizabeth Green demonstrates the unexpected complexity of teaching and focuses on such questions as: How do we prepare teachers and what should they know before they enter the classroom? How does one get young minds to reason, conjecture, prove, and understand? What are the keys to good discipline? Includes new research from cognitive psychologists, education specialists and seasoned educators.
Celebrating Every Learner by Call Number: LB1555 .C4 2010Publication Date: 2010This important book offers a practical guide to understanding how Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) can be used in the classroom. Gardner identified eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, naturalist, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Celebrating Every Learner describes the characteristics of each type of intelligence and follows up with ready-to-use lesson plans and activities that teachers can use to incorporate MI in their pre-K through 6 classrooms.
The Essential 55 by Call Number: LB1025.3 .C534 2003Publication Date: 2004When Ron Clark walked into his fifth-grade class in rural North Carolina, he was confronted with children who had little interest in learning, and were sorely lacking in guidance. He quickly realized that they needed to learn some basic rules. Clark compiled a list of 55 lessons that evolved into what Clark calls “The Essential 55--guidelines for living and interacting with others.” A New York Times bestseller.
The High Trust Classroom by Call Number: LB3013 .M657 2017ISBN: 9781138904989Publication Date: 2016This book will help you identify the things that you can do personally and professionally to build trust and engage the learner including: Manage your emotions to promote a calm, safe, and welcoming classroom; Plan effective lessons by setting measurable goals for your students; Communicate clearly with your students to build trust and convey expectations with a positive attitude; Become an inspirational and motivating figure in your students' lives.
Early Childhood Education - Assessment & Curriculum
Assessment in Early Childhood Education by Call Number: LB3060.217 .W67 2012Publication Date: 2011Written for preschool and primary school teachers involved in preparing for, administering, interpreting, and moving forward with the results of informal and standardized testing, Wortham's Assessment in Early Childhood Education, Sixth Edition, is one of the most accessible and practical books available in measurement and evaluation examines both standardized and informal assessment tools from a developmental perspective, focusing entirely on children between birth and age eight.
Early Education Curriculum by Call Number: LB1139.4 .J33 2018ISBN: 9781305960633Publication Date: 2017Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection To The World shows you how to conduct observations and assessments of children and the program; plan and implement a curriculum; set up an inclusive child-centered environment, and evaluate and document program quality and children's learning. This book will help you learn to make informed decisions about curriculum content, develop creative thinking skills and effectively apply theory to an early childhood classroom setting.
Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education by Call Number: LB1140 .23 .B72 2017ISBN: 9780133956702Publication Date: 2016Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation provides the building blocks for understanding developmentally appropriate, effective practices in early childhood education. It shows how effective teaching practices can make a difference in the lives of young children by focusing on three key themes: intentional teaching, challenging and interesting curriculum, and evidence-based, effective practices.
Focused Observations by Call Number: LB1027.28 .G76 2013ISBN: 9781605541068Publication Date: 2013This book explains why observation is one of the best methods to get to know each child well, track progress, and plan individualized curriculum. It also provides tools and techniques to help you strengthen your observations, create portfolios with rich documentation, and support each child.
Early Childhood Education - Classroom Management
Classroom Management by Call Number: LB3013 .B544 2009ISBN: 9780130888389Publication Date: 2008Classroom Management: Creating Positive Classrooms for all Students walks teachers and pre-service teachers through a detailed, step-by-step plan that will enable them to develop their own personal design for classroom management practices. Classroom management topics discussed include: professional collaboration with regard to school and classroom climate; inclusion, education of diverse learners; preparing learners for living in a democratic society; evidence-based practices; motivation and engagement. Also covered: classroom management practices that enhance academic achievement; current research and practices, and the role of social interaction in learning and behavior.
Elementary Classroom Management by
A student-centered classroom management approach that guides elementary teachers in leading their students and managing the classroom Elementary Classroom Management: A Student-Centered Approach to Leading and Learning provides the information and resources that teachers need to design a classroom management system that incorporates the principles of autonomy, belonging, competency, democracy, and motivation. This text includes stories, strategies, research, and reflection tools to help teachers effectively manage the spaces, procedures, and pedagogy of the classroom environment. Key FeaturesStimulates teachers to reflect on the needs and motivations of their studentsOffers a ôright questionö rather than a ôright answerö approach to help teachers design their own unique classroom management programsProvides real stories, case studies, and letters from master teachers to help readers construct environments that meet the needs of all students Accompanied by High-Quality AncillariesAn InstructorsÆ Resource CD includes video clips with discussion questions, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and much more. Qualified instructors can request a copy by contacting SAGE Customer Care at 800-818-SAGE (7243) from 6 amû5 pm, PT.A student study site at www.sagepub.com/kwilliamsstudy provides video clips, quizzes, flashcards, Web resources, and much more.Questions for the author? Contact Kerry Curtiss Williams at kewilli2@wsc.edu.Contact Kerry Curtiss Williams at .
