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 | Literacy Lessons: Teaching and Learning with Middle School Students Product# 460679285 Selling for $41.8 "With its sights clearly set on middle school teachers and the middle school teaching experience, this new book expands the definition of literacy to encompass today's popular electronic and audiovisual media. Research-driven coverage offers a thorough presentation of the theory of middle school teaching, plus a wealth of 'real' stories from 'real' classrooms that demonstrate strategies in actual practice. KEY TOPICS' The authors address the current emphasis on standards, discussing their advantages and disadvantages and integrating them throughout; embrace the notion of inclusion by offering numerous suggestions for teaching special-needs students in the regular classroom; and explore the social and cultural complexities--and the joys and challenges--of teaching today's adolescents. For teachers and future teachers of middle school." |
 | Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective Product# 460679352 Selling for $72 "While arranged in the conventional ages-and-stages format, this book diverges from convention to take a multicultural approach to all facets of development in children from birth to age 8. Throughout the book, case studies and examples provide future teachers with a hands-on guide to how children develop, how children's skills develop, and how that development should inform sensitive, successful teaching practice. Every topic is examined through the lens of diversity--from intellectual development to attachment patterns, from peer relations to motor skills. Coverage of atypical development and the challenges of special education is woven seamlessly through each chapter. Includes expanded coverage of children with special needs. For professionals in the field of teaching." |
 | Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts: An Integration Resource for Classroom Teachers Product# 460679489 Selling for $56 "Drama, dance, music, art, literature--all exciting tools for the K-6 classroom. But how do you make the most of them? By using the numerous hands-on activities and ideas in this popular, practical book. Here are dozens of daily routine ideas, integrated unit ideas, and adaptable classroom structures that set forth solid, dependable “ how to's” for using the arts throughout the curriculum--in social studies and science, in reading and language arts, even in math. Only in this book will you find such a clear, straightforward summary of these five art forms. And only in this book will you find a clearly presented argument for integrating 'at least one' art form into 'every lesson in every area--every day.' Targeted topics include assessment, classroom management/discipline and intervention/adaptation for special needs." |
 | Science Activities for Middle School Students Product# 460683646 Selling for $83.49 "Science Activities for Middle School Students, a revision of George Lorbeer and Leslie Nelson's classic Science Activities for Children, gives instructors practical, fun, hands-on learning activities to help teach children about science and problem-solving skills. Each activity follows the same step-by-step format: Problem, Procedure, Result, Supplemental Information, and Thought Questions. The activities are accompanied by simple illustrations that help clarify procedures and expected results. With a total of nearly 300 activities, future science teachers will find a wealth of ideas to help them become more effective in the classroom. Science Activities for Middle School Children contains more challenging, higher-level science activities, such as ones about the Greenhouse Effect, the Icehouse Effect, Ozone Depletion, and the Eutrophication of some of our fresh water supplies. The text is an excellent and comprehensive resource that future and practicing teachers of elementary science will want to keep at arm's length for ready reference." |
 | Journeys: The Teaching of Writing in the Elementary Classrooms Product# 460684559 Selling for $61 "As any writing teacher will tell you, writing is about the journey, not the destination. This practical new book takes that idea to heart and presents a map for the trip based on the five elements of the 'Writer's Workshop': mini-lessons, reading, composing, sharing, and continuous assessment. Two-part chapters first address the type of writing being considered--poetry, story, expository, journal, personal, or persuasive--in light of the five workshop elements; then, provide vignettes from three elementary classrooms that show the workshop elements being effectively implemented. Along the way, student artifacts from grades 1, 3, and 5--and the insights of three teachers from these grades--bolster the book's narrative. For elementary school English teachers." |
| Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective Product# 460684806 Selling for $72 "While arranged in the conventional ages-and-stages format, this book diverges from convention to take a multicultural approach to all facets of development in children from birth to age 8. Throughout the book, case studies and examples provide future teachers with a hands-on guide to how children develop, how children's skills develop, and how that development should inform sensitive, successful teaching practice. Every topic is examined through the lens of diversity--from intellectual development to attachment patterns, from peer relations to motor skills. Coverage of atypical development and the challenges of special education is woven seamlessly through each chapter. Includes expanded coverage of children with special needs. For professionals in the field of teaching." |
 | Multiple Forms of Literacy: Teaching Literacy and the Arts Product# 460685541 Selling for $43.2 "This book extends traditional language arts content by offering multiple communicative channels for expressing, representing, and responding to ideas. The book equips teachers with ways to maximize children's creative potential and critical literacy through activities involving “the arts” (visual arts, music, dance, drama and film including video, TV and computer technology). The author provides thorough coverage of literacy products, process strategies, procedures, and resources not typically found in language arts texts. All of the literacy tasks presented, which fit into Howard Gardner's framework of multiple intelligences, recognize children's different abilities, talents, needs, learning styles, interests, and cultural background." |
| Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts: An Integration Resource for Classroom Teachers Product# 460685569 Selling for $56 "Drama, dance, music, art, literature--all exciting tools for the K-6 classroom. But how do you make the most of them? By using the numerous hands-on activities and ideas in this popular, practical book. Here are dozens of daily routine ideas, integrated unit ideas, and adaptable classroom structures that set forth solid, dependable “ how to's” for using the arts throughout the curriculum--in social studies and science, in reading and language arts, even in math. Only in this book will you find such a clear, straightforward summary of these five art forms. And only in this book will you find a clearly presented argument for integrating 'at least one' art form into 'every lesson in every area--every day.' Targeted topics include assessment, classroom management/discipline and intervention/adaptation for special needs." |
 | Play and Child Development Product# 460685704 Selling for $62.67 "With significantly expanded discussions on key topics, here is a revised edition of the popular early childhood book that, more than any other book on the market, ties play directly to child development. Through a seamless blend of research, theory, and practical applications, its comprehensive coverage addresses the full spectrum of play-related topics. The book analyzes play theories and play therapy; presents a history of play; and discusses current play trends. It explores ways to create safe play environments for all children, and how to weave play into school curricula. Finally, the authors examine the role of adults in leading and encouraging children's natural tendencies toward learning by playing. Special coverage includes a full chapter on play and children with disabilities, and the value of field trips in supporting learning. For pre-service and in-service, pre-school and primary grade teachers." |