Real World Writing Strategies
Kelly Gallagher's real-world approach to writing instruction - featuring modeling & mentor texts - is practical, relevant and doable by any teacher, says Rhonda Leduc.
Transformational Teaching
Reviewer Jenni Miller found this book to be a practical guide written by educators who understand how we must teach students in the age of information overload.
Partnering with Parents
Author Katy Ridnouer has good ideas that can help teachers become better at partnering with parents to advance student learning, says our reviewer.
What Makes Kids Tick & Learn
Silver’s gift, says Julie Dermody, is not just informing readers about motivational research, but bringing all the research together for classroom use.
Teacher-Led PD Circles
Don’t let “Process Learning Circles” scare you: no hand-holding & singing, says our reviewer. These circles can put relevant, practical PD back in teachers' hands.
Energize ELLs
The understanding she gained from this book will help reviewer Mary Churchill better prepare her pre-service teachers to work with ELL students.
Turn Students into Sleuths
Wherever you are on your journey to improve text-based critical thinking & discussion, you'll find a wealth of ideas & resources, says reviewer Joan Cansdale.
Teaching Comparative Thinking
This book, one of a series intended for study by professional learning "clubs", explores a basic strategy of good teaching effectively, says reviewer & NBCT Joni Allison.
Inspiring the Adolescent Brain
Reviewer Diane Horban says Judy Willis succeeds in intertwining brain research with practical lesson ideas to ignite the thinking power of 10 to 14-year olds.