The most effective teachers are those who are both purposeful and intentional in their daily work. Built on seven well-researched teaching principles, this resource outlines how to thoughtfully cultivate a rich learning environment conducive to the success of every student. Topics covered range from classroom management to establishing learning goals and are applicable to new and veteran teachers alike.
Use this resource to incorporate best practices for your classroom:
- Create a classroom based on learning and equality through evidence-based practices.
- Develop strong instructional strategies and classroom management skills.
- Implement formative assessments into everyday studies for student success.
- Understand the importance of perseverance and grit in the classroom setting.
- Acquire best practices for fostering a learning environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive.
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Conceptualizing the Classroom as an Ecosystem
Chapter 2: Establishing and Communicating Learning Goals
Chapter 3: Incorporating Strategic Teaching and Learning
Chapter 4: Improving Classroom Management
Chapter 5: Conducting Regular Formative Assessment
Chapter 6: Employing Differentiated Instruction for All Students
Chapter 7: Developing Grit and Perseverance in Yourself and in Your Students
Epilogue: We Are the Changemakers
Karen Gazith, PhD, is dean of academics at a K-11 school in Montreal, Quebec, and a faculty lecturer in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University. Dr. Gazith holds a strong belief that teachers play a critical role in the success of their students, and she has presented worldwide on topics related to developing key competencies in leadership, inclusive education, evidence-based practices, and assessment and instruction.
Dr. Gazith began her teaching career at the Feuerstein Institute in Jerusalem, where she implemented Dr. Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Program with young children and adolescents. Since then, she has served as the coordinator of special education in an elementary and high school and as the director of education for a consortium of schools. She has also taught at Hebrew College in Boston and the University of New Brunswick.
Dr. Gazith has won numerous awards of excellence at Federation CJA in Montreal, including the Pearl Feintuch Award, the Gewurz Award for Jewish Educational Leadership, and Federation CJA awards of excellence. She was also awarded scholarships from Les Fonds pour la Formation de Chercheurs et l'Aide à la Recherche from the Quebec government, as well as from the Scottish Rite Foundation for doctoral research. Dr. Gazith earned a doctorate in educational psychology from McGill University.
