Small Teaching K-8: Igniting the Teaching Spark with the Science of Learning

Sanders, Sarah Connell; Lang, James M.

ISBN 10: 1119862795 / ISBN 13: 9781119862796

Published by Jossey-Bass, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Small Teaching K-8: Igniting the Teaching Spark with the Science of Learning
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119862795
• ISBN 13: 9781119862796
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Cognitive science research-based teaching techniques any educator can implement in their K-8 classroom

In Small Teaching K-8, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang’s bestselling Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning to the elementary and middle school setting. Via clear descriptions and step-by-step methods, the book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes.

The interventions consist of classroom or online learning activities, one-time additions, or small modifications in course design or communication. Regardless of their form, they all deliver powerful, positive consequences.

In this book, readers will also find:

• Foundational concepts from up-to-date cognitive research that has implications for classroom teaching and the rationales for using them in a K-8 classroom
• Concrete examples of how interventions have been used by faculty in various disciplines
• Directions on the specific timing of each intervention, backed by evidence-based reasons

An essential resource for K-8 educators seeking ways to improve their efficacy in the classroom, Small Teaching K-8 offers teachers intuitive and actionable advice on helping students absorb and retain knowledge for the long-term.

About the Author

SARAH CONNELL SANDERS is an accomplished educator and writer with a master’s degree in education from Boston College. She is a regular correspondent for Worcester Magazine and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

JAMES M. LANG is a former professor of English and director of the D’Amour Center for Teaching Excellence at Assumption University. He is the author of six books, including the bestselling Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning.