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Through theories and in the current context of schools and curriculum needs, Interdisciplinary Teaching and Teacher Education: Developing Teacher Competencies for Interdisciplinary Instruction introduces interdisciplinary education to teachers and teacher educators. Examples of the method at the elementary school are presented in the form of a university course and in-service teachers who have used the method for many years. The book ends with examples of the method at the secondary level in the form of classroom practice and a university teacher education course.

This revised edition of Keeping Us Engaged centers on in-classroom instruction, offering fresh student perspectives on how faculty can maximize engagement when teaching in person.Harrington expertly pairs all new student narratives – a signature feature of this much-loved volume – with easy-to-implement strategies that faculty can use to shift perspectives, strengthen connections with course material, and deepen learning. Topics range from starting positive on the first day of class to developing authentic assignments that push boundaries and giving compassionate, constructive feedback, among other key areas. Each chapter is accompanied by sharply perceptive reflection prompts ideal for individual use or in faculty book groups and professional development workshops.Firmly grounded in active learning principles and enthusiastically endorsed by the learners themselves, this book is an essential resource for all faculty looking to better engage students in traditional face-to-face classroom instruction.

“Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It's an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA powerful toolkit for parents of both checked-out and stressed-out teens that shows exactly what to do (and stop doing) to support their academic and emotional flourishing. Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. This is feeding an alarming teen mental health crisis. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school. For the past five years, award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution's global education expert Rebecca Winthrop have been investigating why so many children lose their love of learning in adolescence. Now, weaving extensive original research with real-world stories of kids who transformed their relationships with learning, they identify four modes of learning that students use to navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping the internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity: • Resister. When kids resist, they struggle silently with profound feelings of inadequacy or invisibility, which they communicate by ignoring homework, playing sick, skipping class, or acting out. • Passenger. When kids coast along, consistently doing the bare minimum and complaining that classes are pointless. They need help connecting school to their skills, interests, or learning needs. • Achiever. When kids show up, do the work, and get consistently high grades, their self-worth can become tied to high performance. Their disengagement is invisible, fueling a fear of failure and putting them at risk for mental health challenges. • Explorer. When kids are driven by internal curiosity rather than just external expectations, they investigate the questions they care about and persist to achieve their goals. Understanding your child's learning modes is vital for nurturing their ability to become Explorers. Anderson and Winthrop outline simple yet counterintuitive parenting strategies for connecting with your child, tailoring your listening and communication styles to their needs, igniting their curiosity, and building self-awareness and emotional regulation.

What can schools do differently to reach more students? What can educators do to address an urgent need to provide meaningful, memorable and fulfilling learning experiences? By viewing curriculum through a lens of ‘situated responsibility', it is possible to engage students in authentic and purpose-based learning. This book is about expanding the student identity to include that of becoming service providers, injustice responders, action researchers, designers, apprentices and teachers. This book features a collection of international stories written by students and their advisors who care deeply about their education and supporting others. There is much we can do. Contributors are: Erin Calley, Susana Calley, Trish Cislak, Nethra Dave, Cierra Gee, Craig Griffie, James Hay, Steven Klein, Vama Kothari, Carla Johnson, Michael Johnson, Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell, Laird McGraw, Zander Moricz, Kristy Pagnutti, Talithia Palmer, Helen Pereira-Raso, Kendahl Pollock, Vaishnave Raina, Barbara J. Smith, Kenzy Soror, Ted Spear, Stephanie Stephens, Gemma Tabet, Kyle Wagner, Emily Walton-Doris and Lauren Willms

