Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners
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"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success."
—Paul Gmelin, Principal
White Lake Middle School, MI
"As an administrator, this book provides me with meaningful direction for my staff. Implementing practices from this book will empower both students and teachers alike."
—Sammie Novack, Vice-Principal
Washington Middle School, Bakersfield, CA
"A wealth of advice and activities for secondary teachers who wish to transform the adolescent's need for independence into empowerment, motivation, and inspired learning."
—Belinda Lazarus, Professor of Education
University of Michigan, Dearborn
"Succinctly proposes an approach designed to generate in students the internal desire to learn! Promises to be a significant resource for teachers who truly wish to leave a legacy."
—Sallie M. Noel, Associate Professor of Biology
Austin Peay State University
"Enables teachers to reach students where they are while helping them to strive for more."
—Angela D. Steffke, Secondary Resource Teacher
John F. Kennedy High School, Taylor, MI
Foster a community of students inspired to discover their unique ability to learn!
One of the most effective methods for engaging students is to relate subject matter to learners' interests and experiences. The challenge many secondary teachers face is how to accomplish this goal across an increasingly diverse student body. In this field-tested resource, Kathleen Kryza, S. Joy Stephens, and Alicia Duncan guide educators toward achieving this objective by presenting differentiated lessons that simultaneously engage and inspire students.
Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners gives readers a step-by-step process for gathering the student data necessary to inform their instructional approach. Offering easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated lessons, this research-based book also provides in-depth model lessons and rubrics in content areas to inspire learning. The end result is engaging and meaningful instruction that stirs students to construct their own approach to learning by applying their experiences to relevant subject matter. Readers will also benefit from:
- Case studies and student work samples
- Lesson frameworks and planning guides to help teachers develop standards-based differentiated lessons and units
- Tips, tools, and reproducible materials for assessing student learning styles and preferences
- Sample lessons, activities, and more
Discover how to inspire students by building a community of learners who honor themselves and each other.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Figures
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About the Authors
Part 1: Inspiring Middle and High School Learners
- 1. The Inspiring Classroom
- Motivation vs. Inspiration
- Foundations of the Inspiring Classroom
- Honoring Our Role as Teacher
- Honoring Our Fellow Teachers
- Honoring Our Students
- What is the Inspiring Classroom?
- 2. The Inspiring Classroom: Theory Into Practice
- Three Foundations of an Inspiring Classroom
- Five Elements to Differentiate
- 3. Honoring Individuals, Building Community
- Gathering Data About Students
- Honoring and Inspiring All Learners
- Building Community and Honoring Diversity
- 4. Creating Lifelong Learners: An Apprenticeship Approach
- Maintaining a Balance
- Vital Know-Hows for Student Success
- How to Teach the Vital Know-Hows
Part 2: Activities and Designs to Inspire Middle and High School Leaners
- 5. Lite-n-Lean Learning Activities: Beginning Steps for Inspiring Learners
- Investigations for Advanced Learners
- Questions for Discussing and Journaling
- Offering Student Choices
- Graphic Organizers
- Vocabulary Instruction for Different Learning Profiles
- Learning Profile Projects
- Interest Based Projects
- Varying Text Levels
- Memory Techniques
- 6. Teaching for Meaning
- What is C U KAN?
- Why C U KAN?
- How to Write a C U KAN
- C U KAN Sample
- C U KAN: Teaching Tips for All Lesson Designs
- How C U KAN Will Help You Differentiate
- Deep and Dynamic Lesson Designs
- 7. Deep and Dynamic Design #1: Choice Menus
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Choice Design: Teaching Tips
- 8. Deep and Dynamic Design #2: RAFT Plus
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- RAFT Plus: Teaching Tips
- 9. Deep and Dynamic Design #3: Tiered Lesson
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Tiered Lesson: Teaching Tips
- 10. Deep and Dynamic Design #4: Contracts
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Learning Contracts: Teaching Tips
- 11. Deep and Dynamic Design #5: Learning Stations
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Learning Stations: Teaching Tips
- 12. Deep and Dynamic Design #6: Compacting
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Compacting: Teaching Tips
Part 3: Evaluating and COmmitting to the Inspiring Classroom
- 13. Assessment and Grading in the Inspiring Classroom
- On-Going Assessment
- Grading in the Inspiring Classroom: Now They Get It!
- Assessing Our Own Growth
- Opening the Door
- Resources
- References
- Index
Description
"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success."
