Education - Elementary

This book supports educators in teaching academic writing skills to newcomer English Learners who are just beginning their English language learning journey. This is an excellent resource for ESL educators and instructional coaches to promote faster and better literacy acquisition for their Newcomers and...

This book explores the development of elementary students' understanding of the mathematics of measure, and demonstrates how measurement can serve as an anchor for supporting a deeper understanding of number operations and rational numbers. It is relevant for scholars, teacher educators, and specialists in...

Playful Education provides a guide for you to activate the powers of play to boost your teaching practices and increase your effectiveness as an educator. Educators will learn the foundations of play therapy and how they can be used to guide play within a...

With empirical evidence and theoretical critique, this book unveils the myths and debates (e.g., child-centeredness versus teacher-directedness) about early childhood curricula, revealing their unique social, cultural, and historical roots.Analyzing globally advocated early childhood curricula and ideologies, such as the developmentally appropriate practice, the child-centered...

"Infant Schools and Dissenters: A Vindication of \"a letter of affectionate remonstrance, \" &c." by John Alexander offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century debates surrounding education in England. This historical text examines the role of infant schools and the perspectives of religious dissenters within...

Discover the origins of bird conservation with Charles Almanzo Babcock's "Bird Day; How to prepare for it." This engaging volume, a treasure from the past, offers timeless insights into nature study and the importance of birds in our environment. Specifically crafted as juvenile literature,...

"New Ideals in Rural Schools" by George Herbert Betts offers a compelling look at the challenges and opportunities within early 20th-century public education. Focusing specifically on rural schools, this work delves into key aspects of school administration, curriculum development, and innovative teaching methods. Betts...

"Aunt Mary's Primer: Adorned with a Hundred and Twenty Pretty Pictures" is a charming window into early childhood education. This beautifully illustrated primer, designed as an early reader, introduces young learners to the alphabet through engaging lessons. A classic example of a children's primer,...

The history of the education of African American children in one Alabama town is reconstructed over a period of 100 years, from the First Reconstruction period to the Second Reconstruction period (Governor George Wallace's stand in the schoolhouse door). Lessons learned from this case...

Some educators feel that children's cognitive styles should be taken into account when learning activities are planned for them. The term cognitive styles refers to one's personal style, and describes an individual's mode of understanding, thinking, remembering, judging, and solving problems; in short, how...

This books presents studies of students in grades 3 to 6 at 3 different US school sites located in NYC&Texas.It offers readers an opportunity to consider their own literacy backgrounds;to consider the multiple, dynamic identities of students;&to considerAuthor: Sarah J. McCarthey,IraISBN-10: 0872074463ISBN-13: 9780872074460Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Responding to their recent research on how children learn mathematics, the authors have revised this bestselling textbook to provide practical advice on what works and what should be avoided when teaching second graders. This volume features important revisions to their groundbreaking program based on...

Bruce VanSledright shows how young students can benefit from an investigative, inquiry-based approach to the study of history, as called for by the national standards. Addressing important questions about the teaching and learning of history in today's diverse classrooms, this volume: Conveys the results...

This book describes advances in understanding the nature of science learning and their implications for the design of science instruction, showing how design patterns, design principles, and professional development opportunities coalesce to create and sustain effective instruction.Author: Marcia C. Linn,Bat-Sheva EylonISBN-10: 080586055XISBN-13: 9780805860559Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

This book examines the experience of School in the Park from the perspective of different disciplines to determine how students are learning content within museums&the zoo.It provides a number of examples, case studies, references, scenarios&recommendationsAuthor: Ian PumpianISBN-10: 0805856358ISBN-13: 9780805856354Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/03/2005Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This book, resulting from a collaboration among an educational psychologist, a social studies educator, and a primary teacher, describes in rich detail and illustrates with excerpts from recorded lessons how primary teachers can engage their students in social studies lessons and activities that are...

