This program shows a wealth of strategies to use in the classroom to engage all students and to increase student achievement. Vivid classroom scenes incorporate current research to show how to structure and pace a solid lesson, including modeling, role-playing, teaching a new skill, providing feedback and practice, assigning homework, and using assessments. Viewers will be able to use strategies such as questioning and problem based learning to deepen...

“A Teacher's Guide to Successful Classroom Management and Differentiated Instruction” is a practical, straightforward conversation with teachers about two key aspects of their work. The first section shows teachers how to create the learning environment they want, leading them step-by-step through the process that establishes a productive, trusting relationship between teacher and students. The second section describes differentiated instruction:...

This video shows how Jeff Anderson uses playful strategies and mentor texts to engage writers in grammar and editing. In the "Apostrophe-thon," Jeff's sixth-grade students in San Antonio, Texas search through a mentor text excerpt to find examples of apostrophes and then categorize them as possessives or contractions based on a wall chart the class has compiled. Using real text, the students never fail to come up with some interesting examples such...

You got into the teaching profession to make a difference. You had some exceptional teachers growing up, and you thought you had what it took to make a similar impact on young people. Yet, from the moment you inherited your first group of students, you have been struggling to keep your head above water. During each period of the day, while you attempt to deliver quality instruction, there are a handful of loud and obnoxious students, which make it...

Education is a century-old plan, related to the rise and fall and future of the country and nation ; therefore, educational thoughts and teaching methods have always been one of the focuses of the education circles of all countries .The pros and cons of educational concepts and teaching methods directly affect the quality and level of talent training in a country. The number of high-level talents is related to the level and capabilities of a country's...

Rebuilding the Foundation: Effective Reading Instruction for 21st Century Literacy is the seventh book in the Leading EdgeTM series. The Leading Edge series unites education authorities from around the globe and asks them to confront the important issues that affect teachers and administrators the issues that profoundly impact student success. The experts contributing to this anthology do not prescribe one method to transact change. They embrace the...

This inspirational book is a glimpse into what the restorative approach looks like in the classroom or potentially in your own home, why you should use it, suggestions on how to use it, and many of the benefits of using it. This book is written by an experienced educator who is passionate about the restorative approach. Imagine your class learning more every year, learning how to handle conflicts when they arise, learning how to problem solve, communicating...

The impact of trauma on learning can be significant and long lasting. Learn how you can confidently and meaningfully support your trauma-impacted students and foster trauma-informed schools with this accessible resource. The authors draw from their personal and professional experiences with trauma, mental health, and school culture to provide real insight into what you can do now to help learners build resilience, cope with adverse situations, and...