—Paul Gmelin, Principal
White Lake Middle School, MI
"As an administrator, this book provides me with meaningful direction for my staff. Implementing practices from this book will empower both students and teachers alike."
—Sammie Novack, Vice-Principal
Washington Middle School, Bakersfield, CA
"A wealth of advice and activities for secondary teachers who wish to transform the adolescent's need for independence into empowerment, motivation, and inspired learning."
—Belinda Lazarus, Professor of Education
University of Michigan, Dearborn
"Succinctly proposes an approach designed to generate in students the internal desire to learn! Promises to be a significant resource for teachers who truly wish to leave a legacy."
—Sallie M. Noel, Associate Professor of Biology
Austin Peay State University
"Enables teachers to reach students where they are while helping them to strive for more."
—Angela D. Steffke, Secondary Resource Teacher
John F. Kennedy High School, Taylor, MI
Foster a community of students inspired to discover their unique ability to learn!
One of the most effective methods for engaging students is to relate subject matter to learners' interests and experiences. The challenge many secondary teachers face is how to accomplish this goal across an increasingly diverse student body. In this field-tested resource, Kathleen Kryza, S. Joy Stephens, and Alicia Duncan guide educators toward achieving this objective by presenting differentiated lessons that simultaneously engage and inspire students.
Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners gives readers a step-by-step process for gathering the student data necessary to inform their instructional approach. Offering easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated lessons, this research-based book also provides in-depth model lessons and rubrics in content areas to inspire learning. The end result is engaging and meaningful instruction that stirs students to construct their own approach to learning by applying their experiences to relevant subject matter. Readers will also benefit from:
- Case studies and student work samples
- Lesson frameworks and planning guides to help teachers develop standards-based differentiated lessons and units
- Tips, tools, and reproducible materials for assessing student learning styles and preferences
- Sample lessons, activities, and more
Discover how to inspire students by building a community of learners who honor themselves and each other.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Figures
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About the Authors
Part 1: Inspiring Middle and High School Learners
- 1. The Inspiring Classroom
- Motivation vs. Inspiration
- Foundations of the Inspiring Classroom
- Honoring Our Role as Teacher
- Honoring Our Fellow Teachers
- Honoring Our Students
- What is the Inspiring Classroom?
- 2. The Inspiring Classroom: Theory Into Practice
- Three Foundations of an Inspiring Classroom
- Five Elements to Differentiate
- 3. Honoring Individuals, Building Community
- Gathering Data About Students
- Honoring and Inspiring All Learners
- Building Community and Honoring Diversity
- 4. Creating Lifelong Learners: An Apprenticeship Approach
- Maintaining a Balance
- Vital Know-Hows for Student Success
- How to Teach the Vital Know-Hows
Part 2: Activities and Designs to Inspire Middle and High School Leaners
- 5. Lite-n-Lean Learning Activities: Beginning Steps for Inspiring Learners
- Investigations for Advanced Learners
- Questions for Discussing and Journaling
- Offering Student Choices
- Graphic Organizers
- Vocabulary Instruction for Different Learning Profiles
- Learning Profile Projects
- Interest Based Projects
- Varying Text Levels
- Memory Techniques
- 6. Teaching for Meaning
- What is C U KAN?
- Why C U KAN?
- How to Write a C U KAN
- C U KAN Sample
- C U KAN: Teaching Tips for All Lesson Designs
- How C U KAN Will Help You Differentiate
- Deep and Dynamic Lesson Designs
- 7. Deep and Dynamic Design #1: Choice Menus
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Choice Design: Teaching Tips
- 8. Deep and Dynamic Design #2: RAFT Plus
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- RAFT Plus: Teaching Tips
- 9. Deep and Dynamic Design #3: Tiered Lesson
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Tiered Lesson: Teaching Tips
- 10. Deep and Dynamic Design #4: Contracts
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Learning Contracts: Teaching Tips
- 11. Deep and Dynamic Design #5: Learning Stations
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Learning Stations: Teaching Tips
- 12. Deep and Dynamic Design #6: Compacting
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Compacting: Teaching Tips
Part 3: Evaluating and COmmitting to the Inspiring Classroom
- 13. Assessment and Grading in the Inspiring Classroom
- On-Going Assessment
- Grading in the Inspiring Classroom: Now They Get It!
- Assessing Our Own Growth
- Opening the Door
- Resources
- References
- Index
Reviews
Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners
Honoring Differences and Creating Community Through Differentiating Instructional Practices
April 2007 | 272 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781412949033 | $44.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412949026 | $96.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781544350004 | $41.00 |
"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success."
