Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners: Honoring Differences and Creating Community Through Differentiating Instructional Practices - Hardcover

Kryza, Kathleen; Stephens, S. Joy; Duncan, Alicia M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1412949025 ISBN 13: 9781412949026

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

Inspire students to construct their own learning experiences with research-based, easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated instruction across increasingly diversified student bodies.

About this title

About the Author:

Kathleen Kryza consults internationally for her company, Infinite Horizons, and also presents nationally for the Bureau of Education and Research (BER). Kryza has more than 20 years experience in motivating and reaching children, educators, and others through her teaching, consulting, coaching, and writing. Her expertise is in working with students in special education, gifted education, alternative education, and multicultural education. She has a master′s degree in special education and is an adjunct professor in special education at the University of Michigan―Dearborn.

S. Joy Stephens has taught middle and high school students of all levels and abilities in differentiated science, math, and foreign language classrooms. She is a presenter and trainer in practical strategies for differentiating classrooms and inspiring students. She has a master′s degree in biology.

Alicia Duncan is a consultant, program coordinator, and teacher trainer for the Waterford School District in Waterford, Michigan. She shares her expertise across the state of Michigan and throughout the nation in reaching and teaching English Language Learners, gifted students, culturally diverse learners, and inclusion students through differentiated instruction. She has a master′s degree in ESL teaching methodology.

Review:

"The authors succinctly propose an approach designed to generate in students the internal desire to learn! This text promises to be a significant resource for teachers who truly wish to leave a legacy."

-- Sallie M. Noel, Associate Professor of Biology Published On: 2006-04-18

"Fantastic read for anyone interested in implementing differentiated instruction into their classrooms.  Relevant for both beginning and seasoned teachers." -- Cheryl L. Peters, Science Coordinator Published On: 2006-06-15

"Provides 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 Published On: 2006-06-13

"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success." -- Paul Gmelin, Principal Published On: 2006-07-10

"Enables teachers to reach each child where they are, while helping them to strive for more.  As a person who′s struggled with dyslexia, I wish this book had been available for my teachers to have used with me." -- Angela D. Steffke, Secondary Resource Teacher Published On: 2006-06-16

"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 Published On: 2006-12-08

"This book is outstanding. I had several teachers review it and they found it very helpful. We will be providing it for our teachers." -- Kathy Quick-Gunther, Director of Professional Development Published On: 2007-05-22

"If I were just browsing in a bookstore or at a convention and picked up your book, I would buy it just for the quotes. They are the first thing to catch my attention and they are powerful, well-selected quotes. They clearly set the tone of your book; you can tell from them that this is a book of essence and inspiration.” -- Billie Jo Crouse, Third-Grade Teacher Published On: 2007-05-22

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412949025
• ISBN 13: 9781412949026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272