Description
Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher
Imagine you’re sitting at a table surrounded by superstars in secondary education — experienced educators who have made outstanding contributions to the field. And they’re all eager to share with you what does – and what does not - work with students today.
What Works in Secondary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only know the theory behind certain educational practices, but have also spent time working in the secondary classroom – making this experience available to you at any time. In each user-friendly chapter, key information on a topic vital to secondary educators is boiled down and presented in a straightforward way. 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 for 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?
Table of Contents
Foreword by Rebecca Mieliwocki - Rebecca Mieliwocki
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Introduction - Wendy W. Murawski and Kathy Scott
Section I: What Really Works in Content
1. Making Math Meaningful - Ivan Cheng
2. Rewarding Reading Practices - Mira Pak
3. Teaching Writing Right - Kathleen Dudden Rowlands
4. Successful Social Studies - Greg Knotts and Joyce H. Burstein
5. Sensible Science Strategies - Stacey E. Hardin and Nanci Hanover
6. Awe-Inspiring Arts Instruction - Mary Wolf and Rachel Lyons
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 L. Hott and Dodie Limberg
9. Classy Classroom Management - Rebecca Mieliwocki
10. Cool Cooperative Learning - Scott Mandel
11. Unique Universal Design for Learning - Tamarah M. Ashton
12. Incredible Inclusion - Erin Studer and Amy Hanreddy
13. Competent 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 Disorder - Emily Iland
18. Developing Deaf Education - Flavia Fleischer, Will Garrow, and Rachel Friedman Narr
19. Superb Social Skills Instruction - Michelle Dean
20. Fantastic Family Collaboration - Mary Anne Prater and Nancy M. Sileo