Call Number: LB3013 .W526 2009ISBN: 9781412956802Publication Date: 2008
Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom by
In Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom, Carol Ann Tomlinson and Marcia B. Imbeau tackle the issue of how to address student differences thoughtfully and proactively. The first half of the book focuses on what it means for a teacher to effectively lead a differentiated classroom. Readers will learn how to be more confident and effective leaders for and in student-focused and responsive classrooms.
Call Number: LB1031 .T67 2010ISBN: 9781416610748Publication Date: 2013
Using What Works by
Many teachers-in-training and their more experienced colleagues find classroom management challenging. Using what works: Elementary School Classroom Management invites elementary school to look beyond untested teacher strategies. Instead this book presents an evidence-based approach. Equipped with a greater knowledge of scientifically informed classroom management, teachers will learn how and why some things work, while others do not. The most current knowledge on classroom management is presented in this book in six comprehensive, yet, easily assessable chapters. Numerous evidence-based strategies for supporting classroom management are offered. In addition, interventions that have proven to work are described. Each chapter concludes with recommended readings, course assignments, and suggestions for in-depth discussions.
Call Number: LB3013 .M3818 2016ISBN: 9781475809466Publication Date: 2016
Early Childhood Education - Instructional Strategies
Connecting Teachers, Students, and Standards by
Creating and sustaining a classroom where every learner succeeds is a challenge for any teacher--especially when the elements of diversity and inclusion are added to the mix. How can teachers differentiate instruction in ways that help all students meet standards and develop lifelong learning skills? The authors of Connecting Teachers, Students, and Standards provide a comprehensive framework for reaching and teaching English language learners, students from culturally diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities. In this book, you'll learn how to * Select the best instructional methods and materials for diverse learners * Create classrooms that are welcoming, practical, and conducive to learning * Develop classroom content that allows every student to achieve standards while meeting the individual needs of diverse learners * Collaborate effectively with fellow teachers and education specialists * Administer assessments that challenge and accommodate diverse learners The book includes helpful, real-world scenarios that provide tips for connecting with diverse students in the classroom, communicating with their families, and coordinating efforts with colleagues. Packed with practical strategies for handling difficult issues, this is a go-to guide for any teacher facing the complexities of helping diverse learners flourish at school and beyond.
Call Number: LC1201 .V65 2010ISBN: 9781416610243Publication Date: 2010
Cross-Curricular Teaching in the Primary School by
How can teaching across the curriculum improve children's learning? How can you plan meaningful, imaginative topic work? Cross-Curricular Teaching in the Primary Schoolhelps teachers plan a more imaginative, integrated curriculum by presenting in accessible language a rationale and framework for teaching across the subjects. Illustrated throughout with examples of effective topic work in successful schools, this book provides guidance on the underpinning theory and strategies to facilitate cross-curricular work with young children. Issues covered include: how children learn developing the curriculum and lesson planning teaching and learning in an integrated way at KS1 and KS whole school approaches and team teaching for cross-curricular teaching the role of support staff in cross-curricular teaching improving children's thinking skills supporting children with special needs using new media and drama to facilitate cross-curricular learning assessing cross-curricular learning. Cross-Curricular Teaching in the Primary Schoolprovides much needed support for busy student and practising teachers. Packed with practical ideas, it offers an accessible guide to all aspects of introducing an integrated curriculum.
Call Number: LB1573 .C69 2011ISBN: 9780415565561Publication Date: 2010
Strategies That Work, 3rd Edition by
In this new edition of their groundbreaking book Strategies That Work, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis share the work and thinking they've done since the second edition came out a decade ago and offer new perspectives on how to explicitly teach thinking strategies so that students become engaged, thoughtful, independent readers. Thirty new lessons and new and revised chapters shine a light on children's thinking, curiosity, and questions. Steph and Anne tackle close reading, close listening, text complexity, and critical thinking in a new chapter on building knowledge through thinking-intensive reading and learning. Other fully revised chapters focus on digital reading, strategies for integrating comprehension and technology, and comprehension across the curriculum. The new edition is organized around three sections: Part I provides readers with a solid introduction to reading comprehension instruction, including the principles that guide practice, suggestions for text selection, and a review of recent research that underlies comprehension instruction. Part II contains lessons to put these principles into practice for all areas of reading comprehension. Part III shows you how to integrate comprehension instruction across the curriculum and the school day, particularly in science and social studies. Updated bibliographies, including the popular "Great Books for Teaching Content," are accessible online. Since the first publication of Strategies That Work, more than a million teachers have benefited from Steph and Anne's practical advice on creating classrooms that are incubators for deep thought. This third edition is a must-have resource for a generation of new teachers--and a welcome refresher for those with dog-eared copies of this timeless guide to teaching comprehension.
