Teach on Purpose!
Teach on Purpose!

Author: Leslie David Burns

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0807774928

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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 high-quality 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! empowers teachers across all content areas to create meaningful teaching and learning experiences together with their students for the success of all. “Examines powerfully both the art and the science, the heart and the mind of teaching, arguing for distributive practices that link healing and hope to profound opportunities based in responsive classroom engagements” —David Kirkland, associate professor of English and Urban Education, New York University “Will energize you and remind you why you joined the teaching profession in the first place.” —Renee Boss, National Board Certified Teacher and Education Blogger “Encourages us all to remember that we shape our students with the skills we help them develop and, just as equally, with the fires we ignite within them.” —Ashley Lamb-Sinclair, former student and 2016 Kentucky Teacher of the Year “Soon-to-be-teachers, new teachers, veteran teachers, embittered teachers, emboldened teachers, and even those who prepare and work with those teachers will benefit from this book.” —Brandon Abdon, Advanced Placement Program, The College Board

The New Teacher Book
The New Teacher Book

Author: Terry Burant

Publisher: Rethinking Schools

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 0942961471

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Teaching is a lifelong challenge, but the first few years in the classroom are typically a teacher's hardest. This expanded collection of writings and reflections offers practical guidance on how to navigate the school system, form rewarding relationships with colleagues, and connect in meaningful ways with students and families from all cultures and backgrounds.

Teaching with Purpose
Teaching with Purpose

Author: James D. Kirylo

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-05-02

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1475812957

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For five days a week for approximately nine months out of the year totaling countless hours, teachers work with other people’s most treasured gifts—their children. That the teacher is the most important element in fostering an energetic, engaging, and inspiring classroom environment where authentic learning can unfold cannot be overstated. Indeed, it is the teacher who understands self or does not; it is the teacher who is prepared or is not; it is the teacher who has command of subject matter or does not; it is the teacher who inculcates in an appropriate way or does not; and, it is the teacher who is patient, understanding, empathetic, and enthusiastic or is not. To that end, Teaching With Purpose underscores what it means to be an insightful teacher, foundationally emphasizing that the central aspect toward richly transforming education is through the professionalization of what it means to be a teacher. Written in accessible language, and attentive to connecting theory to practice, the benefits and features of this book are mindful of a diverse readership.

Reach Before You Teach
Reach Before You Teach

Author: Paula Prentis

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1452261385

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Facilitating students' unique paths towards identity development is the key to teaching young teens. Students face pressures that undermine the development of a solid sense of self, jeopardizing success in school and in life: Family issues, economic concerns, media influences, social pressures, physical changes, and more influence how students feel about themselves. When these go unnoticed, even the best teaching methods fall short. Reach Before You Teach shows educators how to form the nurturing, individualized connections that make students feel worthy, fulfilled, and ready to flourish as learners. The book details: Practical, empowering information about how a sense of self comes to be, and what threatens it. Interventions that soften the myriad defenses students develop to protect themselves. How to address the often-overlooked connections between physical, social, and emotional health and classroom performance. Packed with real-life examples and results-delivering exercises, Reach Before You Teach supplies educators with the all-important skills to connect with students so academic and life success feels more attainable.

