Putting Research to Work in Your School
David C. (Charles) Berliner
- Arizona State University, USA
Ursula Casanova
- Arizona State University, West
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Description
Formerly a SkyLight Publication
Putting Research to Work in Your School-the only book of its kind-presents the results of professional research in an accessible, readable format. Internationally renowned researchers offer real-life practices that work in today's schools. You'll be inspired to try these well-researched teaching strategies.
You'll be encouraged to ask tough questions:
Putting Research to Work in Your School-the only book of its kind-presents the results of professional research in an accessible, readable format. Internationally renowned researchers offer real-life practices that work in today's schools. You'll be inspired to try these well-researched teaching strategies.
You'll be encouraged to ask tough questions:
- How appropriate are my assignments?
- How can I better manage my classroom and my class time?
- How does my assessment of students impact their motivation?
You'll learn how to bring your teaching methods and resources up-to-date, tap the potential to learn in each of your students, and celebrate your students' diversity.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Section I: Teaching
- Introduction
- 1. How Appropriate Are Most Teachers' Assignments?
- 2. Ability Grouping: Does It Cause More Problems Than It Solves?
- 3. Are There Any New Teaching Methods? Yes, and This One Produces Startling Results!
- 4. Are You Teaching Kids the Right Skills for Remembering?
- 5. How to Make a Good Impression Every Day
- 6. Why What You Write on Homework Papers Counts
- 7. How to Increase Scientific Literacy: Teach It!
- 8. What Do We Know About Well-Managed Classrooms?
- 9. Managing Instructional Time
- 10. What Kind of Resource Is Your Resource Room?
- 11. Teacher Efficacy: How Can Teachers Make a Difference?
Section II: Instructional Strategies
- Introduction
- 13. Being the Teacher Helps Students Learn
- 14. When Are Two Heads Better Than One?
- 15. Peer Tutoring: A New Look at a Popular Practice
- 16. The Case for Peer Tutoring
- 17. How to Make Cross-Age Tutoring Work
- 18. The Benefits of Reading Stories Aloud
- 19. Retelling Stories Can Help Kids Become Better Readers
- 20. Should We Raise the Reading Speed Limit for First-Graders?
- 21. The Field Trip: Frill or Essential
- 22. Play Is the Work of Childhood
- 23. Bilingual Instruction: Which Strategies Work Best?
Section III: Learning
- Introduction
- 24. How Memory Works: Implications for Teachers
- 25. Rethinking Intellectual Aptitude
- 26. Use What Students Already Know to Teach New Things
- 27. Challenging Misconceptions in Science
- 28. How Children Think About Mathematics
- 29. Are Your Students Getting the Most From Their Writing Revisions?
- 30. Schooling and the Reduction of Linguistic Competence
- 31. What Are Students Doing When They Do All That Seatwork?
- 32. Helping Kids Learn How to Learn
Section IV: Motivation
- Introduction
- 33. Is Your Classroom Learning-Oriented?
- 34. Are Grades Undermining Motivation?
- 35. Motivating Students Through Project-Based Learning
- 36. Fictional Inducements to Attention
- 37. Do Failing Students Benefit From Being Retained?
- 38. Are We Expecting Enough Effort From Students
- 39. Can We Help Children Stay Enthusiastic About School?
- 40. Changing Minds to Change Behavior
- Section V: School and Society
- Introduction
- 41. Is Parent Involvement Worth the Effort?
- 42. Parents Can Be Great Summer Tutors
- 43. Does Culture Affect Reading Comprehension?
- 44. Big Gains in Reading Overnight: Creating the Right Context for Learning
- 45. Are You Helping Boys Outperform Girls in Math?
- 46. Creating Better School Citizens
- 47. Effective Schools: Teachers Make the Difference
Section VI: Testing
- Introduction
- 48. Getting the Best Estimate of Learning Potential
- 49. Student Anxiety and Student Achievement onTests
- 50. Should Students Be Made Test-Wise?