—Paul Gmelin, Principal
White Lake Middle School, MI
"As an administrator, this book provides me with meaningful direction for my staff. Implementing practices from this book will empower both students and teachers alike."
—Sammie Novack, Vice-Principal
Washington Middle School, Bakersfield, CA
"A wealth of advice and activities for secondary teachers who wish to transform the adolescent's need for independence into empowerment, motivation, and inspired learning."
—Belinda Lazarus, Professor of Education
University of Michigan, Dearborn
"Succinctly proposes an approach designed to generate in students the internal desire to learn! Promises to be a significant resource for teachers who truly wish to leave a legacy."
—Sallie M. Noel, Associate Professor of Biology
Austin Peay State University
"Enables teachers to reach students where they are while helping them to strive for more."
—Angela D. Steffke, Secondary Resource Teacher
John F. Kennedy High School, Taylor, MI
Foster a community of students inspired to discover their unique ability to learn!
One of the most effective methods for engaging students is to relate subject matter to learners' interests and experiences. The challenge many secondary teachers face is how to accomplish this goal across an increasingly diverse student body. In this field-tested resource, Kathleen Kryza, S. Joy Stephens, and Alicia Duncan guide educators toward achieving this objective by presenting differentiated lessons that simultaneously engage and inspire students.
Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners gives readers a step-by-step process for gathering the student data necessary to inform their instructional approach. Offering easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated lessons, this research-based book also provides in-depth model lessons and rubrics in content areas to inspire learning. The end result is engaging and meaningful instruction that stirs students to construct their own approach to learning by applying their experiences to relevant subject matter. Readers will also benefit from:
- Case studies and student work samples
- Lesson frameworks and planning guides to help teachers develop standards-based differentiated lessons and units
- Tips, tools, and reproducible materials for assessing student learning styles and preferences
- Sample lessons, activities, and more
Discover how to inspire students by building a community of learners who honor themselves and each other.
Table Of Contents:
- List of Figures
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- About the Authors
- Part 1: Inspiring Middle and High School Learners
- 1. The Inspiring Classroom
- Motivation vs. Inspiration
- Foundations of the Inspiring Classroom
- Honoring Our Role as Teacher
- Honoring Our Fellow Teachers
- Honoring Our Students
- What is the Inspiring Classroom?
- 2. The Inspiring Classroom: Theory Into Practice
- Three Foundations of an Inspiring Classroom
- Five Elements to Differentiate
- 3. Honoring Individuals, Building Community
- Gathering Data About Students
- Honoring and Inspiring All Learners
- Building Community and Honoring Diversity
- 4. Creating Lifelong Learners: An Apprenticeship Approach
- Maintaining a Balance
- Vital Know-Hows for Student Success
- How to Teach the Vital Know-Hows
- Part 2: Activities and Designs to Inspire Middle and High School Leaners
- 5. Lite-n-Lean Learning Activities: Beginning Steps for Inspiring Learners
- Investigations for Advanced Learners
- Questions for Discussing and Journaling
- Offering Student Choices
- Graphic Organizers
- Vocabulary Instruction for Different Learning Profiles
- Learning Profile Projects
- Interest Based Projects
- Varying Text Levels
- Memory Techniques
- 6. Teaching for Meaning
- What is C U KAN?
- Why C U KAN?
- How to Write a C U KAN
- C U KAN Sample
- C U KAN: Teaching Tips for All Lesson Designs
- How C U KAN Will Help You Differentiate
- Deep and Dynamic Lesson Designs
- 7. Deep and Dynamic Design #1: Choice Menus
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Choice Design: Teaching Tips
- 8. Deep and Dynamic Design #2: RAFT Plus
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- RAFT Plus: Teaching Tips
- 9. Deep and Dynamic Design #3: Tiered Lesson
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Tiered Lesson: Teaching Tips
- 10. Deep and Dynamic Design #4: Contracts
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Learning Contracts: Teaching Tips
- 11. Deep and Dynamic Design #5: Learning Stations
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Learning Stations: Teaching Tips
- 12. Deep and Dynamic Design #6: Compacting
- Teacher Overview
- Sample Content Subject Examples
- Compacting: Teaching Tips
- Part 3: Evaluating and COmmitting to the Inspiring Classroom
- 13. Assessment and Grading in the Inspiring Classroom
- On-Going Assessment
- Grading in the Inspiring Classroom: Now They Get It!
- Assessing Our Own Growth
- Opening the Door
- Resources
- References
- Index