Education - Curricula

Learn how to help K-8 students who struggle in math. Now in its second edition, this book provides a variety of clear, practical strategies that can be implemented right away to boost student achievement. Discover how to design lessons that work with struggling learners,...

Bringing together an inspirational group of educators, this book provides key insights into what it means to implement social justice ideals with young children. Each chapter highlights a teacher's experience with a specific aspect of social justice and ethnic studies, including related research, projects...

Engaging ideas and activities to develop children's mathematical thinking by solving problems from real life and their favorite children's books.Author: Mary Hynes-Berry, Laura GrandauISBN-10: 1938113519ISBN-13: 9781938113512Publisher: National Association for the Education of YouLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2019Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 7.90h x 9.90w x 0.30d

How to ensure your ELA teaching sticks How can you teach for understanding and meet Common Core standards at the same time? The answer: with a concept-based curriculum. Fusing Lynn Erickson′s groundbreaking curriculum model with implementation guidelines and sample units, this book puts you...

Every school relies on teachers who informally and voluntarily lead various efforts in the school. These teachers may not be appointed leaders or paid leaders, but they are committed leaders: they see a need and they respond to it. What do these teacher leaders...

Discover how Lesson Study benefits both students and teachers. Unlike scripted curricula that strip teachers of professional decisionmaking, Lesson Study values teachers by expecting them to be agents of improvement in their own classrooms. This resource empowers readers to oppose reform efforts that minimize...

Three's a Quiz is not just another quiz book - it goes beyond regular quiz books by having its topics defined in a novel way. Many of the answers are also workable, so it will cater to not just serious quizzers, but also to...

How active play improves children's developmentAuthor: Frances M. CarlsonISBN-10: 1928896715ISBN-13: 9781928896715Publisher: National Association for the Education of YouLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2011Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.80h x 7.70w x 0.10d

This practical resource shows teachers how to enact robust forms of civic education in today's schools. Both instructive and thought-provoking, it will inspire teachers to craft curricula addressing a wide range of genuine civic problems such as those related to racial discrimination, environmental damage,...

Soulful Colour-Mindset-Money-Matters, is a unique colouring experience. This is the second book of the Soulful Colour brand with pages containing an affirmation, quote or mantra complemented by an original illustration. It focuses on promoting a positive economic mindset, financial literacy and creating a legacy...

Unplug from technology and "plug in" to nature through the wonder of your senses. The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using all our senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way. From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles...

The Rowman & Littlefield Guide for Peer Tutors introduces college students to the field of peer tutoring, providing a theoretical background and practical guidance for peer tutors in higher education. Taking an innovative approach firmly grounded in the science of learning and cognition, the...

This book convincingly argues that effective culturally responsive pedagogies require teachers to firstly undertake a critical deconstruction of Self in relation to and with the Other; and secondly, to take into account how power affects the socio-political, cultural and historical contexts in which the...

Introduction to Literature (English 1) is a one year, college-prep literature and composition course for co-op, classroom, or homeschool use.The curriculum The Excellence in Literature curriculum presents a feast of great ideas by immersing students in great literature. Classics that have stood the test...

The Understanding by Design Guide to Advanced Concepts in Creating and Reviewing Units offers instructional modules on how to refine units created using Understanding by Design (UbD) and how to effectively review the units using self-assessment and peer review, along with observation and supervision....

Let's start with two truths about our era that are so inescapable as to have become clich s: We are surrounded by more readily available information than ever before. And a huge percentage of it is inaccurate. Some of the bad info is well-meaning...

"Should be in the hands of every history teacher in the country."-- Howard Zinn James Loewen has revised Teaching What Really Happened, the bestselling, go-to resource for social studies and history teachers wishing to break away from standard textbook retellings of the past. In...

Peter Wood argues against the flawed interpretation of history found in the New York Times' 1619 Project and asserts that the true origins of American self-government were enshrined in the Mayflower Compact in 1620. "1620 is a dispassionate, clear reminder that the best in...

Exposing your students to the rich tapestry of African American history is now easier than ever! From the earliest civilizations in Africa, all the way to the struggles and triumphs of the American Civil Rights Movement, this book covers some of the greatest men,...

When the teaching profession places the curriculum at the heart of what it does, transformative change can take place. Curriculum reform is now at the forefront of every school agenda; in spite of this, there is a danger that its message may become lost...

Infusing the Growth Mindset theory into your counseling program can help your students increase achievement through greater self-esteem. Apply these research-based lessons in your classroom curriculum and/or small group counseling by teaching: MindfulnessIdentify Brain BasicsNot Yet is OKDetermination/GritSelf-TalkEveryone is UniqueTeach Others What You KnowCounselors,...

An all-in-one set to implement a family meditation course, regardless of your tradition or level of experience. This three-volume set provides a complete curriculum for adults and children to learn about mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings together, either in the home, in partnership with...

Within curriculum studies, a "master narrative" has developed into a canon that is predominantly White, male, and associated with institutions of higher education. This canon has systematically neglected communities of color, all of which were engaged in their own critical conversations about the type...

As teachers today work in ever more challenging contexts, groupwork remains a particularly effective pedagogical strategy. Based on years of research and teaching experience, the new edition of this popular book features significant updates on the successful use of cooperative learning to build equitable...

The Paideia Proposal is a system of liberal education intended for all children. It was a response to what Adler characterized as the United States' antidemocratic or undemocratic educational system, a holdover from the 19th century, when the understanding of basic human rights fell...

