Everyone agrees that what we do in schools should be based on what we know about how the brain learns. Until recently, however, we have had few clues to unlock the secrets of the brain. Now, research from the neurosciences has greatly improved our understanding of the learning process, and we have a much more solid foundation on which to base educational decisions. In this completely revised and updated second edition, Patricia Wolfe clarifies how...

How do you know if your school is improving? Do you know what really works in reading programs...in writing...in math...in science? How do we measure what works? What about teaching to the test--or to the vast array of standards being mandated? How do we effectively use cooperative learning--and direct instruction--and alternative assessment? How do we sustain school reform? How do we get results--and measure them in terms of student achievement?...

The authors chart a middle course in our war over religion and public education, one that builds on a developing national consensus among educational and religious leaders. While it is not proper for schools to practice religion or proselytize, neither is it permissible to make them "religion-free" zones.

Este libro es resultado de un proceso investigativo decolonial a partir de nuestra reflexión como docentes en una institución educativa de Tucurinca, en el municipio de Zona Bananera, Magdalena. La reflexión está elaborada desde el hacer decolonial, es decir, desde la reflexión propia y colectiva que visibiliza prácticas curriculares perpetuadoras de la colonialidad y de aquellas otras que posibilitan la vivencia de valores, haceres, sentires...

When K-5 students understand how to read text features like diagrams, bullets, insets, and tables, they are reading the whole page-essential for deep comprehension of nonfiction and fiction text. In this revised edition of Reading the Whole Page: Teaching and Assessing Text Features to Meet K-5 Common Core Standards, seasoned educators Michelle Kelley and Nicki Clausen-Grace show you how to explicitly teach K-5 students to read text features, use...

"Help your child succeed with common core math...Math is hard. And for parents, making sense of how math is taught today is even harder. Luckily, this friendly guide takes the intimidation out of Common Core math, making it easier than ever to help your child succeed. In no time, you'll get a grasp on what your child is learning and gain the know-how to help with homework and test-prep time like a pro!" -- Page [4] cover.

Explore the hidden reasons students struggle and what teachers can do to help them become self-directed learners.

Mastery learning is an instructional approach that empowers every student to progress with confidence. Using flexible pacing and targeted supports, teachers guide students through a cyclic process of preparation, demonstration, and formative feedback until there is a mutual agreement between teacher and student that the student is ready to advance. In this book, educator Jonathan Bergmann, a pioneer of the flipped classroom movement, walks you step-by-step...

Maths Problem Solving - Year 6 is the sixth book in the Maths Problem Solving series. The books have been written for teachers to use during the numeracy lesson. They cover the 'solving problem' objectives from the numeracy framework. This book contains three chapters; Making decisions, Reasoning about numbers or shapes and Problems involving 'real life', money or measures. The books are designed in such a way that each section has six stages of questions...

As teachers, the beginning of each school year presents us with fresh starts and opportunities. How will we build community and create a culture that values thinking, learning, and risk-taking? How can we create a safe environment where all learners feel welcome and valued? As writing teachers, it's of utmost importance that we launch our students into the world of writing in a way that engages them and helps to build their confidence. In this book,...