Energize the Classroom
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Book Descriptions
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"Teach Like A Champion" 49 Techniques That Put Students On The Path To College http://teachlikeachampion.wiley.com/
“A few teachers may be born with an intuitive gift for teaching, but when I watch a great teacher I see mostly hard work and attention to detail,” summarizes author Doug Lemov. Teach Like A Champion is essential reading for teachers who intend to make every moment count in their classrooms, it is a set of tools they can use to become successful in the world’s greatest profession.
"Why Students Don't Like School" A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How The Mind Works And What It Means For The Classroom Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham focuses his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning. His book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn. It reveals-the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences.
Me, $25.00, and the Search For The American Dream http://www.scratchbeginnings.com/
Attending Merrimack College in North Andover, MA on a basketball scholarship, Adam Shepard graduated in 2006 with a degree in Business Management and Spanish. Serving as a Resident Advisor during his upperclassmen years, he began to take particular interest in the social issues of our nation. Shortly after graduation – with almost literally $25 to his name – Shepard departed his home state for Charleston, SC, embarking on the journey that has now become Scratch Beginnings. "Readicide" How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It http://www.kellygallagher.org/books_dvds/books_dvds.html
Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools. Reading is dying in our schools. Educators are familiar with many of the factors that have contributed to the decline — poverty, second-language issues, and the ever-expanding choices of electronic entertainment. In this provocative new book, Kelly Gallagher suggests, however, that it is time to recognize a new and significant contributor to the death of reading: our schools. "If It Ain't Broke, Break It" Creating Organized Chaos in the Classroom Cary Nadzak Published by looneyteachr publishing. It is gorgeous and full of ideas for teachers across the curriculum! There are ideas on how to use paper plates, popsicle sticks, plastic Easter eggs and lunch bags to engage kids in reading and writing activities! check out looneyteachr.com where you can purchase a copy! Energize the High School Classroom Paul Richmond Everyone could use a playbook. Something to refer to that provides that specific "spark" or research that can enhance the classroom experience. This book will provide you with ways to deliver curriculum, not organize it. The best material in the world is often ignored by students because of the method it is delivered. You may even discover that after reading and implementing ideas from this book, you will begin to surprise yourself with additional ideas of your own. It's How You Play the Game Brian Kilmeade http://www.amazon.com/Its-How-You-Play-Game/dp/0061237264
It's How You Play the Game features more than ninety anecdotes and vignettes from men and women such as wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and gymnast Kerri Strug, historical figures Abraham Lincoln and General George Patton, grassroots greats Rudy Ruettiger of Notre Dame and Coach Ken Carter, and many more.You don't have to be a star athlete to take away valuable lessons from the world of sports—whether it's learning how to get along with others, to never give up, to be gracious in victory and defeat, even knowing when to throw in the towel. Each interview conducted by Brian Kilmeade reveals personal stories of the defining sports moments in the lives of athletes, CEOs, actors, politicians, and historical figures. Men and women, pros and amateurs alike, explain how the discipline and rules they learned on the field prepared them to handle life and overcome adversity with dignity and sportsmanship. 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs
Laurence Shatkin This unveils the most secure and high-paying jobs in good times and bad times. In just two steps, this book helps readers focus their career options and learn more about secure jobs that interest them.
First, reader explore 75 lists that rank the best recession-proof jobs according to pay, growth, openings, education level, personality type and more. Next, readers review descriptions of the jobs that appeal to them. These detailed descriptions include information about a job's pay, growth, openings, tasks, skills needed and much more. Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Pones to Education Liz Kolb Many, if not most, educators view cell phones as the enemy. Author Liz Kolb sees them as powerful technology in the hands of students. Acknowledging the current reality at many schools ban student cell phone use in the classroom Kolb discusses a host of innovative and highly interesting uses for the technology that do not require using the phones in the classroom. She also addresses the issues that have caused the bans and provides guidelines for overcoming the problems. Ignoring, or worse, demonizing a technology that students willingly and actively use in every other aspect of their lives is not a winning educational strategy. Mini lessons and powerful resources throughout the book are easily adaptable and appropriate for almost any grade level and are designed to enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom. This book is a practical guide for educators who would like to turn what many consider an annoying digital toy into a powerful educational tool.
The Daily Spark SparkNotes Editors The Daily Spark delivers stimulating and effective exercises to motivate and focus students at the start of class. Each book features 180 exercises, one for each day of the school year. These small, handy books are brightly designed for quick and easy reproduction.
Classroom Activators Jerry Evanski http://www.creativeteaching.org
Classroom Activators features 64 research-based, practical teaching strategies that are guaranteed to boost motivation in your learners. Inside this user-friendly, value-priced resource, you'll discover strategies to make your classroom more productive, you less stressed and your students more motivated. For all grades.
Classroom Activators: More Than 100 Ways to Energize Learners: Second Edition
This handy guide is a fun, creative collection of practical strategies that teachers of all grade levels can use to stimulate, invigorate, and re-energize learners whenever they need a "brain break." Each section presents specific activities and engaging techniques to capture and maintain students’ attention.
The Excellent 11 Ron Clark The Excellent 11" has been called a "must read" for all teachers, administrators and parents. It covers the eleven qualities that are necessary when trying to inspire children, motivate them to learn and help raise their test scores.
100 WORDS Every High School Graduate Should Know Editors of American Heritage Dictionaries http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com What should the vocabulary of a well-rounded high school graduate be like? These 100 words provide the starting point in answering that question. The list is representative of the words that serious students will encounter in their coursework and will come to use as adults, whether in conversation or while reading the daily newspaper.
The World is Flat Thomas L. Friedman http://www.thomaslfriedman.com
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