A paradigm shift is underway in education, challenging traditional teaching methods and calling for a more engaging and purposeful approach. It is necessary to explore how service learning empowers students to address real-world issues, fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills essential for the 21st century. Effective and Meaningful Student Engagement Through Service Learning is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative power of service learning in contemporary education. Within this text, seasoned researchers and practitioners delve into the intricacies of student engagement, emphasizing the importance of active involvement in the learning process. This book opens with a reflection on education, where traditional practices give way to innovative pedagogies. This includes a new pedagogical approach that not only imparts knowledge but also cultivates socially responsible citizens. The book provides a rich tapestry of theoretical foundations, curriculum development strategies, and innovative pedagogical approaches that move beyond passive learning. From evaluating the impact of service learning to incorporating technology and measuring learning outcomes, each chapter offers theoretical frameworks, practical experiments, and real-life examples for educators, administrators, and policymakers. The book addresses the challenges and barriers to achieving meaningful student engagement, proposing practical solutions and recommendations. It emphasizes the role of service learning in building reciprocal relationships with communities and fostering inclusivity. Case studies and best practices from diverse educational settings showcase the effectiveness of different approaches to student engagement. The diverse audience within and beyond the education sector, including students, faculty members, parents, policymakers, NGOs, and community organizations, will find within the pages of this book valuable insights and tools to create more effective and meaningful learning experiences. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the institutionalization of service learning to motivations for sustainable engagement, making it an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about shaping the future of education.

In a world overflowing with information and distractions, traditional methods of learning often fall short in engaging and motivating individuals to master new skills. The book Level Up Your Learning: The Power of Gamification explores the captivating intersection of gamification and learning, revealing how incorporating game design principles can revolutionize the way we learn. Embark on a journey that uncovers the dynamic fusion of learning and gamification. Discover how this innovative approach can not only enhance your learning experience but also ignite your intrinsic motivation to tackle even the most complex subjects. Step into the shoes of a game designer as you master the art of crafting gamified learning experiences. This book takes you through the process of creating a captivating learning module, from setting clear learning objectives to strategically implementing badges, points, and narratives. Unearth the secrets to fostering healthy competition and collaboration among learners, while catering to diverse learning styles. Backed by studies and real-world outcomes, understand how gamification not only improves knowledge acquisition but also nurtures crucial skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making. Whether you're an educator seeking to captivate your students or a lifelong learner aiming to enhance your skills, this book offers the insights and tools you need to unleash the potential of gamified learning.

You weren't meant to do this on your own. Whether it's day one or year ten of your homeschooling journey, you can draw from this well of wisdom and encouragement! Homeschooling can be rich and rewarding. But it can also be exhausting and lonely. You may have questions or doubts swirling in your head or from outside family and friends:I am not a teacher · I don't know where to begin · Will my kids have friends? · Will I ever have time for me? · Will this get any easier? · Should I keep doing this? · And more.These are good thoughts and questions. It's important to consider them and find answers. In Hope for Your Homeschool, September McCarthy—seasoned homeschooling mom of ten children and twelve grandchildren—addresses the fears and concerns that accompany homeschooling. And she provides a successful, well-tested plan! Through biblical insight and personal stories, September shows us how to create a culture at home that will fortify hearts and sharpen young minds. September gives us practical steps to follow and mistakes to avoid.Your days will be infused with joy and strength. As you draw from the wisdom of this homeschooling friend, your mothering heart will find hope, guidance, and encouragement for the daily work of homeschooling well.

This book provides an opportunity for researchers, professionals, and practitioners working directly with gifted individuals to engage with and examine the concept of underachievement of highly capable and talented individuals from different perspectives.Chapters written by experts in gifted education from diverse backgrounds explore underachievement in principle, illuminate underachievement as a response to written and unwritten policy and practice, showcase ranges of intellectual capability outside of traditional academic subjects, shift deficit views of not meeting rigid expectations to honoring interests and cultural values of the individual, and provide suggested and proven practices and services as solutions to bridge the gaps in achievement and performance for gifted and talented students.Expertly blending theory with practice, Underachievement in Gifted Education is a must read for all practitioners, educators of gifted individuals, and researchers seeking more opportunities to help students align how they choose to exhibit their talent and efforts with external and internal expectations, personal interests, and cultural values to reach their maximum potential.

