Teaching With Author Web Sites, K–8

2009-11-13
Teaching With Author Web Sites, K–8

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  • Author: Rose Reissman
  • Publisher: Corwin Press
  • ISBN: 1412973864
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 153

Drawing on extensive classroom experience, the authors demonstrate how shy students, reluctant readers, English language learners, and students who may be less active during class discussion become energized when they explore rich Web sites available from popular, respected children's authors. This book illustrates how this easy, no-risk technology--available at a keystroke--offers wide-ranging benefits, including: - Inviting students into a literacy community of readers and writers - Fostering the development of discrete, test-mandated skills - Capitalizing on and deepening students' familiarity with the digital world in ways that enhance their literacy growth

Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms

2011-01-28
Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms

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  • Author: Kenneth D. Moore
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications
  • ISBN: 1412974550
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 337

Featuring a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods text equips students with the content knowledge and skills they need to become effective K–8 teachers. The book maximizes instructional flexibility, reflects current educational issues, highlights recent research, and models best pedagogical practices. Current and realistic examples, a section in each chapter on using technology in the classroom, and material on differentiating instruction for diverse learners—including students with special needs and English language learners—make this a must-have resource for any K–8 teacher.

How to Weave the Web Into K-8 Science

2005
How to Weave the Web Into K-8 Science

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  • Author: David R. Wetzel
  • Publisher: NSTA Press
  • ISBN: 0873552350
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 50

Like a search engine for science teachers, How to'eave the Web into K - 8 Science is your custom-made guide to bringing the best of the Internet into your classroom. Author David Wetzel has done the work of locating online materials for you. The book offers resources for the Web-based science teaching and learning plus online technical help for both beginners and experienced computer users. You even get instructions for developing your own Web page. In three concise chapters, this book covers: the rationale behind using Web-based resources for science teaching, and tips for making the most of the Internet; practical strategies you can put to work immediately, including the topics of one-computer and multicomputer calssrooms, wireless and hand-held computers, Web-based learning centres and lessons, WebQuests, virtual tours, labs, field trips, and multimedia presentations; and a wealth of Internet resources including search engines, directories, and NSTA's own SciLinks and Webwatchers. There is an extensive section of Web-based resources listed by category and science-content area. Best of all, in a special companion Web site, you'll find updated Web addresses as well as new resources that came out after this book was printed.

Using RTI to Teach Literacy to Diverse Learners, K-8

2010-04-05
Using RTI to Teach Literacy to Diverse Learners, K-8

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  • Author: Sheila Alber-Morgan
  • Publisher: Corwin Press
  • ISBN: 1452296162
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 152

Practical intervention strategies for diverse learners who struggle with literacy! Covering reading and writing, this book shows K–8 teachers how to build the literacy skills of diverse learners in inclusive classrooms. The author discusses instruction and assessment within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework and how to provide targeted support to students who may require special attention. The book offers: Specific literacy intervention strategies for each tier in a 3-tier RTI framework Examples of assessments and graphic organizers Brief case studies illustrating how the strategies can be used with students A discussion on using thematic units to integrate reading and writing

Love to Teach

2019-01-18
Love to Teach

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  • Author: Kate Jones
  • Publisher: John Catt Educational
  • ISBN: 9781911382959
  • Category : Classroom management
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 228

Love To Teach: Research and Resources for every classroom is an exciting book that combines the latest educational research with examples of what this can look like in the classroom. Filled with research-informed ideas to support all teachers and leaders in both Primary and Secondary this book would be great for NQTs to more experienced teachers and leaders alike. The educational research is presented in a format which is accessible, helpful and informative and will help inform educators about cutting-edge research in practical and applicable ways. The practical resources are easily adaptable and ready to be implemented in any classroom and are grounded in Kate's own classroom practice. 'Written with the same passion, reflection and drive that runs through everything Kate does, Love To Teach is a real gem. Kate explores a huge range of practical pick-up-and-use strategies rooted deeply in educational research. The book is an equal balance between thought-provoking and extremely useful. Love to Teach is a great resource for all teachers who are committed to improving their practice and increasing their impact upon the futures of the young people they teach.' -- Sarah Findlater Secondary Principal at Gems First Point School Dubai. Author and Series Editor of the Bloomsbury CPD Library @msfindlater

50 Literacy Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching, K-8

2006-04-12
50 Literacy Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching, K-8

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  • Author: Patricia Ruggiano Schmidt
  • Publisher: Corwin Press
  • ISBN: 1483359778
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 161

Make literacy meaningful in your classroom for students of all cultures! Field-tested for K-8 teachers, this book introduces students to the cultural diversity in their own classroom communities through a wealth of teaching and learning strategies. This resource celebrates awareness of individual, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and economic diversity, and addresses all aspects of studies within the context of culturally responsive teaching. Strategies, easily adapted to the learner’s level, are linked to six major themes: Classroom community Home, community, and nation Multicultural literature events Critical media literacy Global perspectives and literacy development Inquiry learning and literacy learning

Visual Learning and Teaching

2020-02-17
Visual Learning and Teaching

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  • Author: Susan Daniels
  • Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
  • ISBN: 1631982877
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 574

A comprehensive guide to visual learning strategies with easy-to-use activities. Emojis . . . avatars . . . icons . . . Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on visual communication. Yet our classrooms still heavily focus on traditional oral and written instruction. In this first-of-its-kind resource, Dr. Susan Daniels channels over twenty years of research and experience into a comprehensive guide of visual learning strategies that enable educators to rise to the challenges of 21st century education no matter what age range they serve within the K–8 population. This hands-on resource helps educators create a “visual toolbox” of tools that promote visual literacy across the curriculum, and it offers interactive activities to encourage visual learning and communication in all students via mind maps and visual journals. Drawing on her experience working with gifted, creative, and twice-exceptional children, Dr. Susan Daniels has created visual learning strategies that all children can benefit from. Digital content includes customizable forms and examples of completed forms as well as a PDF presentation for professional development.

Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms

2005-03-02
Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms

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  • Author: Edward Britton
  • Publisher: Corwin Press
  • ISBN: 9781412914659
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 328

Featuring an easy-to-follow organization and sample pages from major products, this resource will help all students become technologically literate!"--Jacket.

Readings in Science Methods, K-8

2008
Readings in Science Methods, K-8

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  • Author: Eric Brunsell
  • Publisher: NSTA Press
  • ISBN: 193353138X
  • Category : College students
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 489

The book is a generously sized compendium of articles drawn from NSTA's middle and elementary level journals Science Scope and Science and Children. If you're teaching an introductory science education course in a college or university, Readings in Science Methods, K-8, with its blend of theory, research, and examples of best practices, can serve as your only text, your primary text, or a supplemental text.

Web Literacy for Educators

2008-04-22
Web Literacy for Educators

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  • Author: Alan November
  • Publisher: Corwin Press
  • ISBN: 1452294151
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 128

The author offers exercises, examples, handouts, and basic tips to help both learners and educators find and evaluate information on the Web for quality and validity.