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Direct linkAnnamary Consalvo, Editor; Ann D. David, Editor – Teachers College Press, 2024
Writing instruction is a particular challenge because there is no singular, linear solution to teaching students to write well. This book approaches writing as a wicked problem that takes place in complicated contexts. Through both scholarly research and teacher reflection, it examines ELA classrooms and the experiences of writing teachers to…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Teaching Methods, English Instruction, Language Arts
Gorlewski, Julie A., Ed.; Porfilio, Brad J., Ed.; Gorlewski, David A., Ed. – Peter Lang New York, 2012
This book overturns the typical conception of standards, empowering educators by providing concrete examples of how top-down models of assessment can be embraced and used in ways that are consistent with critical pedagogies. Although standards, as broad frameworks for setting learning targets, are not necessarily problematic, when they are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, High Stakes Tests, Resistance (Psychology), Standardized Tests
Kelly, Sean, Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2011
Recent educational reforms have promoted accountability systems which attempt to identify "teacher effects" on student outcomes and hold teachers accountable for producing learning gains. But in the complex world of classrooms, it may be difficult to attribute "success" or "failure" to teachers. In this timely…
Descriptors: Mentors, Teacher Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement
VanTassel-Baska, Joyce, Ed.; Little, Catherine A., Ed. – Prufrock Press Inc, 2011
The newly updated "Content-Based Curriculum for High-Ability Learners" provides a solid introduction to curriculum development in gifted and talented education. Written by experts in the field of gifted education, this text uses cutting-edge design techniques and aligns the core content with national and state standards. In addition to a revision…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum
Hall, Leigh A.; Burns, Leslie D.; Edwards, Elizabeth Carr – Guilford Publications, 2010
This book provides classroom-tested methods for engaging struggling middle grade readers--even those who appear to have given up--and fostering their success. The emphasis is on constructing respectful, encouraging learning environments that incorporate students' diverse literacies, cultural interests, and prior knowledge and skills into…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Reading Comprehension, Critical Reading, Vocabulary
Morrow, Lesley Mandel, Ed.; Gambrell, Linda B., Ed.; Pressley, Michael, Ed. – 2003
Now revised and updated, this book's second edition aims to guide teachers in providing effective, engaging literacy instruction that meets the challenges of today's legislative mandates. Identified in the book are principles of best practice that reflect cutting-edge scientific research as well as decades of hands-on classroom experience.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Download full textNational Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, IL. – 1999
This publication contains journal essays and book chapters from publications of the National Council of Teachers of English. The following articles appear in the publication's first section, "Multimedia in the Classroom": (1) "The Classroom" (Marilyn Jody and Marianne Saccardi); (2) "Let's Go to the Movies: Rethinking the…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness
Graham, Bonny, Ed. – 2000
This publication contains journal essays and book chapters (from publications of the National Council of Teachers of English) which address trends and issues in elementary language arts education. The following articles appear in the publication's first section, "Writing and a Move to New Literacies": (1) "Sacred Cows: Questioning…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Brown, Jean E., Ed.; Stephens, Elaine C., Ed. – 1998
Addressing the complexity of the question of multicultural literature in the classroom, this anthology of 27 articles includes: contemplations by seven award-winning writers of young adult (YA) literature on the subject of diversity; a resource section that describes over 200 literary works and lists 50 reference tools to help teachers stay…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, Diversity (Student), English Instruction
Rasinski, Timothy V., Ed.; Padak, Nancy D., Ed.; Church, Brenda Weible, Ed.; Fawcett, Gay, Ed.; Hendershot, Judith, Ed.; Henry, Justina M., Ed.; Moss, Barbara G., Ed.; Peck, Jacqueline K., Ed.; Pryor, Elizabeth, Ed.; Roskos, Kathleen A., Ed. – 2000
Using literature in the classroom yields rewards. Literature for children is being recognized as increasingly important in children's literacy development. The ideas, resources, and activities offered in this collection of 43 articles published in "The Reading Teacher" from 1993 to 1999 provide strategies that are engaging and effective…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Carroll, Joyce Armstrong, Ed. – 1990
Designed to provide examples of the art form that in teaching has been tagged "the lesson cycle," this monograph contains a collection of 50 exemplary lessons that elementary and secondary English teachers have designed and that demonstrate the fusion of form and content that characterize the art of their teaching. The monograph is…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Arts, Learning Activities
Sherman, Thomas F.; Lundquist, Margaret – 2003
This action research compilation contains two research projects: "Increasing Student Appreciation of Poetry through the Use of Contemporary Music" by Paul G. Senjem and "Are Men and Women Created Equal? Gender in the Classroom" by Jennifer Joyce Plitzuweit. The researcher/author of the first paper states that his goal was to…
Descriptors: Action Research, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Grade 8
Baines, Lawrence, Ed.; Kunkel, Anthony J., Ed. – 2000
This collection of 45 lesson plans contributed by English language arts scholars and practitioners provides activities that have been tested and proven effective with all levels of learners in middle school and high school classrooms. The activities in the collection advocate using unconventional strategies, competitive games, art and multimedia,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Creative Writing, Instructional Effectiveness
Simmons, John S., Ed.; Baines, Lawrence, Ed. – 1998
Based on the belief that language should be the central focus for study in the reading and language arts classroom, this collection presents 10 diverse viewpoints on language study in the middle school and secondary school. The collection is divided into the following areas: studying language through literature and the arts, using writing and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Environment, English Instruction, Futures (of Society)
Simic, Marge, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on classroom drama as an instructional tool is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Dramatics, Distance Education, Dramatic Play
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