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Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K-12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroom On Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Though aimed...
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"The product of a lifetime of experience in American universities, The Scholar's Survival Manual offers advice for students, professors, and administrators on how to get work done, the path to becoming a professor, getting tenured, and making visible contributions to scholarship, as well as serving on promotion and tenure committees. Martin H. Krieger covers a broad cross section of the academic experience from a graduate student's first foray into...
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Every day, educators across the country give students their very best. Yet all too often, the passion teachers put into their work—and the "why" that led them to it in the first place—goes unrecognized. Too many teachers feel overwhelmed, stressed out, underpaid, and unheard. That needs to change. Teachers deserve respect. Teachers deserve time. Teachers deserve better. Whether you're an educator, an ally, or an advocate, if you're ready...
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It wasn't long after being named North Carolina History Teacher of the year that Justin Ashley started noticing signs of burnout. He knew he needed to make some radical changes in how he handled his work and personal life. In The Balanced Teacher Path, Justin shares his personal story-illuminating how easy it is to give your job everything you've got and leave yourself with nothing outside of school-and shows new teachers and veterans alike the self-care...
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An in-depth account and model of antiracist professional development for white practicing teachers.
Antiracist professional development for white teachers often follows a one-size-fits-all model, focusing on narrow notions of race and especially white privilege at the expense of more radical analyses of white supremacy. Frustrated with this model, Zachary A. Casey and Shannon K. McManimon, both white teacher educators, developed a two-year professional...
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In this galvanizing book for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue--childhood trauma--and its profound effect on learning and teaching. Grounded in research and the authors' experience working with trauma-affected students and their teachers, Fostering Resilient Learners will help you cultivate a trauma-sensitive learning environment for students across all content areas, grade levels, and educational settings....
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An inspirational memento for the teacher in your life, with quotes, anecdotes, and advice from real educators about teaching philosophies, trends, and so much more!
Teachers run on adrenaline, good vibes, and big dreams. They're often so busy helping our little ones that they forget about the little things they need to be happy on their own time. From simple drink recipes to humorous anecdotes about pop culture and the history of education,...
Teachers run on adrenaline, good vibes, and big dreams. They're often so busy helping our little ones that they forget about the little things they need to be happy on their own time. From simple drink recipes to humorous anecdotes about pop culture and the history of education,...
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Though classroom instructional strategies should clearly be based on sound science and research, knowing when to use them and with whom is more of an art. In The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction, author Robert J. Marzano presents a model for ensuring quality teaching that balances the necessity of research-based data with the equally vital need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual...
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Easy to understand definitions and terminology used in the detailing industry. Facts and tips to make you more efficient and quiz's to test your detailing knowledge. This book is for enthusiast who just detail part time or professionals to use a reference. It will help take your detailing to the next level no matter who you are.
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Schools today face a crisis of relevance.
Issues that people everywhere face-climate change, disease, hunger-require interdisciplinary solutions. Yet schools are still predominately organized by single-subject courses and narrowly focused high-stakes tests.
By contrast, our students need to develop a range of academic, social, and emotional competencies to solve issues that transcend national borders; live peacefully among neighbors in a culturally,...
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Showing Up Smart is your practical guide to meetings that drive results-in the office or at the coffee shop. Throughout Stephanie Shkolnik's career she's been consistently asked the same question: How do she break down a room-specifically one filled with awkward corporate energy-to create a comfortable place where real people can talk business in a way that is impactful and enjoyable. Whether you are working to get the attention of an influencer,...
12) Managing the Madness: A Practical Guide To Understanding Young Adolescents & Classroom Management
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Successful classroom management comes through patience and practice. In this updated edition of Managing the Madness, Jack Berckemeyer informs and boosts our instructional practices by helping us bring humor and compassion to our classrooms. Rooted in a clear understanding of middle school students and how to get the best from them, this new edition offers insights, hard-learned lessons, and tested ideas on: -Knowing who your students are.-Creating...
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Drive lasting structural and cultural change. With this user-friendly guide, you'll discover how to implement professional learning community practices in colleges and universities. The authors detail the great promise the PLC process has for reshaping the way leaders think and work together to drive student achievement. Practical and research-based, the process carries significant potential for improving results in higher education.
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This concise guide focuses on providing the essential information required to enhance your chances of passing CIMA's demanding Management Case level examination. It provides key points for the exam, tips, important areas to focus, sample ways to answer the exam questions, the recommended preparation approach, key facts and more! Written by a team of professional qualifications trainers with thousands of hours of experience, this book becomes a very...
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Designed exclusively for teacher teams, this plan book is a one-stop shop for practical PLC information and resources. Inside its pages, you'll find everything your team needs to thrive from the first day of school to the last. Access forty weekly planning pages, in-depth examples, succinct summaries of PLC concepts, and many more tools that will support your daily collaborative work of championing learning for all.
Use this resource to maintain...
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The contributors to this edited collection of think pieces reflect on their experiences as members of a group intent on studying their own practice. In sharing the challenges and rewards of study group participation, the authors hope to encourage others to engage in similarly productive study group experiences. This message is particularly important given current school improvement initiatives seeking to involve educational practitioners.
17) Breaking the Poverty Barrier: Changing Students Lives With Passion, Perserverance, and Performance
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Strong leadership, parent involvement, mentoring, data-based intervention, and high expectations are known factors in student success. But what do they really look like in practice--and are they as powerful as research says? Breaking the Poverty Barrier illustrates the specific strategies and critical steps that transformed a school beset with poverty and shockingly low proficiency into a National Showcase School. More than just an inspirational tale,...
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Our students are confronted with many challenging topics as they negotiate the ups and downs of the world. How can we best support them, build their capacity to navigate challenging topics, and craft strong relationships and lines of communication? Through a series of HUBs, or Help Us Begin mindsets and strategies, Jen Cort provides practical advice any educator or parent can employ toward this aim. HUBs are illustrated throughout the book with stories,...
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"It's not the doing that matters; it's the thinking about the doing," said John Dewey. As a teacher, you work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of your students. But this kind of progress doesn't happen overnight, and it doesn't happen accidentally. It's the result of intentionality, planning, effort . . . and thought. The difference between learning a skill and being able to implement it effectively resides in your capacity to engage...
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Early childhood learning is a critical launchpad for every student's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. With What About Us?, you will discover how to achieve the full potential of PreK—2 classrooms through proven best practices aligned to the PLC at Work® process. Learn how to work in collaborative teams to determine essential standards, design assessments, monitor student progress, and more. Use this resource to ensure every early childhood...
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