Every educator wants to know: What has the greatest impact on student success? The answer: executive function skills. They are crucial for students′ academic success and personal growth, yet many of our students lack the skills required to engage in learning, such as organization, planning, time management, and self-regulation. This book shows how educators can create a more engaging and effective learning experience while addressing the epidemic of disengagement and executive dysfunction. With practical guidance to make the skills'stick'for students, this vital resource also provides/p> The three keys to teaching executive functions: Clarity, Modeling, and Routine An explanation of the specific executive functioning skills essential for student success Strategies for students to practice executive functions within the context of what they are learning Practical guidance for establishing a consistent and safe learning environment Guidance on how to expose all students to this universal MTSS/RTI Tier 1 intervention Educators can empower students to take more risks, improve their academic performance, and prepare them for the future with the help of this innovative resource.

The term agape has become something of a mainstream concept, as it has graced America's television screens through commercial media. This book investigates agape and presents a timely, novel argument regarding current strains on U.S. education and student learning outcomes. It interrogates the impact of a loveless, meritocratic and exclusively Eurocentric learning environment on student engagement and motivation, reimagining a more effective outcome when unconditional love guides both curriculum and pedagogy. Through an interdisciplinary lens of western and non-western scholarship and storytelling, the author shares her journey along a 30 year practice of a curriculum of agape—a hidden and explicit curriculum of a selfless and radical love, ever pursuant of the unfinished quest for social justice in the learning space. A Curriculum of Agape—Reimagining Love in the Classroom is a theoretical and practical guide for prioritizing and actualizing unconditional love in the classroom as a relevant and necessary approach to maximizing student learning outcomes.'A Curriculum of Agape is a self-help book, love story, and practical guide for anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher or for those looking to rekindle their relationship with the profession. Through vulnerability and honesty, Dr. Johnson connects to her reader and shares her experiences as a veteran teacher, examining how attitudes, institutions, and structures have infl uenced the teaching profession. Dr. Johnson reminds us that teaching and learning is an emotional and professional calling, where a curriculum centered on love will help us achieve more equity and belonging in our classrooms and communities.'—Dr. Breanne Hicks Cultivator for Interdisciplinary Studies and English Teacher, Saint Mary's Hall, San Antonio, TX'This book should be in the hands of every teacher and educational leader in the field. Dr. Johnson layers the complexity of equity, inclusion, and restorative justice practices, with the development of student identity in a way that is accessible to educators.'—Dr. Paula Johnson Chief Equity and Diversity Officer Judson Independent School District, San Antonio, TX

The surge in enrollment for online courses is continually increasing. However, beneath the convenience lies a challenge that demands a resolution. Educators, administrators, and instructional designers must ensure that the human element is not lost in the virtual corridors of learning. Students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs require more than a simple virtual classroom. Research reveals a concerning trend: high attrition rates in online courses, often attributed to a lack of engagement and insufficient human interaction. To reverse this trend, deliberate measures must be taken to humanize the online learning environment. This book provides several solutions, offering an array of tools and strategies to promote engagement and infuse the human touch into online spaces. To confront this multi-layered challenge, it becomes paramount to undertake deliberate measures aimed at humanizing the online learning environment. Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education steps forward as a guide, offering an extensive array of tools and strategies meticulously crafted to foster student engagement and infuse the essential human touch into the digital educational landscape. In an era marked by the emergence of technology, this book also serves as a pivotal guide for colleges and universities in their pursuit of forming comprehensive professional development opportunities for online faculty and staff. It offers nuanced insights into leveraging cutting-edge educational technology, including AI, to facilitate deeper and relevant learning experiences that connect students seamlessly to the real world. Ultimately, its aim is to humanize the online learning environment, fostering a more inclusive, engaging, and successful educational landscape that transcends the boundaries of the virtual realm.

