Engaging Today's Students: What All Teachers Need to Know & Be Able to Do - Softcover

Elaine M. Millen; Dr. Robert K. Greenleaf; Doris Wells-Papanek MEd; Sharyn L. Orvis

9780976786061: Engaging Today's Students: What All Teachers Need to Know & Be Able to Do

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ISBN 10: 0976786060 ISBN 13: 9780976786061

Publisher: Greenleaf Papanek Publications, 2010

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In the Grades 5-12 Edition of 'Engaging Today's Students', we have examined the research around the learner of today, effective teaching practices, and the brain sciences that link to long-term memory and recall. We have observed hundreds of classroom lessons and activities, developed by an array of practicing educators. A strong indicator for how we organized this book was our deep commitment to learners ~ students as learners AND teachers as learners ~ and how we all can learn in significant and sustainable ways. With a central focus on what today s learners require, we have created two editions, one with a focus on College level learners and the other referencing the needs of the grades 5-12 population of students. Each addresses the four essential learning components that drive student engagement.

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About the Author

Elaine M. Millen has over twenty five years experience in education as a teacher, principal, director of special education, curriculum director and assistant superintendent of schools. She has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level at both public and private institutions. She has worked with hundreds of school leaders across the country in areas related to curriculum, using data for decision making, and research based instructional practices. She is the co-developer of EMPHASIS, a standards implementation process for K-12 schools; and the Literacy for All System a middle and high school process for engaging content area teachers in defining a coherent literacy program. She was part of the Northeast Regional Laboratory at Brown University and was a consultant to the secondary reform project, elaine.millen@granite.edu. Dr. Robert K. Greenleaf has taught at all grade levels, K-16, served as a professional development specialist at Brown University, and has 20 years of experience in public education, ranging from Superintendent of Schools to Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Elementary School Principal, Teacher, and Special Education Assistant. He is President of Greenleaf Learning, which specializes in educational strategies for understanding behaviors, building esteem and achievement, and brain-based learning for long-term memory and recall. Bob is the author of seven instructional books, as well as many articles. Bob holds a Doctorate in Education from Vanderbilt University, a Masters in Educational Administration, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, bob@greenleaflearning.com. Doris Wells-Papanek, M.Ed. is a design research consultant and learning coach. With over 25 years of experience, Doris collaborates with educators, learners of all ages, and designers to create human-centered learning experiences and tailored tools. She specializes in student-centered learning and accountability, student engagement, self-directed learning, formative assessments, and contextual storytelling. Doris has facilitated change strategies, managed user interface groups, taught design, conducted usability studies, and designed the appearance and behavior of software. She is the co-author of five books on student-centered learning, as well as many articles. Doris holds a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Design from National-Louis University and a Bachelor s in Product and Environmental Design, doris@tailoredlearningtools.com. Sharyn L. Orvis has over 20 years experience in urban and rural education PK-Grade 12. Certified as an English teacher, Reading Specialist and Principal, Sharyn has provided leadership in the school/district improvement process serving as Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Instructional Improvement, and Federal grants manager. She has worked to support teachers, paraprofessionals, students, their families, and communities. Sharyn has experience in professional development, curriculum revision, and data driven formative assessments for instruction. As the principal of a Title I School in Need of Improvement, she worked closely with staff and families to make a profound difference in school culture and student achievement, resulting in substantial sustained progress within two years, cntrywds@verizon.net.

Review

Reading 'Engaging Today's Students, What All Teachers Need to Know & Be Able to Do' takes you on a well-guided journey between the brain and the successful, interactive, and collaborative classroom, as you gain in-depth understanding of the innovative, brain-research based strategies that enrich the time students spend in your classroom. Cogent suggestions are offered that will enhance instructors effective building higher cognition through relevant learner-centered assignments, personally relevant choice and goals, neuro-logically paced class work, opportunities (for) real world application of understanding, differentiated instruction, intrinsically engaging and challenging class work, and authentic assessments that incorporate creative problem solving and ongoing, formative feedback. Specific examples, student responses, end of chapter questions, well-constructed diagrams, and an appendix filled with programmatic applications of the strategies described, make this book practical as a reference to return to as you continue to build your effectiveness in the classroom. --Judy Willis, MD, M.Ed., Santa Barbara Middle School, CA.

This new paradigm for college teaching is presented through a clear step-by-step process using essential application questions and actions to consider when designing a college course. --Elaine Mangiante, M.Ed., University of Rhode Island, Teacher Preparation Program

This new paradigm for college teaching is presented through a clear step-by-step process using essential application questions and actions to consider when designing a college course. --Elaine Mangiante, M.Ed., University of Rhode Island, Teacher Preparation Program

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