This book presents scientific evidence from leading research programs that address persistent issues regarding the role of vocabulary in text comprehension. Part I examines how vocabulary is learned; Part II presents instructional interventions thatAuthor: Elfrieda H. HiebertISBN-10: 0805852859ISBN-13: 9780805852851Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2005Pages: 284Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Presents research & innovation from several countries on elementary science teacher education; provides readers with a fuller understanding of the complexities involved and some of the efforts of current policies.Author: Ken AppletonISBN-10: 0805842918ISBN-13: 9780805842913Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/22/2005Pages: 380Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.26h x 6.38w x...

This book draws upon studies of the development of young children's mathematical and analogical reasoning in the United States and Australia to address a number of significant issues in the mathematical development of young children.Author: Lyn D. EnglishISBN-10: 0805841024ISBN-13: 9780805841022Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2004Pages: 236Format:...

This book reviews research on elementary & middle schools students' historical thinking.Grounded in the theoretical context of mediated action, it addresses the breadth of social practices, settings, purposes & tools that influence students.Author: Keith C. Barton,Linda S. LevstikISBN-10: 0805839305ISBN-13: 9780805839302Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2004Pages: 300Format:...

Brings together current research on adult book reading to children; chapter authors are eminent scholars from fields of reading and literacy, child language, speech pathology, and psychology, representing diverse perspectives.Author: Anne Van KleeckISBN-10: 0805839682ISBN-13: 9780805839685Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2003Pages: 418Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.49lbsSize: 9.23h x 6.41w...

Textbook for literacy education courses examining factors related to authors' texts and readers' roles in transforming these texts into stories, and considers how the social discourse in which the text is embedded shapes the story that unfolds.Author: Joanne M. GoldenISBN-10: 0805832874ISBN-13: 9780805832877Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This volume focuses on two related questions that are central to both the psychology of mathematical thinking and learning and to the improvement of mathematics education: What is the nature of arithmetic expertise? How can instruction best promote it? Contributors from a variety of...

Primary text for middle school language arts methods courses. Presents balanced attention to various teaching strategies, processes, and content, demonstrating how all of these connect to improve students abilities to communicate.Author: Sharon KingenISBN-10: 0805830553ISBN-13: 9780805830552Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2000Pages: 622Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.90lbsSize: 11.06h x 8.58w...

Offers a principled conception of reading & learning to read that considers both personal dimensions of literacy & current societal changes; summarizes key research findings on effective teaching; describes current practices; & suggests an action agenda.Author: James V. Hoffman,Peter Afflerbach,Ann M. Duffy-HesterISBN-10: 0805829121ISBN-13: 9780805829129Publisher:...

The Educator's Guide to Substance Abuse Prevention is for educators and other school personnel who are concerned about student drug use and school violence. It will help them to appreciate and use their humanity, professional skills, educational ideals, and the school curriculum as tools...

Two of the most important concepts children develop progressively throughout their mathematics education years are additivity and multiplicativity. Additivity is associated with situations that involve adding, joining, affixing, subtracting, separating and removing. Multiplicativity is associated with situations that involve duplicating, shrinking, stressing, sharing equally,...

Larry Prochner and Nina Howe reflect the variation within the field by bringing together a multidisciplinary group of experts to address key issues in the field: What programs are currently available and what are their origins? How are adults prepared for work in these...

Focusing on the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science, the book addresses the political agenda in which the core curriculum takes place, and provides practical information and guidance on teaching the three subjects. The book briefly traces the history of these core subjects,...

This text contains the latest curriculum and assessment changes. It aims to help students and newly qualified teachers to understand the complexities of being a co-ordinator of a National Curriculum subject in Key Stage 2 and reports on bestAuthor: Mike HarrisonISBN-10: 0750704241ISBN-13: 9780750704243Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage:...

Describes an ESCR-funded research project into the ways in which five primary schools planned and developed curriculum policies. The curricular policies are examined to determine their effects on pupils' learning experiences along with the nature of curricular and social leadership.Author: Jennifer Nias,Geoff Southworth,Penelope CampbellISBN-10:...

Welcome, and thanks for choosing "A Support Curriculum for Language Arts, Grade 3." This curriculum has been developed to provide accommodations to assist students in meeting state and national standards and for educators who teach and support students in the educational process. This information:...

