learning

"In this book for school leaders, Jackson presents a new model for understanding teaching as a combination of skill and will and explains the best ways to support individual teachers' ongoing professional development. Here, you'll learn how to meet your teachers where they are and help every one of them -- from the raw novice to the savvy veteran, from the initiative-weary to the change-challenged to the already outstanding -- develop the mindset and habits of master teachers" -- from back cover.

"In this updated edition of the extraordinary book that linked brain research and the classroom, Smilkstein incorporates all-new research on brain-compatible teaching and the implications of the brain's natural learning process for how teachers can design and deliver effective lesson plans and curriculum. The author's unique research with almost 7,000 students and educators reveals how people experience their own natural learning. In this book Smilkstein breaks down the physiological as well as the emotional development of learning into practitioner-friendly terms well-grounded in research, with special emphasis in this revised edition upon the use of technology in schools; strategies to reach gifted students as well as those who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders; and upon the 7 magic words--"see if you can figure this out"--that lie at the heart of curriculum development to engage all learners"-- Provided by publisher.

Demonstrates exactly how to integrate and implement Guided Inquiry Design (GID) theory into practice. Answers the needs of teachers and librarians who are seeking actual lesson plans using the GID concepts specifically at the high school levels.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to people in roles that help us learn.

"Zoe is sure that she can be anything she wants to be, despite a little voice of doubt that points out the problems with her ideas--but first she needs to learn how to read"--Provided by publisher.