Best Practices In Education - April 2024

Best Practice, Fourth Edition: Bringing Standards to Life in America's Classrooms

"The single most powerful variable in student achievement is the quality of teaching. But what does quality mean? What does it look like in real classrooms? It looks like the teaching in this book." -Steven Zemelman, Harvey "Smokey" Daniels, and Arthur Hyde Best Practice is back, and with it Steve Zemelman, Smokey Daniels, and Arthur Hyde invite you to greet today's most important educational challenges with proven, state-of-the-art teaching. Linguistic diversity, technology, Common Core, high-stakes testing-no matter the hurdle, Best Practice teaching supports powerful learning across our pro... [Read More]

• ASIN: 032504354X
• ASIN: 032504354X
• ISBN: 032504354X
• Brand: Heinemann Educational Books
• Manufacturer: Heinemann

Teaching and Learning in a Concept-Based Nursing Curriculum: A How-To Best Practice Approach

Teaching and Learning in a Concept-Based Curriculum: A How-To Best Practice Approach provides specific, practical tools and strategies for teaching and evaluating students in the concept based curriculum model. The text includes sample lesson plans and study guides to show how a concept is taught in the classroom, clinical teaching activities that connect classroom and clinical learning, and clinical evaluation tools to assess student competence in a concept-based curriculum. KEY FEATURES• Chapter learning outcomes• Forms, lesson plans, and other examples of specific tools• Key points at... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1284127362
• ASIN: 1284127362
• ISBN: 1284127362
• Manufacturer: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Best Practices in Co-teaching & Collaboration: The HOW of Co-teaching - Implementing the Models

How Often Do You Find Yourself Saying: "I Wish I Knew How to Implement Co-Teaching"? Learn effective strategies to increase co-teaching and collaboration success, to ensure that the special education teacher's skills are respected and utilized and to co-teach to meet the needs of all students so that everyone grows! Best Practices in Co-Teaching and Collaboration goes beyond the co-teaching models--it shows you very specific ways to co-teach successfully, whether you are a beginner or seasoned co-teacher. It explains how to maximize your talent in the classroom, whether you are the content exp... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1932995390
• ASIN: 1932995390
• ISBN: 1932995390
• Manufacturer: Cogent Catalyst Publications

Best Practices in Writing Instruction, Third Edition

Well established as a definitive text--and now revised and updated with eight new chapters--this book translates cutting-edge research into effective guidelines for teaching writing in grades K–12. Illustrated with vivid classroom examples, the book identifies the components of a complete, high-quality writing program. Leading experts provide strategies for teaching narrative and argumentative writing; using digital tools; helping students improve specific skills, from handwriting and spelling to sentence construction; teaching evaluation and revision; connecting reading and writing instruct... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1462537960
• ASIN: 1462537960
• ISBN: 1462537960
• Brand: The Guilford Press
• Manufacturer: The Guilford Press

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education (7th Edition)

Help future teachers create the best programs for young children ages three through eight Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education is an all-in-one guide that brings together everything pre-service teachers need to implement an integrated, developmental approach to curriculum-based instruction. The 7th Edition addresses all aspects of classroom life–conceptualization, planning, implementation, and evaluation–for children ages three through eight. This comprehensive, cohesive approach emphasizes the “how” of curriculum development, as well... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0134747674
• ASIN: 0134747674
• ISBN: 0134747674
• Manufacturer: Pearson

Best Practices in Literacy Instruction, Sixth Edition

Many tens of thousands of preservice and inservice teachers have relied on this highly regarded text from leading experts, now in a revised and updated sixth edition. The latest knowledge about literacy teaching and learning is distilled into flexible strategies for helping all PreK–12 learners succeed. The book addresses major components of literacy, the needs of specific populations, motivation, assessment, approaches to organizing instruction, and more. Each chapter features bulleted previews of key points; reviews of the research evidence; recommendations for best practices in action, in... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1462536778
• ASIN: 1462536778
• ISBN: 1462536778
• Brand: The Guilford Press
• Manufacturer: The Guilford Press