Help future teachers create the best programs for young children ages three through eight Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education is an all-in-one guide that brings together everything pre-service teachers need to implement an integrated, developmental approach to curriculum-based instruction. The...

A deconstruction of the elements of expertise, and practical step-by-step methods to reach it ASAP.Expertise - we all want it, and traditionally it would take years of intense study and practice. But just because it's always been that way doesn't mean you have to...

Distinguished educators Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick present this collection of stories by educators around the world who have successfully implemented the habits in their day-to-day teaching in K-12 classrooms. The collective wisdom and experience of these thoughtful practitioners provide readers with insight...

Curriculum Planning with Design Language provides a streamlined, adaptable framework for using visual design terminology to conceptualize instructional design objectives, processes, and strategies. Drawing from instructional design theory, pattern language theory, and aesthetics, these ten course and unit design principles help educators break down...

Grammar Galaxy: Nebula is a complete language arts curriculum for beginning readers. Short, comical stories teach concepts in a memorable way. Students discover the havoc that ensues when the evil Gremlin tampers with the English language. Fiction books are labeled as nonfiction and begin...

"A wealth of ideas for adults to engage children and themselves in the wonders of the natural world with suggested activities for all seasons."―Robert Bateman, artist and author of Life Sketches: A Memoir The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for...

This text offers secondary ELA educators guided instructional approaches for including queer-themed young adult (YA) literature in the English language arts classroom. Each chapter spotlights the reading of one queer-themed YA novel, and offers pre-, during-, and after reading activities that guide students to...

Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting is a simple and effective notetaking program that is essential to student academic success. Notetaking is a major component in learning and understanding how to recognize and identify main ideas, key facts and details. Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting will also...

This book is designed to support K-5 classroom teachers as they integrate music throughout the elementary curriculum. It contains detailed, practical ideas and examples, including full lesson plans and over 100 teaching ideas and strategies for integrating music with visual art, language arts, social...

With the current political climate, frequency of school shootings, and rising concern for students' mental health, schools are desperate for ideas on how to teach students to be kind. In this book, educators can find guidance on how different education professionals have implemented The...

"Tell Me More" Listening to Learners Explain elaborates on Eleanor Duckworth's work in teaching and learning, which Maxine Greene has described as "open(ing) new landscapes for research, teaching, and interpretation." In this wonderful collection, Duckworth and six of her colleagues describe learners (who range...

If you are an educator working with 4th and 5th graders who would like to increase your students' well-being and create a more positive and inclusive school environment, Peace of Mind is for you. This curriculum works as an introduction for students new to...

Innately curious, infants and toddlers love to explore, investigate, and discover--making the earliest years a perfect time to begin teaching the foundations of STEM. This book defines what science, technology, engineering, and math education looks like for this age group, and why it is...

An elementary school teacher's manual for using A Land Remembered to teach language arts, social studies, and science coordinated with the Sunshine State Standards of the Florida Department of Education.In this best-selling novel, Patrick Smith tells the story of three generations of the MacIveys,...

This unit study offers many wonderful activities to use while having students read the book, but the book is not included. The entire unit also offers the ability to create a lapbook if you print out some of the pages. There are between 6...

This widely adopted teacher resource and course text explains basic geographic principles and demonstrates how to bring them to life in engaging, challenging instruction for grades K-12. Accessibly written, the book is packed with instructional materials, teaching tips, and more than 100 maps and...

Although proportional reasoning is not formally introduced as a topic in the Common Core and other mathematics curricula until 6th grade, introducing its fundamental ideas in the early grades helps students develop essential skills in ratios, percentages, and other proportional representations when they reach...

A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2012! Critical Curriculum Studies offers a novel framework for thinking about how curriculum relates to students' understanding of the world around them. Wayne Au brings together curriculum theory, critical educational studies, and feminist standpoint theory with practical examples of...

Now in its second edition, Language Curriculum Design describes the steps involved in the curriculum design process, elaborates and justifies these steps, and provides opportunities for practising and applying them. Crystal-clear and comprehensive yet concise, the steps are laid out at a general level...

Studying and learning don't have to be chores that you dread. Discover how to make the process fun, easy, and successful.Studying and learning, especially in the rigid confines of school, can be tough to say the least. Use this book to decode exactly how...

How our colleges and universities can respond to the changing hopes and needs of society In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have cast new light on human development and given colleges new possibilities for helping students acquire skills and qualities that will enhance their lives...

Elementary Science Education: Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, Vol. II, grades 3-5, 2nd ed. Science Lesson Plans That Develop Understanding of Scientific Ideas and Concepts in Clear Steps. Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding (BFSU) is a complete K-8 science curriculum in three volumes. This...

Wayne Journell is Associate Professor of Secondary Social Studies Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the editor of Teaching Social Studies in an Era of Divisiveness: The Challenges of Discussing Social Issues in a Non-Partisan Way.Author: Wayne JournellISBN-10: 1438467702ISBN-13: 9781438467702Publisher:...

Packed with lessons, sample texts, and strategies, this book helps teachers use ELL students′ personal experiences to improve their oral language, reading comprehension, and writing skills.Author: Denise D. NesselISBN-10: 141295505XISBN-13: 9781412955058Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2008Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.50d

The Aesop for Children Story and D'Nealian Copywork Book, Volume I, includes seventy-three original unabridged fables illustrated by Milo Winter. Also included are copywork selections using the moral of each fable in D'Nealian style manuscript with adequate space for students to copy the included...