Motivation and Emotion in Learning and Teaching across Educational Contexts brings together current theoretical and methodological perspectives as well as examples of empirical implementations from leading international researchers focusing on the context specificity and situatedness of their core theories in motivation and emotion. The book is compiled of two main sections. Section I covers theoretical reflections and perspectives on the main theories on emotion and motivation in learning and teaching and their transferability across different educational contexts illustrated with empirical examples. Section II addresses the methodological reflections and perspectives on the methodology that is needed to address the complexity and context specificity of motivation and emotion. In addition to general reflections and perspectives regarding methodology, concrete empirical examples are provided. All cutting-edge chapters include current empirical studies on emotions and motivation in learning and teaching across different contexts (age groups, domains, countries, etc.) making them applicable and relevant to a wide range of contexts and settings. This high-quality volume with contributions from leading international experts will be an essential resource for researchers, students and teacher trainers interested in the vital role that motivation and emotions can play in education.

When'taking a break'is not an option, the best solution is finding a better balance.When you are stressed out and exhausted, it's hard to find the patience, positive energy, and enthusiasm necessary to provide your students with the best instruction. Award-winning educator Mike Anderson faced this challenge himself, and the solutions he found will help teachers like you to• Recharge your battery by focusing on basic needs such as healthy eating, hydration, sleep, safety, exercise, and rest and relaxation to improve your health.• Recover your swagger by exploring your senses of competence and purpose to boost your confidence.• Rekindle your professional fire by exercising autonomy and curiosity to tap into your passion.• Refresh your spirit by fostering belonging and fun to regain a sense of joy.Anderson describes in candid detail his own struggles and offers a multitude of practical tips to help teachers find solutions that will work for them, emphasizing the importance of daily routines that add up over time. He also explains how to take balancing efforts schoolwide.A well-balanced teacher is one who finds ways to take care of their own needs and builds powerful habits that sustain both energy and excellence. By taking steps to regain your balance and reignite your passion for teaching, you can enjoy a richer life both inside the classroom and out.

Using an evidence-based model developed by Egbert and colleagues, editors Joy Egbert and Priya Panday-Shukla provide a comprehensive overview of task engagement for teachers and researchers. Research has positioned task engagement as central to student learning, and Egbert and Panday-Shukla now collate this research into a resource that teachers can utilize. The chapters address how task engagement theory, evidence, and instruction can be applied to increase learner achievement. The editors and contributors draw from backgrounds across science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) education and other disciplines to present task engagement and connect its importance to the success of today's students. Chapters include background information, resources, exercises, and ideas for teachers and researchers to extend the research behind individual elements of the task engagement model into practice. Each chapter focuses on one component of the model and includes guiding questions and key points, a “how-to” section, and recommended tasks for K-adult classroom use. Though ideal for teacher education research scholars, students, and faculty, this book is useful for instructors at all levels interested in integrating task engagement principles into their practice.

This edited volume focuses on the experiences of individuals learning languages other than English (LOTEs) in a range of Asian contexts that have traditionally been under-represented in the literature. Aligning with the'multilingual turn'in SLA, it views learners as individuals of a multilingual society with unique, complex, heterogenous and dynamic identities. The chapters explore the learners'motivational trajectories, multilingual identities and their conceptualisations of the'ideal multilingual self'. This volume enhances our critical understanding of language learning motivation through empirical findings and conceptual insights from studies of motivation in specific regions in Asia, including Greater China, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan and Syria. Providing insight into the multilingual identities of individuals learning LOTEs, it will appeal to students and scholars in second language acquisition, researchers in language learning motivation and policymakers in language education.

This open access book, now in its second edition, offers a comprehensive overview of the experiences of First in Family (FiF) or first-generation students in higher education. It draws upon narratives of students and their family members and spans the entire university student life cycle (pre-entry, commencement, progression and graduation) with a focus on specific cohorts including mature-aged students, parents or carers, as well as the differentiated experiences of male and female learners. With research drawn from three major research projects and including over 650 FiF students from across all Australian states and territories, as well as Europe, this wealth of perspectives provides unique insights into the lived reality of attending university in contemporary higher education settings. The book is written for a broad audience and will appeal to those working in universities, as well as family members and students who may be contemplating participating in higher education.

