Full Description
"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success."
—Paul Gmelin, Principal
White Lake Middle School, MI
"As an administrator, this book provides me with meaningful direction for my staff. Implementing practices from this book will empower both students and teachers alike."
—Sammie Novack, Vice-Principal
Washington Middle School, Bakersfield, CA
"A wealth of advice and activities for secondary teachers who wish to transform the adolescent's need for independence into empowerment, motivation, and inspired learning."
—Belinda Lazarus, Professor of Education
University of Michigan, Dearborn
"Succinctly proposes an approach designed to generate in students the internal desire to learn! Promises to be a significant resource for teachers who truly wish to leave a legacy."
—Sallie M. Noel, Associate Professor of Biology
Austin Peay State University
"Enables teachers to reach students where they are while helping them to strive for more."
—Angela D. Steffke, Secondary Resource Teacher
John F. Kennedy High School, Taylor, MI
Foster a community of students inspired to discover their unique ability to learn!
One of the most effective methods for engaging students is to relate subject matter to learners' interests and experiences. The challenge many secondary teachers face is how to accomplish this goal across an increasingly diverse student body. In this field-tested resource, Kathleen Kryza, S. Joy Stephens, and Alicia Duncan guide educators toward achieving this objective by presenting differentiated lessons that simultaneously engage and inspire students.
Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners gives readers a step-by-step process for gathering the student data necessary to inform their instructional approach. Offering easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated lessons, this research-based book also provides in-depth model lessons and rubrics in content areas to inspire learning. The end result is engaging and meaningful instruction that stirs students to construct their own approach to learning by applying their experiences to relevant subject matter. Readers will also benefit from:
Case studies and student work samples
Lesson frameworks and planning guides to help teachers develop standards-based differentiated lessons and units
Tips, tools, and reproducible materials for assessing student learning styles and preferences
Sample lessons, activities, and more
Discover how to inspire students by building a community of learners who honor themselves and each other.
Contents
List of Figures
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Part 1: Inspiring Middle and High School Learners
1. The Inspiring Classroom
Motivation vs. Inspiration
Foundations of the Inspiring Classroom
Honoring Our Role as Teacher
Honoring Our Fellow Teachers
Honoring Our Students
What is the Inspiring Classroom?
2. The Inspiring Classroom: Theory Into Practice
Three Foundations of an Inspiring Classroom
Five Elements to Differentiate
3. Honoring Individuals, Building Community
Gathering Data About Students
Honoring and Inspiring All Learners
Building Community and Honoring Diversity
4. Creating Lifelong Learners: An Apprenticeship Approach
Maintaining a Balance
Vital Know-Hows for Student Success
How to Teach the Vital Know-Hows
Part 2: Activities and Designs to Inspire Middle and High School Leaners
5. Lite-n-Lean Learning Activities: Beginning Steps for Inspiring Learners
Investigations for Advanced Learners
Questions for Discussing and Journaling
Offering Student Choices
Graphic Organizers
Vocabulary Instruction for Different Learning Profiles
Learning Profile Projects
Interest Based Projects
Varying Text Levels
Memory Techniques
6. Teaching for Meaning
What is C U KAN?
Why C U KAN?
How to Write a C U KAN
C U KAN Sample
C U KAN: Teaching Tips for All Lesson Designs
How C U KAN Will Help You Differentiate
Deep and Dynamic Lesson Designs
7. Deep and Dynamic Design #1: Choice Menus
Teacher Overview
Sample Content Subject Examples
Choice Design: Teaching Tips
8. Deep and Dynamic Design #2: RAFT Plus
Teacher Overview
Sample Content Subject Examples
RAFT Plus: Teaching Tips
9. Deep and Dynamic Design #3: Tiered Lesson
Teacher Overview
Sample Content Subject Examples
Tiered Lesson: Teaching Tips
10. Deep and Dynamic Design #4: Contracts
Teacher Overview
Sample Content Subject Examples
Learning Contracts: Teaching Tips
11. Deep and Dynamic Design #5: Learning Stations
Teacher Overview
Sample Content Subject Examples
Learning Stations: Teaching Tips
12. Deep and Dynamic Design #6: Compacting
Teacher Overview
Sample Content Subject Examples
Compacting: Teaching Tips
Part 3: Evaluating and COmmitting to the Inspiring Classroom
13. Assessment and Grading in the Inspiring Classroom
On-Going Assessment
Grading in the Inspiring Classroom: Now They Get It!
Assessing Our Own Growth
Opening the Door
Resources
References
Index