The question of how children become eager, motivated learners and caring, responsible citizens has perplexed educators around the world. Educating Hearts and Minds, a portrait of Japanese preschool and early elementary education, offers a fresh perspective on these questions. Its thesis--which will surprise many...

While recess provides children with a time to play and take a break from the school day, research has shown that it is also a necessary and vital part of their social, emotional, and academic development. This book provides tools and strategies for school...

Perfect as a companion to any elementary science methods textbook or as a stand alone reference for practitioners, The Really Useful Elementary Science Book is a resource teachers will want to reach for again and again. Author: Jeffrey W. BloomISBN-10: 0415958199ISBN-13: 9780415958196Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Education has become dominated by testing, standards, interventions, strategies and political policy. Yet while elements such as these are important, Exploring Education and Childhood contends it is childhood - including its sociology and psychology - that is the vital holistic context for teaching and...

Teachers around the world have found Ian Gilbert's classic text Essential Motivation in the Classroom an inspiring and provocative read. This ground-breaking companion to the book is a definitive one-stop guide for teachers who are looking for inspiration into how his ideas can be...

This book promotes the idea of children's competence in the use of the language of music and argues that all children have a right to participate in musical discovery and celebrates children's engagement with meaningful and disparate experiences in music. With contributions from leading...

Learn how flipping your English language arts classroom can help you reach students of different abilities, improve classroom management, and give you more time to interact with each student. This practical book shows why flipped classrooms are effective and how they work. You will...

How can your local area become a source of inspiration for curriculum development? How can it enhance the teaching and learning at your school?Developing a Local Curriculum explores how your local area and its resources can be used as a stimulus and inspiration for...

This book explores the relationship between pre-school settings and compulsory education. Using a previously unpublished extended essay on the pre-school/school relationship as a starting point, Pre-school and school: two different traditions and the vision of a meeting place by Gunilla Dahlberg and Lenz Taguchi,...

Featuring extracts from some of the most influential education writers in recent times The Guided Reader to Teaching and Learning is an essential compendium providing insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting practitioners at every level.All extracts have been carefully chosen to represent...

The renowned and highly experienced editors of this book bring together the leading voices in contemporary English education under the banner of the International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE). The collected chapters here represent the very best of international writing on the...

This practical book gives you all the ideas you need to make drama a regular and integral part of your school's curriculum, offering detailed suggestions of drama work for ages four to seven. The teaching units are arranged around four strands: drama for literacy;...

This highly practical book gives you all the ideas you need to make drama an exciting, regular and integral part of your primary school's curriculum.Author: Miles Tandy,Jo HowellISBN-10: 0415483506ISBN-13: 9780415483506Publisher: David Fulton PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2010Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.80w x 0.50d

This book explores the contribution made by art and creativity to early education and learning, by reflecting upon and understanding more about the role of the 'atelier' in the pioneering pre-schools of Reggio Emilia.Author: Vea VecchiISBN-10: 0415468779ISBN-13: 9780415468770Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2010Pages: 224Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize:...

This is a comprehensive and flexible resource that contains 60 stand-alone modules that cover all the essential aspects of writing a story and a number of other resources for teachers.Author: Stephen BowkettISBN-10: 0415468558ISBN-13: 9780415468558Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2009Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.20w x...

Creative Learning in the Primary School uses ethnographic research to consider the main features of creative teaching and learning within the context of contemporary policy reforms. In particular, the authors are interested in the clash between two oppositional discourses - creativity and performativity -...

Creative Approaches to Poetry for the Primary Framework for Literacy supports teachers in planning, teaching and, most importantly, enjoying poetry with their pupils. With an emphasis on creative, cross curricular approaches the authors explore tried and tested methods of teaching poetry in an engaging...

This is a handbook for teachers responsible for managing TAs/ support assistants. It provides guidance and practical support in deploying, training and monitoring the effectiveness of TAs so that they fulfil their potential as a valuable resourceAuthor: Sue Briggs,Sue CunninghamISBN-10: 0415457211ISBN-13: 9780415457217Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...