High-Leverage Practices in Special Education: The Final Report of the HLP Writing Team

Special education teachers, as a significant segment of the teaching profession, came into their own with the passage of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, in 1975. Since then, although the number of special education teachers has grown substantially it has not kept pace with the demand for their services and expertise. The roles and practice of special education teachers have continuously evolved as the complexity of struggling learners unfolded, along with the quest for how best to serve and improve outcomes for this diverse group of students. High-Leverage Pr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0865865264
• ASIN: 0865865264
• ISBN: 9780865865266
• Manufacturer: Council for Exceptional Children

Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation (4th Edition)

Provide the building blocks for understanding effective practices in early childhood education Inspired by her own classroom experiences, Sue Bredekamp designed Revel Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education: Building a Foundation to empower a new generation of teachers who can make a difference in children’s lives. An entire chapter introduces readers to developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for early childhood education. Subsequent chapters are organized according to the NAEYC guidelines, which Bredekamp has co-authored for over 30 years. Building on the DAP framework, B... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0135177375
• ASIN: 0135177375
• ISBN: 0135177375
• Manufacturer: Pearson

Best Practices in Online Program Development (Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning)

Best Practices in Online Program Development is a practical, hands-on guide that provides the concrete strategies that academic and administrative departments within institutions of higher learning need to develop in order to create and maintain coherent and effective online educational programs. Unlike individual courses, an online education program requires a comprehensive, inter-departmental effort to be integrated into the ongoing educational project of a college or university. This book focuses on the: Integration of online education into the institutional mission Complex faculty-r... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0415724449
• ASIN: 0415724449
• ISBN: 0415724449
• Manufacturer: Routledge

Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Preparation in Gifted Education (Vol. 1): Methods and Strategies for Gifted Professional Development

Teacher preparation programs may not adequately train teachers in how to meet the needs of gifted and talented students in the regular classroom. Several states offer additional teacher preparation programs by providing either an endorsement or certification in the field, but these are often pursued by teachers specifically enrolled in gifted coursework rather than in general education programs. Practitioners and researchers agree that time and energy should be spent on training teachers in how to address the needs of gifted and talented students, both within the regular classroom and in speci... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1618217720
• ASIN: 1618217720
• ISBN: 1618217720
• Manufacturer: Prufrock Press

Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Preparation (Vol. 2): Special Topics for Gifted Professional Development

Several states offer additional teacher preparation programs by providing either an endorsement or certification in the field, but these are often pursued by teachers specifically enrolled in gifted coursework rather than in general education programs. Practitioners and researchers agree that time and energy should be spent on training teachers in how to address the needs of gifted and talented students, both within the regular classroom and in specialized programs. This three-book series acknowledges this need and provides specific strategies for professional development in a variety of setti... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1618218433
• ASIN: 1618218433
• ISBN: 1618218433
• Manufacturer: Prufrock Press

High-Impact Practices in Online Education: Research and Best Practices

This volume offers the first comprehensive guide to how high-impact practices (HIPs) are being implemented in online environments and how they can be adjusted to meet the needs of online learners. This multi-disciplinary approach will assist faculty and administrators to effectively implement HIPs in distance education courses and online programs.With a chapter devoted to each of the eleven HIPs, this collection offers guidance that takes into account the differences between e-learners and traditional on-campus students.A primary goal of High-Impact Practices Online is to share the ways in whi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1620368471
• ASIN: 1620368471
• ISBN: 1620368471
• Manufacturer: Stylus Publishing

Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education (4th Edition)

A broad exploration of the roles and practices of working with, and for, children and families Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education helps teachers connect early childhood education beliefs and philosophies to professional practice. It provides insights into common program models or approaches, including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High/Scope, Head Start, Waldorf, and The Project Approach. Real classroom stories illustrate how teachers and programs integrate child-centered approaches into actual practice. Running themes emphasize teachers’ roles, views of children, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0134747984
• ASIN: 0134747984
• ISBN: 0134747984
• Manufacturer: Pearson

Supporting English Learners in the Classroom: Best Practices for Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities

