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Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012
The Routledge Handbook of Multilingualism provides a comprehensive survey of the field of multilingualism for a global readership, and an overview of the research which situates multilingualism in its social, cultural and political context. The handbook includes an introduction and five sections with...
History Repeats Itself in the Classroom, Too!
Prior Knowledge and Implementing the Common Core State Standards
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
The best history/social studies classes are those in which students act as historians, political scientists, and economists. The best teachers are those who model “discipline-specific expertise.” There is an effective formula for achieving the Common Core State Standards’ goal of college and...
Researching Chinese Learners
Skills, Perceptions and Intercultural Adaptations
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2011
This collection focuses on Chinese learners with original data sets using innovative research methods. It investigates Chinese learners' learning and language skills, perceptions and particularly the processes of reciprocal intercultural adaptations in a wide international context of Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the UK.
Creative Composition
Inspiration and Techniques for Writing Instruction
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
For decades theorists have opined that the lines between creative writing and composition need to be lifted, yet little has been written about the pedagogical methods that allow a cohesive approach between the disciplines. This book brings together contemporary authors and well-respected creative...
Focused Observations
How to Observe Young Children for Assessment and Curriculum Planning
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
This books is for caregivers and classroom teachers of children from birth through age 5.
This book can be course adopted in early childhood methods classes.
A new chapter on portfolio development is included. Additional updates include references to the third edition of the National...
Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide
Asbestos Detection, Abatement and Inspection Procedures
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2012
Disturbing asbestos materials during construction is a serious hazard that all contractors may encounter. Because of the insidious nature of the material as a health hazard, EPA regulations require that even when a structure is to be completely demolished, asbestos (and all other hazardous materials)...
Tricky Thinking Problems
Advanced Activities in Applied Thinking Skills for Ages 6-11
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2008
Classroom questions have traditionally focussed on testing the recall, understanding and application of content and methods. Research suggests that pupils require activities that encourage them to think flexibly about possibilities and to make independent judgements about information.
Tricky...
Breaking Away from the Textbook
Creative Ways to Teach World History
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2010
Teaching history should not be reciting an endless list of dead men, entombed between the covers of a textbook. Instead, Breaking Away from the Textbook offers a fascinating journey through world history. Not a comprehensive, theory-heavy guide, this book focuses on active classroom activities, methods...
Transforming Primary Mathematics
Understanding classroom tasks, tools and talk
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Fully updated to reflect the new curriculum, the revised edition of Transforming Primary Mathematics sets out key theories and cutting-edge research in the field to enable teachers to take a fresh look at how they teach mathematics.
The book encourages teachers to reflect on their own beliefs...
by Rody Politt, Joy Pollock, Elisabeth Waller
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2004
Dyslexia cuts across class, age and intelligence. All schools will have pupils with dyslexia and teachers of children of all ages need to be aware of the teaching methods and approaches which are most effective with these children.
This fully revised and updated edition of a classic text offers...
by Mike Artell
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
The author writes a wonderful story. The illustrator creates incredible images. But what can educators bring to their read-alouds? Do the read-alouds ROCK? The fact is, every read-aloud is a performance. And every aspect of a read-aloud performance informs a child's understanding and appreciation of...
by Walton Burns
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2016
50 Activities for the First Day of School is a collection of activities teachers can use on the first day of school or anytime they need an icebreaker or team building activity. While aimed at the English language classroom, the book is useful to any teacher. Activities include getting to know you...
Graphic Novels in High School and Middle School Classrooms
A Disciplinary Literacies Approach
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2017
The ultimate guide for using graphic novels in any middle school or high school classroom, this book considers how the graphic novel format can support critical thinking and help reach disciplinary goals in history, English language arts, science, math, fine arts, and other subjects. Using specific...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2011
Maximize your mathematics curriculum to challenge all students
This collection of lessons from experienced teachers provides multifaceted examples of rigorous learning opportunities for mathematics students in Grades 6–12. The four sample units focus on fractions, linear programming, geometry,...