A thought-provoking and engaging guide to coaching in an educational setting, demonstrating how to coach young people in the classroom and how to embed a coaching culture in schools. Aimed at teachers, school leaders and aspiring educators, Coaching in the Classroom reimagines the relationship between leadership coaching and education to maximise students'achievements and well-being. Drawing on the author's experience and backed by rigorous research and theoretical underpinning, this book widens the scope of coaching in education. It's no longer just about staff development but also about teachers working with young people. Based on a unique understanding of learning as a choice driven by curiosity, ambition and aspiration, the reader is guided how to integrate coaching and other innovative learning approaches such as team-based learning into an educational setting. Evidence is offered of the positive effect of coaching as a companion to conventional learning; enhancing academic achievement enriching the student experience nurturing high achievers inspiring moderate performers with high potential, and re-engaging those who may be currently outside the academic mainstream. Well-crafted case studies help to promote critical thinking by inviting the reader to become involved, practically and intellectually in the application of new ideas and the conceptualisation of learning. These case studies illustrate the impact of coaching working in concert with pedagogical theories, to increase engagement, attendance, inclusion, and attainment as well as harnessing the hidden potential of future workers.

Tapping into students'innate drives is the key to more empowered learning... and favoring choice over control is the secret to keeping students engaged and on task.In this new edition of The Classroom of Choice, Jonathan C. Erwin expands upon his pivotal tenets of student motivation and shows teachers how to apply Choice Theory to create safer and more connected, empowered, and joyful environments for all learners, with updated research and activities to reflect diverse student populations.It starts with motivation and trust. External motivation strategies, such as punishments and rewards, rarely inspire passion to learn. Erwin's approach focuses on developing and leveraging students'intrinsic motivation, which is grounded in universal human needs for • Survival and safety. • Love and belonging. • Competence and empowerment. • Autonomy and freedom. • Fun and play. This book provides more than 100 proven classroom activities and strategies, along with a unit planning guide you can use to create intrinsically engaging lessons or improve existing ones. You'll also find language and a framework you can use to help students adapt their behavior in responsible and effective ways.A learning environment that satisfies students'basic needs not only prevents disruptive behavior but also encourages students to be fully engaged in quality learning. The Classroom of Choice will help you understand and attend to these needs, manage today's classroom challenges more easily, and empower your students to be more successful and independent learners.

Throughout the educational industry the need to comprehend and navigate the profound transformations underway in the realm of continuing education remains a pressing challenge. As technological advancements accelerate at an unprecedented pace, traditional educational systems are being upended, leaving educators grappling with many questions. The emergence of digital technologies in education introduces a host of complex issues and opportunities. One such opportunity is the application of technologies that can address important issues and open new horizons for those that teach. At the forefront of academic exploration and innovation is Embracing Technological Advancements for Lifelong Learning, a book of robust research covering an era where the digital revolution is reshaping education. This book brings insights into in-depth investigations of how digital technologies are transforming the landscape of continuing education. It delves deep into the strategies, resources, and best practices that organizations can harness to unlock the full potential of digital transformation. Covering a wide spectrum of issues, from e-learning platforms to virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence to mobile learning, this book is a comprehensive guide that showcases the real-world impact of digital transformation through compelling case studies and actionable ideas. Embracing Technological Advancements for Lifelong Learning offers a solution to this academic quest, serving as a roadmap for educators, administrators, policymakers, and stakeholders to effectively embrace digital change. This book empowers its readers to comprehend the vast potential of digital technology in enhancing accessibility, flexibility, and participation in lifelong learning. It urges institutions to innovate and adapt their approaches to cater to the diverse learning demands of today's lifelong students, all while addressing the complexities and possibilities presented by digital transformation. Through its compelling narrative, this book aims to empower lifelong learners, enhance the overall efficacy and relevance of continuing education in the digital age, and illuminate the path forward in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