In this important resource, educators will find evidence-based best practices to help them address the individual needs of English learners with academic challenges and those who have been referred for special education services. The authors make the case that systems can be put in place at three levels to help English learners succeed: the classroom level, before and after identification; the support-team level, when support plans are developed and assessed; and the system level, where programs and professional training plans should be continually developed, assessed, and revised. Putting the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0807759538
• ASIN: 0807759538
• ISBN: 0807759538
• Brand: Teachers College Press
• Manufacturer: Teachers College Press

Best Practices in Adolescent Literacy Instruction, Second Edition

An authoritative teacher resource and widely adopted text, this book provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent literacy instruction in the era of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Leading educators describe effective practices for motivating diverse learners in grades 5-12, building comprehension of multiple types of texts, integrating literacy and content-area instruction, and teaching English language learners and struggling readers. Case examples, lesson-planning ideas, and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the utility of the volume. New to This Edition... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1462515347
• ASIN: 1462515347
• ISBN: 9781462515349
• Brand: The Guilford Press
• Manufacturer: The Guilford Press

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum : Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, Enhanced Pearson Etext -- Access Card

Help future teachers create the best programs for young children ages three through eight Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education is an all-in-one guide that brings together everything pre-service teachers need to

• UPC: 659648502

Professional Learning Communities at Worktm : Best Practices for Enhancing Students Achievement

The book that launched a school improvement movement offers research-based recommendations drawn from the best practices found in schools nationwide for continuously improving school performance. Coming from the perspectives of both a distinguished dean of

• UPC: 25219726

Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Preparation in Gifted Education (Vol. 1)

"Teacher preparation programs may not adequately train teachers in how to meet the needs of gifted and talented students in the regular classroom. Several states offer additional teacher preparation programs by providing either an endorsement

• UPC: 164300279
• Rating: 4.7

Visible Learning for Literacy, Grades K-12 : Implementing the Practices That Work Best to Accelerate Student Learning

Ensure students demonstrate more than a year's worth of learning during a school year Renowned literacy experts Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey work with John Hattie to apply his 15 years of research, identifying instructional

• UPC: 49365921
• Model: 9781506332352
• Size: 7.38" x 9.13"

Myths and Realities, Second Edition : Best Practices for English Language Learners

A lot has changed since the first edition of Myths and Realities, yet the trends in education are as undeniable as they were then: English language learners (ELLs) constitute the fastest growing population in U.S.

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• Rating: 5.0

Supporting English Learners in the Classroom : Best Practices for Distinguishing Language Acquisition from Learning Disabilities

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Implementing Diversity: Best Practices for Making Diversity Work in Your Organization

This practical and provocative guide provides the strategies and tactics used by organizations committed to implementing diversity from the top down. Focusing on the necessity for a strategic change initiative, Loden discusses: how to position

• UPC: 25455699

Literacy in Grades 4-8 : Best Practices for a Comprehensive Program

Comprehensive yet succinct and readable, Literacy in Grades 4-8, Third Edition offers a wealth of practical ideas to help preservice and practicing teachers create a balanced and comprehensive literacy program while exploring the core topics

• UPC: 55198182

Word Study That Sticks : Best Practices, K-6

Take word learning to the next level in your classroom Hungry for lively and engaging ways to augment word study? This hands-on guide to word study instruction connects research with experience to make word learning

• UPC: 908492514

Rethinking Homework, 2nd Edition: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs (Paperback)

In this updated edition, Cathy Vatterott examines the role homework has played in the culture of schooling over the years; how such factors as family life, the media, and "homework gap" issues based on shifting

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Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education : History,...

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Best Practices in Educational Therapy by Ann Parkinson Kaganoff 9781138319929

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3 Best Practices in Education Charts: Behavior Prob, Class Manag, Differentiated

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Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education : History, Theori...

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Equipping the Saints: Best Practices in Contextual Theological Education

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Mentoring in Higher Education: Best Practices Second Edition by Marcia E. Canton

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Best Practices in Educational Interpreting

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Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education : History, Theori...

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