Unlocking Unlimited Potential
Unlocking Unlimited Potential

Author: Brandon Beck

Publisher: Code Breaker Incorporated

Published: 2020-12-22

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781777473280

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From The Author Unlocking Unlimited Potential is about how inside of all educators there is an infinite power that once harnessed can be contagious among all those we serve. Divided into three parts. Building the Foundation, Challenges as Opportunities for Growth, and Believing in You, this book reminds readers of their why. Unlocking Unlimited Potential is at the core of what every educator is trying to achieve with all those they serve. In order to stay true to this vision, you must first look within. Editorial Reviews In a well-written and engaging book, Dr. Brandon Beck underscores the importance of believing in one's self. Those of us who develop programs know that the teacher's role is critical to the success and well-being of students. He inspires readers, telling his own and others' stories, gently weaving in research and showing that all of us have unlimited potential. A must read for new and experienced educators. Dr. Matia Finn-Stevenson - Yale University, Director of School for the 21st Century Unlocking Unlimited Potential is about understanding that inside all of us is an infinite power that we can unleash. Controlling that power allows us to overcome any challenges we face in our classrooms and our schools. UUP is full of ideas, exciting stories, sound wisdom, helpful exercises, and valid support from a wide range of leaders in the field. Educators must understand that they have the power to unlock unlimited possibilities with all students, and this book takes that mission to a whole new level! Thomas C. Murray - Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, Best-Selling Author of Personal & Authentic If you want to get better, to take your game to the next level, this book is a must! In Unlocking Unlimited Potential, Dr. Brandon Beck gives readers exceptional insight from his experiences as a teacher and as a coach. Among the gold nuggets you'll find action steps for implementation that are not only meaningful but bring a shift in mindset with them. Whether you're a teacher, a coach, or a school leader, grab this book and Unlock the Unlimited Potential found inside you. Dr. Darrin M. Peppard - Author of Road to Awesome -Superintendent - Speaker- Consultant Dr. Brandon Beck tells you what you have been waiting to hear. Through a compilation of research, experiences, knowledge, theory, and common sense, he allows you to discover your strengths. You have the tools. You are capable of unlimited possibilities. As you proceed on your journey in life, you tap into your greatest gifts, and you allow other people to realize their strengths. Move forward and discover your unlocked, unlimited potential with Dr. Beck. Dr. Frank Rudnesky - Author of Fired Up Leadership - Speaker - Consultant - Retired Principal Leading by example in the classroom, on the field, and in life, Dr. Brandon Beck is a force for positive change and transformation in education. In Unlocking Unlimited Potential, he draws on insights from Brene Brown, Carol Dweck, Simon Sinek, and other notable voices to make the case that there is always more than meets the eye: more growth to be achieved, more learning to be realized, more inequities to be removed, more successes waiting to be won. In a turbulent world, our students and communities count on educators to step up. Unlimited Unlocking Potential helps us do just that. Tim Cavey - Host of Teacher's On Fire Podcast

Why We Teach
Why We Teach

Author: Sonia Nieto

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2005-06-25

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780807745939

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In Memoriam for Julia Gardner.

Teach Like a Champion 2.0
Teach Like a Champion 2.0

Author: Doug Lemov

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-01-12

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1118901851

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One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.

Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain

Author: Zaretta Hammond

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2014-11-13

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1483308022

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A bold, brain-based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation—until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. The book includes: Information on how one’s culture programs the brain to process data and affects learning relationships Ten “key moves” to build students’ learner operating systems and prepare them to become independent learners Prompts for action and valuable self-reflection

Teach Like a Champion 3.0
Teach Like a Champion 3.0

Author: Doug Lemov

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 1119712467

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Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov’s highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you’ll find new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. Learn how to build students’ background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect your teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes. The new version of the book includes: An introductory chapter on mental models for teachers to use to guide their decision-making in the classroom. A brand new chapter on Lesson Preparation. 10 new techniques Updated and revised versions of all the technique readers know and use A brand new set of exemplar videos, including more than a dozen longer “keystone” videos which show how teachers combine and balance technique over a stretch of 8 to 10 minutes of teaching. Extensive discussion of research in social and cognitive science to support and guide the use of techniques. Additional online resources, and supports Read this powerful update to discover the techniques that leading teachers are using to put students on the path to success.

Unlocking the Power of Classroom Talk
Unlocking the Power of Classroom Talk

Author: Shana Frazin

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-19

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780325098715

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Shana Frazin and Katy Wischow passionately believe in the need to help students develop strong talk skills across the school day, in every subject, to prepare them for their academic lives and lives as active citizens outside of school. Using a unique "cycle" for talk that's similar to the writing process (generating, choosing, developing, acting, and reflecting), they name the predictable things we do most times we engage in a conversation, and show us how we can teach into those parts. Shana and Katy provide practical strategies for teaching four important purposes for talk that exist both in the classroom and in the real world: - talking to build relationships - talking to play with ideas - talking to clarify, analyze, and argue - talking to report. They offer a clear description of each purpose, the "when and how" to teach into those purposes, and what to do when things go awry. Classroom video brings the content to life showing what the talk looks and sounds like in action.