The latest edition of Mindsets in the Classroom provides educators with ideas and strategies to build a growth mindset school culture, wherein students are challenged to change their thinking about their abilities and potential through resilience, perseverance, and a variety of strategies.This updated edition contains content from the first and second edition, eliminates content that is no longer relevant, and adds a layer of learning that has occurred since the original publication: lessons learned through more recent brain research, implementation of the concept by educators across the world, as well as the author's own observations and reflections after working in schools, coaching educators, and talking with teachers, administrators, parents, and students about their own mindsets.With this book's easy-to-follow advice, tasks, and strategies, teachers can grow a love of learning while facilitating the development of resilient, successful students.

This book introduces the Cycle of Responsibility (COR) model—the next step in the evolution of the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, which has been a conceptual mainstay of literacy education for decades. This new model shifts the current linear model to a cyclical process of multifaceted interactions that better reflect the complexities of early literacy, and with an emphasis on constructing knowledge together in the context of vibrant learning communities. Focused on reading, writing, and word study in the primary grades, the COR is put into motion through five key motivators: challenge, creativity, collaboration, choice, and independence. Vignettes demonstrate how to enact COR in classroom contexts. This practical resource is based on the authors'shared research and teaching experiences in employing the COR to empower children as literacy learners and teachers as agents of impactful instruction.Book Features:Presents the Cycle of Responsibility model—a new, field-tested teaching and learning model. Moves away from linear task completion to a cyclical collaborative process that reflects the energetic, complex, and creative world of classrooms. Provides a teacher-centric approach that emphasizes shared construction of knowledge and the forces that motivate young learners.Includes vignettes from the author's first-grade classroom to illustrate ideas in practice, as well as a chapter on teacher professional learning.“This book is a great example of how committed scholars of practice can transport research-based practices into a discourse that speaks to teachers.... Read it! Try it! You'll like it!”—From the Foreword by P. David Pearson, emeritus professor, UC Berkeley

This book challenges common understandings of boredom and disengagement in classrooms, taking a relational approach to boredom which looks beyond the usual distinctions between in-school and out-of-school practices.The book explores how a sociomaterial perspective can provide an alternative analysis of boredom as performative, and as a phenomenon assembled in space and time rather than as a psychological attribute of the individual student. This perspective explores the affective experience of learning and how it is created in the classroom through assemblages of people, technology, objects and environment and the differing relations within them. Drawing on empirical data from a case study which compares formal learning and digital gaming practices in a group of secondary schools in England, the book suggests that by altering the affordances and constraints available in learning situations, we can prevent boredom and disengagement emerging in the classroom.This innovative book proposes that the mobility and dynamism of game spaces offer us new ways to re-imagine engagement in learning and will be of relevance to scholars, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of teaching and learning, digital gaming, educational philosophy and educational technology.

Identify the quick instructional wins that will help every student be successful. This in-depth action guide by James A. Nottingham, creator of the renowned teaching model the Learning Pit, distills cutting-edge research and best practices from classrooms worldwide. Flip to any chapter to access just-in-time strategies for engaging students, providing optimum challenge, ensuring meaningful feedback, raising expectations, and building equity for all students. This book will help you: Make small changes to your instructional practice that will lead to significant gains in student learning Boost the engagement of all your students Provide optimum levels of challenge Ensure your students use feedback brilliantly Lift expectations so that all students make excellent progress Use lessons from a broad range of meta-analyses to strengthen equity Justify your pedagogical decisions through the confident use of empirical data Contents: Introduction: Learning Is Driven by What Teachers and Students Do Together Chapter 1: When You Adjust Your Teaching, It Transforms Their Learning Chapter 2: When You Engage Your Students, Their Learning Gains Purpose Chapter 3: When Challenge Is Just Right, Their Abilities Improve Chapter 4: When Feedback Is Used Brilliantly, It Adds Significant Value Chapter 5: When Expectations Are High, Everybody Prospers Chapter 6: When There Is Equity, There Is Fairness Epilogue: Post-Credit Encores References and Resources Index