- 51. How Standardized Tests Affect Teachers
- 52. Performance Testing in Education: An Increase in Authenticity
- Epilogue
- Index
Description
Formerly a SkyLight Publication
Putting Research to Work in Your School-the only book of its kind-presents the results of professional research in an accessible, readable format. Internationally renowned researchers offer real-life practices that work in today's schools. You'll be inspired to try these well-researched teaching strategies.
You'll be encouraged to ask tough questions:
Putting Research to Work in Your School-the only book of its kind-presents the results of professional research in an accessible, readable format. Internationally renowned researchers offer real-life practices that work in today's schools. You'll be inspired to try these well-researched teaching strategies.
You'll be encouraged to ask tough questions:
- How appropriate are my assignments?
- How can I better manage my classroom and my class time?
- How does my assessment of students impact their motivation?
You'll learn how to bring your teaching methods and resources up-to-date, tap the potential to learn in each of your students, and celebrate your students' diversity.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Section I: Teaching
- Introduction
- 1. How Appropriate Are Most Teachers' Assignments?
- 2. Ability Grouping: Does It Cause More Problems Than It Solves?
- 3. Are There Any New Teaching Methods? Yes, and This One Produces Startling Results!
- 4. Are You Teaching Kids the Right Skills for Remembering?
- 5. How to Make a Good Impression Every Day
- 6. Why What You Write on Homework Papers Counts
- 7. How to Increase Scientific Literacy: Teach It!
- 8. What Do We Know About Well-Managed Classrooms?
- 9. Managing Instructional Time
- 10. What Kind of Resource Is Your Resource Room?
- 11. Teacher Efficacy: How Can Teachers Make a Difference?
Section II: Instructional Strategies
- Introduction
- 13. Being the Teacher Helps Students Learn
- 14. When Are Two Heads Better Than One?
- 15. Peer Tutoring: A New Look at a Popular Practice
- 16. The Case for Peer Tutoring
- 17. How to Make Cross-Age Tutoring Work
- 18. The Benefits of Reading Stories Aloud
- 19. Retelling Stories Can Help Kids Become Better Readers
- 20. Should We Raise the Reading Speed Limit for First-Graders?
- 21. The Field Trip: Frill or Essential
- 22. Play Is the Work of Childhood
- 23. Bilingual Instruction: Which Strategies Work Best?
Section III: Learning
- Introduction
- 24. How Memory Works: Implications for Teachers
- 25. Rethinking Intellectual Aptitude
- 26. Use What Students Already Know to Teach New Things
- 27. Challenging Misconceptions in Science
- 28. How Children Think About Mathematics
- 29. Are Your Students Getting the Most From Their Writing Revisions?
- 30. Schooling and the Reduction of Linguistic Competence
- 31. What Are Students Doing When They Do All That Seatwork?
- 32. Helping Kids Learn How to Learn
Section IV: Motivation
- Introduction
- 33. Is Your Classroom Learning-Oriented?
- 34. Are Grades Undermining Motivation?
- 35. Motivating Students Through Project-Based Learning
- 36. Fictional Inducements to Attention
- 37. Do Failing Students Benefit From Being Retained?
- 38. Are We Expecting Enough Effort From Students
- 39. Can We Help Children Stay Enthusiastic About School?
- 40. Changing Minds to Change Behavior
- Section V: School and Society
- Introduction
- 41. Is Parent Involvement Worth the Effort?
- 42. Parents Can Be Great Summer Tutors
- 43. Does Culture Affect Reading Comprehension?
- 44. Big Gains in Reading Overnight: Creating the Right Context for Learning
- 45. Are You Helping Boys Outperform Girls in Math?
- 46. Creating Better School Citizens
- 47. Effective Schools: Teachers Make the Difference
Section VI: Testing
- Introduction
- 48. Getting the Best Estimate of Learning Potential
- 49. Student Anxiety and Student Achievement onTests
- 50. Should Students Be Made Test-Wise?
