Full Description
Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher
In an age of information overload, do you ever wish you could find one resource that would allow you to quickly gain insight into a variety of cutting-edge practices in elementary education? You're holding it at your fingertips.
What Really Works in Elementary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only understand the research behind certain educational practices, but also have experience working in elementary classrooms. Each user-friendly chapter, focused on a topic vital to elementary educators, presents information in a straightforward way to help you learn what works - and what does not work - with students today. Whether you're a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you'll benefit from
Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment
Novel approaches to classroom management and strategies to engage students
Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas
Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students
Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area
Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?
Contents
Foreword - Rebecca Mieliwocki
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Introduction - Wendy Murawski and Kathy Scott
Section I: What Really Works in Content
1. Making Math Meaningful - Nancy O'Rode
2. Rewarding Reading Practices - Renee Ziolkowska
3. Teaching Writing Right - Kathleen Dudden Rowlands
4. Successful Social Studies - Joyce H. Burstein and Greg Knotts
5. Stellar STE(A)M Strategies - Erica Rood
6. Awe-Inspiring Arts Inegration - Mary Wolf, Anne Fontaine-Lewis, and Beth Thompson
Section II: What Really Works in Instruction
7. Tuning in With Technology - Lisa A. Dieker, Lauren Delisio, and Caitlyn A. Bukaty
8. Perfectly Positive Behavior - Brittany Hott, Laura Isbell, and Jennifer Walker
9. Classy Classroom Management - Luisa Palomo Hare and Wendy W. Murawski
10. Cool Cooperative Learning - Scott Mandel
11. Unique Universal Design for Learning - Tamarah M. Ashton
12. Incredible Inclusion - Amy Hanreddy and Erin Studer
13. Creative Co-Teaching - Wendy W. Murawski
14. Amazing Assessment - Brooke Blanks
Section III: What Really Works With Special Populations
15. Great Gifted Education - Claire E. Hughes
16. Engaging English Language Learners - Shartriya Collier
17. Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorders - Emily Iland
18. Developing Deaf Education - Flavia Fleischer, Will Garrow, and Rachel Friedman Narr
19. Superb Social Skill Instruction - Michelle Dean
20. Fantastic Family Collaboration - Susan Auerbach
Index