Comprehensive Classroom Management helps K to 12 teachers understand and apply the principles of effective classroom management in their own classrooms. It offers the background, practical advice and real-life examples you need to understand how to apply the principles of classroom management in your own classroom situation. The emphasis is on creating safe, supportive classroom environments where students are motivated to learn, and where classroom behavior standards have been developed with and agreed upon by students. Through detailed case studies, examples and descriptions of specific strategies, the text also examines instructional methods that support high rates of student engagement. The 13th Edition is updated throughout with new methods, research and techniques that can support diverse learners in today's classrooms.

Make better use of the tools you already have to improve learning outcomes and improve your work-life balance Beyond Worksheets helps K-12 teachers make learning fun, engaging, and relevant using the latest research, actionable classroom strategies, and the ed tech software and systems they already have. Used correctly, these tools let you deepen learning, student engagement, and student participation. As a former teacher, author Amy Minter Mayer knows that, regardless of schoolwide initiatives and rollouts, it's what happens behind the closed doors of a classroom that affects the teacher's success. She wrote Beyond Worksheets as a self-paced guide that empowers teachers, without waiting for school-wide adoption of new tools. Readers will: Learn skills to cultivate classroom culture in a technology-infused environment Transform teaching strategies to meet the needs and challenges of learners Prepare effective lessons that include accommodations while also supporting student focus and engagement using research and brain-based approaches Access templates, strategies, and techniques any educator can employ to drive engagement and increase learning in the classroom Beyond Worksheets is for teachers and instructional leaders who want to make the most of available on-hand tools and the latest research with strategies and resources that will help students learn and improve the lives of teachers.

This second edition of the best-selling, award-winning Design in Five offers new and targeted information for reimagining assessment practices, as well as refined processes and protocols to fully engage learners. Refinements to the original five-phase protocol come from the actual experiences of teachers who have engaged with the process. This is the book you need to design and use assessment well. This book will help K–12 teachers, administrators, and students of teacher preparation courses: Reflect on current assessment practices to determine their effectiveness Learn and implement a five-phase process to design meaningful, relevant assessments that lead to high levels of learning for all Align and design items and tasks to learning goals Design assessments that help students invest in their learning and take action to improve Access numerous reproducible surveys, charts, and sample assessments Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Defining the Design Process Chapter 2: Choosing Standards and Planning Engagement Chapter 3: Analyzing Standards and Constructing Learning Progressions Chapter 4: Crafting an Assessment Plan Chapter 5: Creating the Assessment and Gathering the Materials Chapter 6: Determining Scoring Schemes and Student Investment Strategies Chapter 7: Collaboratively Engaging in the Assessment Process Epilogue: Building Hope Appendix: Reproducibles References and Resources Index

Gifted students spend most of their time in the regular classroom, yet few general education teachers have the specialized training to address their unique needs. This book provides the structures, processes, and resources needed to facilitate GT (Gifted/Talented) coaching as a means of building capacity among classroom teachers to identify, serve, and teach gifted and high-potential learners. Guided by best practices and research in professional learning, this resource provides the steps, strategies, and tools needed to create and sustain effective coaching practices designed to maximize access to advanced learning and differentiation throughout a school. Bolstered by downloadable resources, chapters address how to support, stretch, and sustain teachers'instructional practices through a sequence of co-thinking, co-planning, and reflection that emphasizes ongoing and sustainable professional learning.Outlining a step-by-step guide for the coaching process, this valuable resource equips gifted and talented coaches with tools to support teachers to meet the needs and reveal talent among gifted and high-potential students through differentiation in the regular education classroom.

