Synopses & Reviews
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, WV
Embrace 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 classroom
Eight 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.
Synopsis
Using W. Edwards Deming's 14 Points of Quality as the philosophical foundation for this book, national board certified teacher Steve Reifman offers teachers a comprehensive approach to organizing and managing??elementary and middle school classrooms where teachers and learners experience more joy, achieve higher satisfaction, and find greater meaning in their work. Reifman's methods synthesize key concepts from the fields of education, psychology, management, and personal growth, and draw on the work of Stephen Covey, Howard Gardner, Ted Sizer, William Glasser, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Alfie Kohn, and others. Written with the student teacher, beginning teacher, and veteran teacher in mind, Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K???8, ??is situated within today's environment of standards-based instruction and high expectations for learners. Topics include: Building higher-level thinking and habits of mind into the curriculum Promoting student motivation and self-efficacy Exercising teacher leadership Conducting student-led conferences Building meaningful home-school relationships, and much more
This new resource empowers teachers with practical strategies for becoming the most effective instructors they can be and achieving the best learning outcomes possible for their students.
Synopsis
Inspirational and practical, this book presents applications to improve teaching quality in K 8 classrooms and helps teachers find greater meaning and satisfaction in their work.