learning and scholarship

"In her new book, Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa untangles scientific fact from pedagogical fiction, debunking dozens of widely held beliefs about the brain that have made their way into the education literature"--Back cover.

Provides educators with fifty teacher-tested instructional and student engagement strategies in order to nurture students' cognitive development. Explores the connection between critical thinking and cognitive engagement, the three aspects for sustaining classroom engagement, and effective teaching strategies to create a culture of thinking in the classroom.

". . . Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern outline sixteen classroom-tested protocols to break up clich?d lesson plans, build culture, and deliver content to K-12 students in a supportive, creative environment"--Provided by publisher.

". . . outlines twelve . . . classroom-tested protocols to break up clich?d lesson plans, build culture, and deliver content to K-12 students in a supportive, creative environment [and] takes a deeper dive into the research-supported learning theories behind the protocols and demonstrates how EduProtocols support a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) environment"--OCLC.

"[This book] is a . . . model of professional learning that focuses on student outcomes. Unlike more traditional teacher-centered approaches that carry an implicit assumption of fixing broken teachers, student-centered coaches partner with teachers to design learning that is based on a specific objective for student learning. Teachers and coaches use data and student work to analyze progress and collaborate to make informed decisions about instruction that is differentiated and needs-based. By shifting coaching conversations from what the teacher is doing to how students are progressing in relation to a stated goal, coaching becomes both more respectful of teachers and results-based"--Provided by publisher.

". . . offering 20 ready-to-use storytime plans tailored to specific age groups, including babies, toddlers, preschool and all-ages programs . . .; advice and best practices gleaned from interviews with professionals who specialize in storytimes, music making with children and families, yoga storytime, and drama education; and lists of recommended resources, from interactive print booksto children's music and videos available digitally, with tips on choosing the best materials"--Provided by publisher.

Provides teachers with concrete, age-appropriate strategies for doing anti-bias and anti-racist work in their classrooms and schools. Discusses the challenges educators face and the questions they have, and provides personal stories, sample lessons, student work, anchor charts, conversation prompts, tips for working with parents and administrators, teacher and activist accounts, and online resources including templates, organizers, assessments, and planners.

"Working on the foundation of Inquire and the domains of Think, Create, Share, and Grow, this book . . . [covers] . . . how inquiry aids in lifelong learning for the Learner and the Librarian, and how it creates a strong Library program"--Provided by publisher.

"Designed to extend, not supplant, the bestselling book The Teacher Clarity Playbook, this new playbook focuses on success criteria and how to make them a part of your teaching and your classroom. This book is meant to be used, not read, and is filled with templates that allow guided and independent practice for teachers in any subject area"-- Provided by publisher.

"provides teachers with strategies to actively engage students in setting goals, monitoring development, reflecting on growth, using feedback, assessing work quality, and communicating their progress with parents. It includes practical strategies for teachers who are overwhelmed by their workloads, vignettes written by teachers across disciplines, ready-to-use templates to help students track their progress, stories from the author's experience as a teacher and blended learning coach"--Provided by publisher.