- 51. How Standardized Tests Affect Teachers
- 52. Performance Testing in Education: An Increase in Authenticity
- Epilogue
- Index
June 1996 | 260 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781575170640 | $40.95 |
Formerly a SkyLight Publication
Putting Research to Work in Your School-the only book of its kind-presents the results of professional research in an accessible, readable format. Internationally renowned researchers offer real-life practices that work in today's schools. You'll be inspired to try these well-researched teaching strategies.
You'll be encouraged to ask tough questions:
Putting Research to Work in Your School-the only book of its kind-presents the results of professional research in an accessible, readable format. Internationally renowned researchers offer real-life practices that work in today's schools. You'll be inspired to try these well-researched teaching strategies.
You'll be encouraged to ask tough questions:
- How appropriate are my assignments?
- How can I better manage my classroom and my class time?
- How does my assessment of students impact their motivation?
You'll learn how to bring your teaching methods and resources up-to-date, tap the potential to learn in each of your students, and celebrate your students' diversity.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Section I: Teaching
- Introduction
- 1. How Appropriate Are Most Teachers' Assignments?
- 2. Ability Grouping: Does It Cause More Problems Than It Solves?
- 3. Are There Any New Teaching Methods? Yes, and This One Produces Startling Results!
- 4. Are You Teaching Kids the Right Skills for Remembering?
- 5. How to Make a Good Impression Every Day
- 6. Why What You Write on Homework Papers Counts
- 7. How to Increase Scientific Literacy: Teach It!
- 8. What Do We Know About Well-Managed Classrooms?
- 9. Managing Instructional Time
- 10. What Kind of Resource Is Your Resource Room?
- 11. Teacher Efficacy: How Can Teachers Make a Difference?
- Section II: Instructional Strategies
- Introduction
- 13. Being the Teacher Helps Students Learn
- 14. When Are Two Heads Better Than One?
- 15. Peer Tutoring: A New Look at a Popular Practice
- 16. The Case for Peer Tutoring
- 17. How to Make Cross-Age Tutoring Work
- 18. The Benefits of Reading Stories Aloud
- 19. Retelling Stories Can Help Kids Become Better Readers
- 20. Should We Raise the Reading Speed Limit for First-Graders?
- 21. The Field Trip: Frill or Essential
- 22. Play Is the Work of Childhood
- 23. Bilingual Instruction: Which Strategies Work Best?
- Section III: Learning
- Introduction
- 24. How Memory Works: Implications for Teachers
- 25. Rethinking Intellectual Aptitude
- 26. Use What Students Already Know to Teach New Things
- 27. Challenging Misconceptions in Science
- 28. How Children Think About Mathematics
- 29. Are Your Students Getting the Most From Their Writing Revisions?
- 30. Schooling and the Reduction of Linguistic Competence
- 31. What Are Students Doing When They Do All That Seatwork?
- 32. Helping Kids Learn How to Learn
- Section IV: Motivation
- Introduction
- 33. Is Your Classroom Learning-Oriented?
- 34. Are Grades Undermining Motivation?
- 35. Motivating Students Through Project-Based Learning
- 36. Fictional Inducements to Attention
- 37. Do Failing Students Benefit From Being Retained?
- 38. Are We Expecting Enough Effort From Students
- 39. Can We Help Children Stay Enthusiastic About School?
- 40. Changing Minds to Change Behavior
- Section V: School and Society
- Introduction
- 41. Is Parent Involvement Worth the Effort?
- 42. Parents Can Be Great Summer Tutors
- 43. Does Culture Affect Reading Comprehension?
- 44. Big Gains in Reading Overnight: Creating the Right Context for Learning
- 45. Are You Helping Boys Outperform Girls in Math?
- 46. Creating Better School Citizens
- 47. Effective Schools: Teachers Make the Difference
- Section VI: Testing
- Introduction
- 48. Getting the Best Estimate of Learning Potential
- 49. Student Anxiety and Student Achievement onTests
- 50. Should Students Be Made Test-Wise?
- 51. How Standardized Tests Affect Teachers
- 52. Performance Testing in Education: An Increase in Authenticity
- Epilogue
- Index