Call Number: LB1573.7 .H37 2017ISBN: 9781625310637Publication Date: 2017
Using Children's Literature Across the Curriculum by
This resource uniquely offers preservice and inservice teachers templates for using quality children's literature to implement six themes across grades K-8. The themes are based on national curriculum standards and text sets are carefully selected to facilitate discussion, analysis, and problem solving across the grades. Using Children's Literature Across the Curriculum, provides teachers with a guide to using multilayered texts to facilitate students' attainment of critical literacy. It is designed to be a supplemental text to guide teachers in designing literacy instruction. The instructional sequence includes collaborative inquiry activities across the curriculum to extend each theme to math, science, technology and social studies. Teachers are shown how to incorporate family literacy with a component entitled 'Home School Connections' and to differentiate instruction for individual learners with a section entitled 'On Your Own Activities'. The theme concludes with a critical literacy activity that applies the content knowledge of the theme with collaborative inquiry. A unique feature of the handbook is the emphasis on performance based assessment with each instructional sequence containing two rubrics for the teacher to implement. The instructional sequences are meant as models for teachers to use in developing their own themes in order to facilitate critical literacy. These 'models' can be adjusted to fit the reading level of the students as teachers become more familiar with the text's structure and their students' needs.
Call Number: LB1573 .U85 2011ISBN: 9780131711914Publication Date: 2010
Early Childhood Education - Reading & Literacy
Effective Instruction for Struggling Readers, K-6 by
Today's most respected leaders in the field of reading interventions examine what we have learned from the research to help struggling readers in grades K-6. With a focus on strategies that have been proven effective, the text includes framing questions and suggestions for action in each chapter - perfect for teacher education courses and professional development workshops.Additional contributors include: Diane August; Scott Baker; Carol Sue Englert; Russell Gersten; Michael Graves; Darrell Morris; Robert Slavin; Catherine Snow; and, Sharon Vaughn.
Call Number: LB1050.5 .E336 2007ISBN: 9780807748213Publication Date: 2007
How to Teach Reading to Elementary and Middle School Students by
How to Teach Reading to Elementary and Middle School Students: Practical Ideas from Highly Effective Teachersis a strategy-based text that successfully combines ideas from the classrooms of highly effective teachers with the latest findings from reading research. The integration of skilled practice with reading theory provides practical, useful techniques for teaching reading to students across a wide range of achievement levels. Instructional ideas presented in this book are designed to ensure continued growth in reading skill, including the use of phonics and structural analysis; in sight vocabulary and meaning vocabulary development; in reading fluency; and in comprehension of narrative and informational text. Take a Peek *How to Do boxes list step-by-step actions for conducting a reading skill or strategy lesson, assessment procedure, and other important instructional tasks. *Strategies in Use feature provides a modeling of highly effective reading and literacy strategy instruction in real-life classroom contexts by describing actual teachers carrying out specific instructional strategies and activities with their students.*The Highly Effective Teacher on Technology boxes are designed to demonstrate ways teachers can integrate technology into reading and literacy instruction. Book Earns High Praise from Reviewers Ruddell's text is one of the few that provides teaching strategies, assessments, and general information appropriate for intermediate grade reading instruction. Ruddell provides step-by-step instructions for important teaching strategies that every pre-service teacher should know. - Pamela Dunston, ClemsonUniversity The technology section, the levels of thinking section, vocabulary section, professional growth section, and the section on questioning strategies are very good. - Marie C. Roos, JacksonState University I like how both narrative and expository literacy (Chapter 8, Developing Reading and Writing in Content Areas) are covered in the textbook. I feel that helps set the book apart from others. The chapter on 'Instructing Delayed Readers in a Regular Classroom Setting' Chapter 10] also seems unique to me. That chapter addresses a very real need for teachers.- Ward Cockrum, NorthernArizonaUniversity Meet the Author Robert Ruddell has been a reading teacher for over four decades.His research has examined the characteristics of reading teachers who are highly effective and influential in the lives of their students. The ideas and instructional strategies for teaching reading found in this book are a distillation of these teaching experiences and research findings. He has taught a wide range of courses in reading and language development working with teaching credential students, and M.A., Ed.D., and Ph.D. students, at Berkeley. He is Professor Emeritus of the Language, Literacy, and Culture Faculty Group at the University of California, Berkeley.
Call Number: LB1050 .R83 2008ISBN: 9780205625420Publication Date: 2008
Reading Assessment and Instruction for All Learners by
Weaving together the latest knowledge and best practices for teaching children to read, this indispensable text and professional resource provides a complete guide to differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Uniquely integrative, the book places the needs of English language learners and students with disabilities front and center instead of treating them as special topics. Accessible chapters on each of the core components of literacy clearly demonstrate how to link formal and informal assessment to evidence-based instruction. Special features include Research Briefs, Tech Tips, Internet Resources, Reflection and Action Questions, and dozens of reproducible student activities and assessment tools.
Call Number: LB1573 .R2783 2006ISBN: 9781593852900Publication Date: 2006
From Striving to Thriving by
When it comes to readers who need the most support, teachers can't afford to waste time using fragmented, skill-anddrill interventions that don't work. Reading experts Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward demonstrate how to "table the labels" and use detailed formative assessments to craft targeted, personalized instruction that enable striving readers to do what they need above all - to find books they love and engage in voluminous reading.
Call Number: LB1556.5 .H378 2017ISBN: 9781338051964Publication Date: 2017
