teaching

Provides an introduction to psychological research in transfer of learning, offering instruction to educators on how to help students develop the ability to apply past learning to present problems.

Designed to help children connect with another environment by illuminating our ties to the tropical rain forests of the world.

Presents a collection of eleven qualities that make up exceptional teachers, parents, and students through personal interviews from across the country and provides suggestions on how to incorporate these qualities into the classroom.

Contains 13 self-contained and portable centers that students can use to practice their writing skills.

A collection of low-cost activities designed to help school leaders promote staff appreciation and recognition and create a positive, upbeat work environment for teachers.

Presents fifty classroom strategies designed to increase student cooperation, participation, and achievement in all grade levels and subjects.

Offers advice to teachers on using formative and summative assessment results to enhance instruction, motivating students with clear learning targets, using technology to analyze students' progress, and raising test scores.

Presents a comprehensive guide for teachers that encourages them to shift from curriculum-based teaching to learning through real-life experiences and to work in collaboration with their colleagues in order to develop their students' critical thinking skills.