Education - Curricula

Ambitious and encouraging, this text for prospective and practicing elementary and middle school science teachers, grounded in contemporary science education reform, is a valuable resource that supplies concrete approaches to support the science and science-integrated engineering learning of each and every student. At its...

This resource book for the media specialist or for use in the G/T classroom offers substantive information combined with an activity orientation that aims to demystify space for today's students. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the whole field of space science. It...

This book is the first in a new series from Carol Ann Tomlinson and Caroline Cunningham Eidson exploring how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and strategies throughout an entire instructional unit. Focusing on the middle grades, but applicable at all levels, Differentiation in Practice,...

Life Skills for Young Mn is an easy way to help train up your sons to be successfuel and proficient, strong men of God. It is broken up into 18 weeks and can be counted as 1/2 a semester. It covers a variety of...

Apologetics for Tweens is a one year curriculum with weekly scripture and apologetics lessons for 5th through 8th graders. It is the result of 13 years working with Christian youth at a Baptist church, particularly ages 10-14. As a homeschool teacher, parent, grandparent, children's...

The best-selling Differentiating Instruction With Menus series has helped teachers nationwide differentiate instruction for their high-ability learners with easy-to-use menus and exciting tools to challenge and reach gifted and advanced students in the classroom. Each book includes an updated, student-friendly rubric that can assess...

The CLEAR curriculum, developed by University of Virginia's National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, is an evidence-based teaching model that emphasizes Challenge Leading to Engagement, Achievement, and Results. In Poetry and Fairy Tales: Language Arts Units for Gifted Students in Grade 3...

There is constant pressure on governments and policy makers to raise the standard of education, and to develop appropriate curriculum and pedagogies for students. It is no easy task. This book presents eight specific case studies of education reform implementation which capture how the...

Doing research with young children can be challenging for many reasons, but this book provides clear guidance on how to engage in appropriate methods. Focusing on researching through play, careful consideration is given to: - the founding principles of playful research - understanding young...

Recipient of the 2019 NAGC Curriculum AwardIt is a germy world out there, and students are naturally curious about this hidden world. Microscopic Monsters and the Scientists Who Slay Them, a 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit: Is designed to teach high-ability fourth and fifth graders...

Recipient of the 2021 NAGC Curriculum AwardAmericans throw away 254 million tons of trash every year, and students are naturally curious about where it all goes. Erase the Waste and Turn Trash Into Cash, a 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit: Is designed to teach high-ability...

A critical and accessible text, this book provides a foundation for translanguaging theory and practice with educating emergent bilingual students. The product of the internationally renowned and trailblazing City University of New York-New York State Initiative on Emergent Bilinguals (CUNY-NYSIEB), this book draws on...

Students are lacking in communication skills now more than ever Give your student a competitive edge The Public Speaking for Kids program takes the guesswork out of teaching speech and presentation skills to kids. Level One of the "Public Speaking for Kids" series, was...

This timely and compelling book conceptualizes ethnic studies not only as a vehicle to transform and revitalize the school curriculum but also as a way to reinvent teaching. Drawing on Sleeter's research review on the impact of Ethnic Studies commissioned by the National Education...

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...

In this sixth edition of David J. Flinders and Stephen J. Thornton's ground-breaking anthology, the editors assemble the best in past and present curriculum studies scholarship. From John Dewey's nineteenth-century creed to Nel Noddings' provocative call to revive the spirit of the liberal arts,...

This book explores stereotypes that learners of six Asian languages- Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Myanmar, Thai and Vietnamese-hold about the target language country, its cultures and people. Some of the findings, such as the language learners' mental images of Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, are presented...

Curriculum Studies Guidebooks treat the (Post)reconceptualization of curriculum studies. This volume is about the intersections among curriculum studies, history, politics, multiculturalism, gender studies and literary studies. This interdisciplinary book will be of interest to students studying history, politics, multiculturalism, gender and literary studies as...

Author: Robert SmithISBN-10: 1420632167ISBN-13: 9781420632163Publisher: Teacher Created ResourcesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/27/2006Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 10.94h x 8.45w x 0.23d

The Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns by Michael Stephen Schiro presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century. The author analyzes four educational visions--Scholar Academic,...

Develop a curriculum that can transform an ordinary school into a school of excellence! This resource introduces school leaders to dynamic curriculum leadership and a curriculum development process that leads to highly successful school programs. The author demonstrates how administrators can adapt curriculum to...

This book offers teachers and teacher-educators an inspiring alternative to narrowly conceived prescriptions for instruction. Through this collection of contemplative essays, the author explores the meaning of school classrooms as sacred spaces for nurturing student growth and learning. Narrative vignettes are used to illuminate...

This accessible and engaging work introduces current and future teachers, child care providers, and others interested in early childhood education to the importance of the early years in children's well-being and success. It summarizes the research on the value of high-quality services for young...

This book brings together veteran and emerging scholars from a variety of fields to chart new territory for hip-hop based education. Looking beyond rap music and the English language arts classroom, innovative chapters unpack the theory and practice of hip-hop based education in science,...

Like many school districts, Lindsay Unified School District faced difficulty meeting the needs of increasingly diverse student populations. Through this detailed resource, you will learn how Lindsay Unified took action to improve student learning by shifting from a traditional time-based education system to a...

