Full Description
As school systems struggle to meet the needs of all learners, this learning framework is the most effective way to structure schools. The book is intended to assist educators at all levels of school organizations and give policymakers and parents information on an effective way to encourage learners to achieve on high levels. The audience should read this book to gain ideas on how to improve school programs when accommodating the diversity of students found in classrooms. This book integrates concepts focused on inclusivity, social reform, and second language learning strategies. Technology and a multi-age learning community framework are elements that transform a traditional school program into a powerful learning community for accommodating all learners to achieve on high levels.
Contents
Introduction Preface
PART 1. Organizational Practice
Chapter 1. Multi-age Framework: A Support System for Collaboration and Analysis
Chapter 2. Collaborative Inquiry: Roles of Principal, Teachers, and Teacher Leaders with Inclusivity, ELL Teaching, Technology and International Ideas
PART 2. Culture-Building
Chapter 3. A Community of Learners: Building a Caring and Trusting Environment for Diverse Students
Chapter 4. Building a Multi-age School Culture - Elements to Consider
PART 3. The Learning Process
Chapter 5. Instructional Components for a Multi-age Program
Chapter 6. Teaching Reading and Mathematics to Multi-age Learners
Chapter 7. Curriculum Cycles, Interdisciplinary Studies and Other Effective Strategies
PART 4. Assessments and Systemic Change
Chapter 8. Classroom Assessment in the Multi-age Classroom
Appendix A. Technology and Resources
Index
