Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8

Bringing Out the Best in Your Students

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

Av Steve Reifman, Steve Reifman

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"Contains information that is vitally important for the success of any classroom."—Julie Duford, Fifth-Grade TeacherPolson Middle School, MT"Gives teachers a format that we can develop into a philosophy or goal for our classrooms so our students become enthusiastic about learning."—Debbie Halcomb, Fourth-Grade TeacherRobert W. Combs Elementary, Cornettsville, KY"Takes Gardner, Covey, Tomlinson, and wraps them all together in a very motivating approach."—Karen Kersey, Second-Grade TeacherAlbans Elementary, St. Albans, WVEmbrace quality as the number one priority in your classroom!Inspirational and practical, this book focuses on the quality of teaching and learning in elementary and middle school classrooms and helps teachers and students find more joy, satisfaction, and meaning in their work.Experienced teacher Steve Reifman defines a quality classroom in reader-friendly terms, explains how to measure quality, and covers the conditions under which all students are empowered to reach their full potential. The author synthesizes key concepts from the fields of education, psychology, management, and personal growth to arrive at the eight essential elements of teaching, including realistic goal setting, assessment-oriented instruction, parent involvement, and teacher leadership. Written in a personal, engaging voice and drawing upon the work of experts such as Stephen Covey, Howard Gardner, Ted Sizer, William Glasser, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Alfie Kohn, and Alan Blankstein, this resourcePromotes student motivation and a classroom environment of trust and respect Builds higher-level thinking and group problem solving into the curriculum Presents classroom applications, examples, anecdotes, and reproducible pagesFeatures ideas from practicing teachers for putting these essential ideas to work in the classroomEight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K–8 motivates student teachers, beginning teachers, and veteran educators to become the most effective instructors they can be and achieve the best learning outcomes possible for their students.

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Utgivningsdatum2008-07-29
Mått215 x 279 x 13 mm
Vikt540 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagSAGE Publications Inc
ISBN9781412954426

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Steve Reifman has been an elementary school teacher for more than 13 years. During that time, he has earned National Board Certification, traveled to Japan as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, and completed two master’s degrees. He has experience working with students in all of the elementary grades, and he has taught in both public and private schools. Currently, Reifman teaches third grade at Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Monica, California.Ever since reading William Glasser’s The Quality School at the beginning of his career, his primary interest has been in the field of quality control. Reifman has read extensively in this area, has created and led numerous professional development courses, and has attended many conferences and workshops. Specifically, the focus of his work in the classroom has involved defining quality in student-friendly terms, measuring it, and creating the conditions where all students are empowered to reach their full potential and appreciate the joy of learning.

List of FiguresAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction1. Essential 1: Establishing a Sense of PurposeThe Overall AimClass Mission StatementThe Seven Life RolesPersonal Mission StatementsKey Points From Essential 12. Essential 2: Determining GoalsWhat Is Quality?Determining Student GoalsKey Points From Essential 2Reflection Questions3. Essential 3: Building Quality Into the ProcessThe Inspection Role PlayThe Writing Process ExampleGuiding ApproachesDisciplinary UnderstandingThe Funds of Knowledge ApproachDifferentiated InstructionMultiple IntelligencesWrapping Up the Story Writing ExampleBuilding Quality Into the Process: Other ExamplesThe Yearlong PerspectiveA Single School DayIndividual LessonsKey Points From Essential 3Reflection Questions4. Essential 4: Involving ParentsNine Reasons to Make the EffortGuiding Principles for Home-School CommunicationWays to Build and Maintain Relationships With ParentsOther Ways to Promote Working TogetherHelping Parents Help Their ChildrenBack to School Night, Conferences, and Open HouseKey Points From Essential 4Reflection Questions5. Essential 5: Improving ContinuouslyImproving Our Habits of CharacterAcademic Improvement at the Individual LevelAcademic Improvement at the Team LevelIncreasing Enthusiasm Throughout the YearContinuous Process Improvement: The Personal Spelling List ExampleIndividual Improvement ProjectsOur Development as Professional EducatorsKey Points From Essential 5Reflection Questions6. Essential 6: Investing in TrainingKey Points From Essential 6Reflection Questions7. Essential 7: Nurturing Intrinsic MotivationClassroom ParallelsThe Problems With RewardsComing to Grips With These FindingsA Different ApproachNurturing Forces of Intrinsic MotivationIntrinsic Motivation: A SummaryKey Points From Essential 7Reflection Questions8. Essential 8: Exercising LeadershipThe Big PictureRounding Out the Leadership SkeletonConclusionKey Points From Essential 8Reflection QuestionsResource A: The Seven Life RolesResource B: Guiding ApproachesResource C: Classroom Management PlanResource D: Using Student HandbooksNotesReferencesIndex