Slow down, tune in, and discover the very purposeful play of infants and toddlers. Addressing considerations like choosing interesting materials, setting up safe and inviting environments, and why you are the most important element of play for very young children, the authors come alongside...

Emphasize the importance of play and learning from infancy through the primary gradesDiscover ways to provide a strong curricular approach for young children's learning while endorsing a playful pedagogy. The articles in this collection emphasize using play to promote children's skills in problem solving,...

The 'Pygmalion phenomenon' is the self-fulfilling prophecy embedded in teachers' expectations. Simply put, when teachers expect students to do well and show intellectual growth, they do; when teachers do not have such expectations, performance and growth are not encouraged and may in fact be...

A New York Times-bestselling author looks at mathematics education in America--when it's worthwhile, and when it's not. Why do we inflict a full menu of mathematics--algebra, geometry, trigonometry, even calculus--on all young Americans, regardless of their interests or aptitudes? While Andrew Hacker has been...

The YWCA Minneapolis Early Childhood Education's anti-biased and play-based curriculum uses practical and real-life experiences to support teacher learning and practice. With thrilling success in 2016, 94% of infants through preschoolers enrolled in this program were on track with age-appropriate development. This curriculum is...

One of the few Reggio Emilia books focused on the infant and toddler years, a powerful tool for early educators.Author: Carolyn P. EdwardsISBN-10: 1605541524ISBN-13: 9781605541525Publisher: Redleaf PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2012Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.40d

Essentially a complete teacher's manual for the novel, this LitPlan Teacher Pack includes lesson plans and reproducible resource materials for A Raisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. It includes: Daily Lessons, Short answer study questions, Multiple choice quiz questions, Vocabulary worksheets for each...

When It Comes to Reading, Writers Have an Advantage We know that writing skills reinforce reading skills, but what's the best way to capitalize on this relationship? By flipping the traditional "reading lesson first, writing lesson second" sequence, Colleen Cruz helps you make the...

Place-based education is on the rise. Tired of "teaching to the test," educators are looking for authentic ways to connect their curriculum to real life. The place-based approach brings students into their communities to learn necessary content and skills by working to meet the...

Curriculum, or the substance of what is taught, is the core business of schools, and yet little exists in the way of a theory of curriculum for educators. This book sets out the principles of curriculum theory and provides a common framework and practical...

How can diverse literature be woven throughout the early childhood curriculum? What kind of learning opportunities do high quality diverse books offer young children? Diverse books in the early childhood classroom can facilitate dialogue and understanding about differences, diversity, and respect. Books as Partners...

Teaching grammar can be overwhelming and is often an overlooked part of effective instruction. The Elementary School Grammar Toolkit to the rescue! Now in its second edition, this comprehensive guide makes grammar instruction fun and meaningful. You will learn how to... - Teach grammar...

The definitive works of the professor and scholar, Donda West, are included in Donda's Rules. Chapters include her systems theory on composition and rhetoric, a resolution on ebonics, a community-based economic development plan, and her studies on Alexander Pushkin. West implemented a system of...

Understanding by Design poses the core, essential questions of understanding and design, and provides readers with practical solutions for the teacher-designer. The book opens by analysing the logic of backward design as an alternative to coverage and activity-oriented plans. Though backward from habit, this...

Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject....

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...

People from all walks of life have been drawn to the practice of Mindfulness. Those who use Mindfulness undoubtedly note its benefits on their overall well-being. However, most people do not discover these practices until adulthood. Which leaves us to wonder... What would happen...

Make the complex task of creating a child-centered curriculum easier with the practical guidelines and ideas in this updated and expanded handbook. Learn how to sharpen your observation and documentation skills, set up your space, and transform your teaching to reflect children's interests and...

Student workbook for use with LitPlan CT Edition: Animal Farm (ISBN 9781602497139) Minimum Qty to Order: 5Author: Mary B. CollinsISBN-10: 1602497141ISBN-13: 9781602497146Publisher: Teacher's Pet PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/11/2015Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d

Teach social-emotional competence--the foundation of school and social success--with the NEW editions of the Strong Kids(TM)--Grades 6-8 curriculum Strong Kids is the fun and easy way to help your students develop the social-emotional skills they need to manage their challenges and succeed in school...

If the three r's define education's past, there are five i's--information, images, interaction, inquiry, and innovation--that forecast its future, one in which students think for themselves, actively self-assess, and enthusiastically use technology to further their learning and contribute to the world. What students need,...

Grammar Galaxy: Nebula Mission Manual is the workbook that is part of a complete language arts curriculum for beginning readers. The Grammar Galaxy: Nebula text (required and purchased separately) uses short, comical stories to teach concepts in a memorable way. Students discover the havoc...

A complete botany curriculum for ages 8-13 (grades 4-8 in the USA). Includes a 100-page student text plus a 150-page teacher's section. The student text is written in a lively, engaging style, often with a touch of whimsical humor, yet delves deeply into the...

Open Minds to Equality is an educator's sourcebook of activities to help students understand and change inequalities based on race, gender, class, age, language, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, and religion. The activities also promote respect for diversity and interpersonal equality among students, fostering a...

Join Carol Ann Tomlinson and Caroline Cunningham Eidson in their continuing exploration of how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and strategies throughout an entire instructional unit. Focusing on the elementary grades, but applicable at all levels, Differentiation in Practice, Grades K-5 will teach anyone...