high school teaching

"Hover Less, Teach More shows educators how to deconstruct their beliefs when it comes to teaching, think further about developing more meaningful relationships with students, and how to plan their lessons differently to focus on executing instruction more effectively"--.

Argues that smaller, more personalized schools offer high school students a better education and offers educators tips on how they can create similar personalized experiences for students in larger institutions.

Erin Gruwell, the teacher of the Freedom Writers, reflects on her experiences working with troubled teens and shares information about her students' futures after high school.

Discusses how school leaders can plan facilities and design a curriculum with new instructional models and a technology infrastructure based on digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Contains five strategies for building confidence and connections in teaching middle and high school.

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.

Describes the cross-disciplinary journey of two high school teachers trying to align curriculum, assessment, and performance standards in their classrooms. With a focus on the importance of constantly inspiring students, the authors troubleshoot issues surrounding content standards, instructional objectives, and the aims of curriculum.