Der Sachunterricht nimmt im Schatten der klassischen Kulturtechniken Lesen, Schreiben und Rechnen im Anfangsunterricht oft eine untergeordnete Stellung ein. Ilse Lichtenstein-Rother und Astrid Kaiser haben bereits in ihren frühen Arbeiten Konzeptionen aufgezeigt, die die Sache stärker in den Mittelpunkt rücken und an den Lebenswelten der Kinder anknüpfen. Dieses Buch stellt in einem ersten Teil einen theoretischen Überblick über den Anfangsunterricht im Sachunterricht dar, indem es begriffliche und zeitliche Einordnungen sowie konzeptionelle Entwicklungen fokussiert. Unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Arbeiten von Astrid Kaiser und Ilse Lichtenstein-Rother werden didaktische Prinzipien und Kriterien entwickelt, die einen Sachunterricht im Anfangsunterricht ausmachen, der Kinder auch durch das Aufgreifen von Vorstellungen und Interessen am Schulanfang motivieren und stärken kann. Im zweiten Teil des Buches wird anhand eines umfassenden Praxisbeispiels, das ein ganzes erstes Schuljahr umfasst, verdeutlicht, wie Sachunterricht im Anfangsunterricht gelingen kann, der Vorerfahrungen und Fragen der Kinder sowie als zentrale Prinzipien Kommunikation und Handlungsorientierung in den Vordergrund rückt.

Fostering a sense of belonging in schools creates a positive effect, boosting student success, teacher morale, and overall well-being. Using this research-based guide, educators can address challenging (but rewarding) social-emotional dynamics to help their school or district thrive. Packed with proven, practical strategies and actionable steps, this book sets the foundation for an inclusive, positive, and restorative school community. K–12 teachers, coaches, and administrators will: Learn the impact a feeling of belonging has on teachers and students Promote a culture of positivity with supportive daily practices Recognize and address bias to foster an inclusive school environment Set the foundation for a welcoming school with practical strategies and action steps Understand the elements of the BUILD acronym—boundaries, understanding, integrity, listening, and dependability Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Foundation—Building a Culture of Belonging Chapter 2: A Positive School Environment—Fostering Generosity, Kindness, and Empathy Chapter 3: Bias Exploration—Dismantling Implicit Bias in Schools Chapter 4: Restorative Justice—Repairing Harm and Building Relationships Epilogue References and Resources Index

This book provides actionable insights and strategies to help address the student retention problem that has plagued higher education.Designed for faculty, this book reframes the common question, “Why do students leave and how can we fix it?” to “What if we made sure that every student had a compelling reason to stay?” Drawing upon the Gallup-Purdue “Big Six,” – six key experiences in undergraduate education that influence graduates'well-being – Teaching for Retention outlines incremental action steps and strategies that every faculty member can implement on their own, without seeking administrative approval or waiting for institutional initiatives.This exciting book is designed for any faculty member who wants to increase students'engagement in learning and motivation, and ultimately support students in completing their degree programs successfully.Support material includes workshop facilitator notes, lesson plans, presentation slides, and participant workbook. These materials are available at www.routledge.com/9781032811833

It is a truth universally acknowledged that pupils do not learn all that they are taught. They may learn something, they may even learn a lot, but it may not be a lot of what we think we have taught them or they may struggle to apply knowledge successfully. In this book, bestselling author Alex Quigley characterises how the long and winding road of successful learning is paved with many failures along the way.Presenting eight key reasons why learning fails, alongside concepts from cognitive science and research evidence explained concisely and accessibly, the chapters span issues of pupils'limited memory, their patchwork prior knowledge, flawed planning, struggles with independent learning, motivation, limits of attention, and more. Each chapter explores real-life examples of key learning failures and what can be done about it, before ending with five steps to success, along with practical teaching strategies and tools that can be used to secure success in every classroom.Packed with practical advice and examples for teachers across all phases at every stage of their teaching career, this book offers a vital guide to support pupils to overcome common barriers to learning and go on to flourish while challenging the societal stereotypes that see us shy away from failures.