Best Teaching Practices for Reaching All Learners : What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do

by Randi Stone

• ISBN13: 9780761931812
• ISBN10: 0761931813
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-23
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

How are the best teachers in our nation reaching students? This one-of-a-kind educational resource provides ideas from 43 of the best teachers in the country!

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
About the Author	xi
About the Contributors	xiii
1. Language Arts to Reach All Learners	1	(27)
Hometown Hero	1	(2)
Ali Hickey and Michael Stanton, Massachusetts
Reading the First Day	3	(3)
Sharon Lancaster, Kentucky
Using Technology With Struggling Readers and Writers	6	(3)
Carla Hurchalla, Maryland
Using Physical Movement to Motivate At-Risk Students to Read	9	(1)
Carla Hurchalla, Maryland
Educating One Child at a Time	10	(3)
Terri L. Boutin, Indiana
Using Assessment to Drive Instruction	13	(4)
Terri L. Boutin, Indiana
Motivating Middle Schoolers	17	(3)
Rochelle Waggenspack, Louisiana
Inspiring a Reluctant Reader	20	(3)
Patricia Kammeyer, Ohio
Four-Block Literacy Model: Reaching All Learners	23	(1)
Kathleen Kessel, North Dakota
Planning for Differentiated Instruction at the High School Level	24	(4)
Renee A. Moore, Mississippi
2. Math Techniques to Reach Students	28	(7)
Techniques and Strategies to Help the Low Achiever in Mathematics	28	(2)
Curt Boddie, New York
Convincing Mathphobics That They Can Be Successful in Math	30	(3)
Cynthia Baird and Jennifer Rhawn, Virginia
Empowering Students to Accept Challenges	33	(2)
Wesley Yuu, Hawaii
3. Teaching With Technology	35	(5)
Technology and ADHD	35	(1)
Helen F. Melvin, Maine
Technology and Shyness	36	(1)
Helen F Melvin, Maine
Using Technology to Reach At-Risk Students	37	(3)
Laurie Richards, Maine
4. Teaching Techniques	40	(15)
Reaching a Child With Asperger Syndrome	40	(6)
Cynthia L. Pochomis, Delaware
For Autism, Consistency Is Essential	46	(2)
Linda Hickam, Kansas
Magic Happens Here	48	(2)
Jeannette Lucey, IHM Sister, Pennsylvania
High-End Learners: Providing Support	50	(3)
Stephanie Blackburn, Rhode Island
Catching a Student Being Good	53	(2)
Patricia Kammeyer, Ohio
5. Science to Reach All Learners	55	(42)
The Big Hole River Education Program	55	(2)
Allen R. Bone, Montana
Where Does Your Burger Come From?	57	(10)
Rebecca J. Baker, Missouri
Enhancing Curriculum Through a Student Space Program	67	(1)
Mona Sue McPherson, Tennessee
Bringing the Outside Into Your Classroom to Reach Students of All Levels	68	(2)
Patrick Boehmer, North Dakota
Reaching All Learners: One Approach	70	(2)
Loretta Loykasek, Texas
Teaching Chemistry-Challenged Students	72	(4)
Julie Gaubatz, Texas
Using Culminating Activities to Reach All Learners	76	(3)
Lorine M. Lee, Georgia
The Middle School Means Success Program	79	(2)
P.J. Godwin, Alabama
An Out of This World Experience!	81	(6)
Jennifer Linrud, Kansas
Addressing Gender Equity Issues Through Alternative Lesson Design Methods	87	(3)
David Brock, Maryland
Using Hands-On Science and Math to Engage All Learners	90	(2)
Coleen M. Martin, Illinois
Using Checkpoints to Increase Compliance	92	(3)
Brandy Fenenga, South Dakota
Making Science Come Alive	95	(2)
Jim Miller, Washington
6. Teaching With Styles	97	(33)
Active Introduction to a New Classroom	97	(2)
Victoria L. Richey, Oklahoma
Establishing a Schoolwide Club	99	(7)
Christine R. Chaney, Delaware
Using Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom	106	(3)
Fran Mulhern, Pennsylvania
Reaching Special Needs Students Through a Classroom Business	109	(1)
Cynthia L. Pochomis, Delaware
The Use of Service Learning	110	(3)
Nancy B. McIver, New Hampshire
Humor in the Classroom	113	(2)
Marcia Wanous, Idaho
Life's Unnerving Little Habits	115	(2)
Brandy Fenenga, South Dakota
Using Affinity Groups to Promote Professional Development and Enhance School Climate	117	(5)
Susan Okeson, Alaska
Raising Citizens	122	(6)
Deni Lynn Lopez, California
Weekly Reflections	128	(1)
Wendy Miller, North Carolina
My Daily Rubric	129	(1)
Wendy Miller, North Carolina
7. Reaching All Learners With Social Studies	130	(11)
Differentiated Instruction to Reach All Learners: Geography	130	(3)
Lynn Williams, Colorado
Research-Based Teaching Practices to Reach All Learners	133	(2)
Marc Stanke, Wisconsin
Differentiated Instruction to Reach All Learners: Economics	135	(2)
Marc Stanke, Wisconsin
Engaging All Students in Social Studies	137	(4)
Denise L. Carlson, Iowa
8. Reaching Students Through Fine Arts	141	(10)
When Problems of Poverty Interfere With Schooling: Music as a Path to Success	141	(2)
Stephen Lin, Kentucky
Project Van Go: An Art Outreach to Remote and Rural Schools	143	(8)
Jennifer Williams, Idaho
Index	151