This handbook for teachers complements The School Leader's Guide to Restorative School Discipline and shows teachers how to create a classroom of positive relationships, where every member of that classroom community feels a sense of belonging, is valued, and accepts responsibility for the well-being of others. The behavior expectations in this book apply to adults as well as students, and lead to positive learning outcomes. Included are interventions for challening behaviors as well as alternatives to traditional models of punishment, such as in-school suspension, restorative conferencing, and safe crisis intervention. This book is: Evidence-basedInclusivePracticalContextualCulturally responsiveUser-friendly
Use media literacy to reach all students! The Teacher's Guide to Media Literacy starts by asking, "What does it mean to be literate in today's world, and how can those literacy skills be developed?" The authors answer those questions by providing concrete, innovative ways to integrate media literacy across the curriculum and teach students to be independent, skilled, and reflective thinkers. Through dozens of suggested activities, teaching strategies, and lessons, this book's unique vision allows schools to Integrate media literacy into teaching at all grade levels and core content areas Address key education standards Teach 21st-century skills and higher-order critical thinking Engage students by bridging schoolwork with their lives outside the classroom In addition to dozens of activity ideas, the text and companion website include self-reflection exercises, voices from the field, a glossary of terms, and seven annotated, original, classroom-tested lesson plans that illustrate different approaches to media literacy in the classroom. In a time of hectic schedules and ever increasing expectations, the authors help teachers reframe their instruction to focus on the skills students need to succeed in the digital age.
Facilitate dynamic classroom discussions that motivate students and deepen their understanding! "There are two reasons why this book is so important now. The first is the vitality of the subject: true classroom dialogue may be our only hope for helping students become thoughtful citizens. The second is that the authors practice what they preach. They assume from the first page that teachers are thoughtful professionals capable of making the subtle decisions discussed. The result is a book that should lie open on the desk of any teacher who is truly interested in teaching students to think." -Terry Roberts, Director National Paideia Center "I loved the case stories of classroom discussions that illustrated the authors' points." -Kimberly C. Smith, Advanced Math Teacher/Math Department Chair Welborn Middle School, High Point, NC "Practical and beneficial to teaching and learning in today's world." -Sylvia Jackson, Principal Adolfo Camarillo High School, CA Engage and enlighten students by skillfully guiding them through thought-provoking classroom discussions using these straightforward strategies. Aligned with the principles of Paideia and Socratic seminars, and packed with real-life examples, this teacher-friendly resource highlights the fundamentals of planning for text-based discourse, the four key factors that shape the teacher's decision-making during discussions, and tips for problem-solving and fine-tuning facilitation skills.
Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsThe Teacher's Guide to Inclusive Education: 750 Strategies for Success!aprovides practical, teacher-tested strategies appropriate for all students in the inclusive classroom, including learners with special needs, at-risk students, and youngsters who need additional support. This guide covers topics such as reading, written language, and organizational skills, and includes 100 reproducibles to aid in communication, lesson planning, student behavior, accommodations, assessments, and more.
"Offers great suggestions on how to read and interpret important information for children with behavioral issues." -Ramona Marquez, Director of Special Education Hatch Valley Public Schools, Hatch, NM Because every behavior has a reason behind it... Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a highly effective, student-centered approach to improving challenging behavior. The method helps educators figure out why students act the way they do and then make the appropriate environmental or instructional adjustments. Ideal for general and special educators new to FBAs, this concise, accessible guidebook offers a practical overview of how to use classroom and behavioral assessment data to make the learning environment enjoyable for all-including the teacher. Readers will learn how to: Identify and understand the underlying factors of challenging behavior Observe, collect, and analyze classroom data Adopt evidence-based intervention strategies to correct problem behavior Prepare a proactive plan for serious disruptions Blending light-hearted humor with personal experiences and case studies, the author provides concrete methods for positive, effective behavioral intervention.
'Offers great suggestions on how to read and interpret important information for children with behavioral issues.'uRamona Marquez, Director of Special EducationHatch Valley Public Schools, Hatch, NMBecause every behavior has a reason behind ita Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a highly effective, student-centered approach to improving challenging behavior. The method helps educators figure out why students act the way they do and then make the appropriate environmental or instructional adjustments.Ideal for general and special educators new to FBAs, this concise, accessible guidebook offers a practical overview of how to use classroom and behavioral assessment data to make the learning environment enjoyable for alluincluding the teacher. Readers will learn how to:Identify and understand the underlying factors of challenging behavior Observe, collect, and analyze classroom dataAdopt evidence-based intervention strategies to correct problem behaviorPrepare a proactive plan for serious disruptionsBlending light-hearted humor with personal experiences and case studies, the author provides concrete methods for positive, effective behavioral intervention.
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A Hands-On Guide to Creating Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for Organized, Effective Instruction
Unlock the secrets to student achievement with purposeful learning and clear expectations On a clear day, you can learn forever- that's the adapted lyric you'll be happily humming once you've covered this playbook, because you will have mastered using learning intentions and success criteria, the twin engines of Teacher Clarity. This ......
Get there faster: Your road map to smart, sustainable change! Taking Action is a hands-on guide to the groundbreaking book, Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts and Systems, providing step-by-step protocols to help foster deep coherence for maximum student learning--all within a reasonably short time frame. You'll ......
