This highly practical resource for K–6 teachers is packed with 25 classroom-tested, step-by-step strategies for developing word knowledge. The emphasis throughout is not only on teaching new words, but also on strengthening students’ comprehension and long-term vocabulary acquisition. Especially valuable are guidelines for how to differentiate each strategy so it can be used successfully with English language learners and students at varying proficiency levels. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book features helpful print and Web resources for each strategy, along with 20 reproducible worksheets.
High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition offers a set of practices that are integral to the support of student learning, and that can be systematically taught, learned, and implemented by those entering the teaching profession. In this second edition, chapters have been fully updated to reflect changes in the field since its original publication, and feature all new examples illustrating the use of HLPs and incorporating culturally responsive practices. Focused primarily on Tiers 1 and 2—or work that mostly occurs with students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education classrooms—this powerful, research-based resource provides rich, practical information highly suitable for teachers, and additionally useful for teacher educators and teacher preparation programs.
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"Learn from Danny Brassell's real-life teaching experiences ranging from preschool to college in urban school settings as he provides insights on 13 valuable lessons for teachers."--Page 4 of cover
MERGE eases you into the front row of a master class on the art and science of the complex sale, taught by one of the most successful marketers in financial services. No matter how good you are (or think you are) as a relationship builder, rainmaker, consultant or closer, pick up the head-snapping nuggets of practical wisdom spread across these pages. MERGE reveals a five-step surefire sales process long forgotten, overlooked, or never learned by so many professionals in finance, insurance, legal, real estate and other high-value professions. Dont miss it this time. Your business, your clients depend on the high-water mark of your greatness. Praise for MERGE MERGE offers the insight of one of Americas best and most successful marketers in the financial services industry. Read it before your competition does.Peter D. Quinn, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank - Executive Benefits "Bill MacDonald has done a superb job of merging theory and practical application of sales and marketinghow he actually made his theories work in practice. MERGE is a book all up-and-coming sales and marketing executives should read, well-written, and easy to read."Jim Ellis, Dean, University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business MERGE details the mistakes commonly made by consultants in marketing services. Bills five-step process can be used successfully, no matter the market. The principles are transferable and powerful. Hes done a superb job of making his book relational and practical. Every consulting professional will benefit from reading this book.Guy Baker, Immediate Past President, The Million Dollar Round Table, Managing Director, EMI Consulting
This book is designed for teachers, administrators, and staff development coordinators who are interested in a resource that provides an overview of current issues and the answers to some difficult educational questions. Through the use of case studies, current information, and reader exercises, this collection provides a manageable developmental resource for effective instructional practices and promotes the understanding of special topics and questions faced by the classroom teacher. The contributing authors address such diverse topics as developmentally appropriate instruction, special education, ESL, the culturally responsive classroom, integrative supportive technology, and professional communication.
Bhuvan Bam, Ashish Chanchlani, Kabita Singh, Nikunj Lotia, Prajakta Koli, Ranveer Allahbadia, Madan Gowri, Team Naach, Yashraj Mukhate, Abhi and Niyu, Ujjwal Chaurasia-household names, every one of them, and as diverse as they come. They appear on social media, whether YouTube or Instagram, and actively engage with us. But these are not people born to fame-they charted their own course to achieve success and to becoming the widely celebrated content creators and social media influencers of the country. What sets them apart? How did they get here? There has not been enough research and writing on creating and managing a single person brand in an emerging, humongous creator economy like India's. The opportunities are immense, but in the crowded market of creators, the chances of getting noticed are minuscule. In Booming Digital Stars: 11 Inspiring Adventures in India's Creator Economy, Harsh Pamnani and Manish Pandey tell the stories of eleven top Indian creators through interviews with, and quotations from, the stars themselves. A crash course on how to carve your niche and build a strong and lasting personal brand.
Teaching Primary Science Constructively helps readers to create effective science learning experiences for primary students by using a constructivist approach to learning. This best-selling text explains the principles of constructivism and their implications for learning and teaching, and discusses core strategies for developing science understanding and science inquiry processes and skills. Chapters also provide research-based ideas for implementing a constructivist approach within a number of content strands. Throughout there are strong links to the key ideas, themes and terminology of the revised Australian Curriculum: Science. This sixth edition includes a new introductory chapter addressing readers' preconceptions and concerns about teaching primary science.
