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  • Active Math Problem Solvingby Ken Smith; Rod Jefferson

    Ready-Ed Publications 2001; US$ 7.95

    Contains applied mathematics activities (photocopy masters) that are thematically grouped and are structured to present an increasing level of difficulty with each successive sheet on the theme. The themes include: * Stamp Study * Unmagic squares * Number tracks * Map coloring * Pentominoes more...

  • Letters to a Young Teacherby Jonathan Kozol

    Crown Publishing Group 2007; US$ 13.99

    In these affectionate letters to Francesca, a first grade teacher at an inner-city school in Boston, Jonathan Kozol vividly describes his repeated visits to her classroom while, under Francesca’s likably irreverent questioning, he also reveals his own most personal stories of the years that he has spent in public schools. Letters to a Young Teacher reignites a numberof the controversial issues Jonathan has powerfully addressed in recent years: the mania of high-stakes testing that turns many classrooms into test-prep factories where spontaneity and critical intelligence are no longer valued, the invasion of our public schools by predatory private corporations, and the inequalities of urban schools that are once again almost as segregated... more...

  • The Art of Teaching Primary Scienceby Vaille Dawson; Grady Venville

    Allen & Unwin 2007; US$ 40.90

    An innovative and practical introduction to teaching science to primary students. more...

  • The Daily Fiveby Gail Boushey; Joan Moser

    Stenhouse Publishers 2006; US$ 14.40

    Do you love teaching but feel exhausted from the energy you expend cajoling, disciplining, and directing students on a daily basis? If so, you'll want to meet ?The Sisters?, Gail Boushey and Joan Moser. Based on literacy learning and motivation research, they created a structure called The Daily Five which has been practiced and refined in their own classrooms for ten years, and shared with thousands of teachers throughout the United States. The Daily Five is a series of literacy tasks (reading to self, reading with someone, writing, word work, and listening to reading) which students complete daily while the teacher meets with small groups or confers with individuals. This book not only explains the philosophy behind the structure, but shows... more...

  • Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematicsby Liping Ma

    Taylor & Francis 2010; US$ 37.95

    Includes the original studies that compare US and Chinese elementary teachers' mathematical understanding. This book offers a framework for grasping the mathematical content necessary to develop the thinking of school children. more...

  • Comprehension and Collaborationby Stephanie Harvey; Harvey Daniels

    Heinemann 2009; US$ 35.63

    Comprehension & Collaboration models inquiry circles: well-structured, engaging, cross-curricular, small-group projects. Stephanie Harvey and Harvey ?Smokey? Daniels:? explain 10 conditions for active learning? profile 19 inquiry circles in K?12 classrooms ? share 27 lessons on collaboration, comprehension, and inquiry? give how-tos for 4 types of inquiry circles.Steph and Smokey show how to join students to explore rich curricular content?to wonder, question, build knowledge, and take action. more...

  • Critical Thinking Across The Curriculumby Mal Leicester; Denise Taylor

    McGraw-Hill Education 2010; US$ 47.98

    This exciting, practical book is an essential resource for developing literacy, philosophy and thinking skills in the primary classroom. more...

  • Listening to Young Childrenby Alison Clark; Moss Peter

    National Children''s Bureau 2011; US$ 24.50

    At a time of shifting policy in early years, this second edition offers a timely reminder that listening to young children is still important for reviewing service provision more...

  • Learning to Teachby Gill Nicholls

    Kogan Page 1999; US$ 17.95

    Written in accordance with the Teacher Training Association and Department for Education and Employment guidelines, this text is intended to become a course reference. The author examines all modules which need to be studied in teacher training programmes and takes account of the Labor government's plans for teacher education. more...

  • All Children Can Learnby Roger S. Pankratz; Joseph M. Petrosko

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 36.00

    Now educators, school board members, and policymakers can refer to a single volume for key lessons from the nation's most comprehensive and longest-running school reform model. Written by a nationally prominent group of educators, researchers, and policy analysts, All Children Can Learn presents important research findings from the Kentucky reforms, examines major program elements, and analyzes initiatives that worked or didn't work. Throughout the book, the authors explore the challenges of implementing statewide school change initiatives, offer sound advice for overcoming reform hurdles, and share valuable recommendations for future policy and practice. Reform-minded educators from every type of community will find valuable insights as they... more...