An Educator's Guide to Block Scheduling
Author: Mary M. Bevevino
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEducational reform often brings changes which are superficial at best and artificial at worst.
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Differentiated Instructional Strategies for the Block Schedule
Author: Gayle H. Gregory
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2010-06-28
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 1412950961
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEliminate “idea block” with this practical resource that includes more than 100 planning tools, matrixes, rubrics, templates, and choice boards for differentiating instruction during extended learning blocks.
Tools for Teaching in the Block
Author: Roberta Sejnost
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2009-04-09
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1412957133
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents research-based best practices for teaching adolescent learners in extended sessions, with lesson plans and content area strategies designed to integrate reading, writing, and critical thinking, and reproducible blackline masters.
The Block Scheduling Handbook
Author: J. Allen Queen
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2008-12-19
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 145228038X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A wonderful guide for school leaders as they create a contemporary schedule for middle and high school students to take advantage of a variety of curricular offerings. This second addition is comprehensive, with numerous subject-centered examples and detailed specifics for those desiring to move to more advanced designs. It is no wonder why Queen is often referred to as the father of the new block schedule." —Henry Peel, Wachovia Distinguished Professor East Carolina University A comprehensive, step-by-step handbook on making the most of block scheduling! Block scheduling is one of the most popular ways of restructuring the school day, and schools engaged in some form of alternative scheduling have seen significant benefits. This ready-to-use guidebook provides educators with the tools they need to design a successful block scheduling program that results in better student-teacher rapport, more in-depth learning, improved discipline, higher morale, and better grades. Revised to include updated resources and a brand-new overview on block scheduling, this second edition provides: Insightful discussions of elementary, middle, and high schools on the block, including an in-depth case study of an ideal elementary curriculum Three specific block schedule models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and ways to find the best fit Classroom management and student-centered instructional strategies for the block Guidance on curriculum alignment, instructional evaluation, and assessment methods Forms and sample lessons to get programs up and running For educators designing a new scheduling program or needing support for an existing one, The Block Scheduling Handbook is the ideal resource.
The Educator's Field Guide
Author: Edward S. Ebert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-05-06
Total Pages: 448
ISBN-13: 1629141097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Educator’s Field Guide helps teachers get off to a running start. The only book that covers all four key cornerstones of effective teaching—organization, classroom management, instruction, and assessment—this handy reference offers a bridge from college to classroom with a hearty dose of practical guidance for teachers who aspire to greatness. At a time when school leaders are pressed to hire and retain high-quality teachers, this guidebook is indispensable for defining and nurturing the qualities the qualities teachers strive for and students deserve. Helpful tools include: Step-by-step guidance on instructional organization, behavior management, lesson planning, and formative and summative assessment User-friendly taxonomic guides to help readers quickly locate topics The latest information on student diversity, special needs, and lesson differentiation Teacher testimonials and examples Explanations of education standards and initiatives Each key concept is addressed in a resource-style format with activities and reproducible that can be customized. Teachers will also find lesson plan templates, graphs, charts, quizzes, and games—all in one easy-to-use source.
An Educator's Guide to STEAM
Author: Cassie F. Quigley
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2019-03-29
Total Pages: 169
ISBN-13: 0807761389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis practical book will help readers understand what STEAM is, how it differs from STEM, and how it can be used to engage students in K–8 classrooms. The authors present a conceptual model with recommendations and classroom examples illustrating various key aspects of STEAM teaching in action, including creating the correct teaching environment, integrating STEAM content, and supporting students as they develop STEAM-related skills. The model includes specific strategies such as problem-based learning, student choice, technology integration, and teacher facilitation. Each chapter incorporates elements of connected learning—a type of learning that draws on students interests that teachers can capitalize on when using STEAM to address real-world problems.Readers will find easy-to-understand examples of what STEAM education looks like in a variety of classrooms, and will hear from teachers, instructional coaches, principals, and administrators about what it takes to ensure that STEAM is a schoolwide success. “Provides inspiration to sustain readers through this challenging work by emphasizing the rewards for both students and educators who engage in STEAM education.” —From the Foreword by Deborah Hanuscin, Western Washington University “This text will be appreciated by school and district staff interested in implementing STEAM education for students.” —Kevin OGorman, chief academic officer, Berkeley County School District, SC “This book will become a go-to for crafting meaningful STEAM learning experiences for students.” —Nicole Beeman-Cadwallader, National Math and Science Initiative
Differentiated Instructional Strategies
Author: Gayle Gregory
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9781412936408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this fascinating book, the author of The Hinge Factor and The Weather Factor surveys revolutions across the centuries, vividly portraying the people and events that brought wrenching, often enduring and always bloody change to countries and societies almost overnight. Durschmied begins with the French Revolution and goes on to examine the revolutions of Mexico in 1910, Russia in 1917, and Japan in 1945, as well as the failed putsch against Hitler in 1944. His account of the Cuban Revolution is peppered with personal anecdotes for he was the first foreign correspondent to meet Castro when the future leader was still in the Sierra Maestra. He concludes with the Iranian Revolution that ousted the Shah in 1979 another that he personally covered and, in a new preface, extends his analysis to the Arab Spring.Each revolution, Durschmied contends, has its own dynamic and memorable cast of characters, but all too often the end result is the same: mayhem, betrayal, glory, and death. Unlike the American Revolution, which is the counterexample, few revolutions are spared the harsh reality that most devour their own children. Durschmied is a supremely gifted reporter who has transformed the media he works in. Newsweek A] light and lively narrative that serves as a useful introduction for the general reader. Library Journal
The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Professional Development
Author: Nancy Fichtman Dana
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2008-05-01
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1452223041
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPowerful tools for facilitating teachers' professional development and optimizing school improvement efforts! Combining professional learning communities (PLCs) and action research, this step-by-step guide provides coaches, workshop leaders, and staff developers with strategies, activities, and tools to develop inquiry-oriented PLCs. The authors present essential elements of a healthy PLC, case studies of inquiry-based PLCs, and lessons learned for improving coaching practices. Sample projects and reflection prompts will help readers: Organize, assess, and maintain high-functioning, inquiry-oriented PLCs Facilitate the development of study questions Enable PLC members to develop, analyze, and share research results Lead successful renewal and reform efforts
Questions & Answers About Block Scheduling
Author: John Brucato
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-04-11
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1317920414
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor administrators and others involved in the transition to block schedules, this book provides answers to the complex and challenging questions raised by the curious and the skeptical. It demonstrates how to overcome obstacles to systemic school improvements.
The Block Scheduling Handbook
Author: J. Allen Queen
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2008-12-19
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1452210632
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis step-by-step resource offers three block schedule models, sample lessons, instructional strategies, and templates to get a successful alternative scheduling program up and running.
