Richard, R, Church, M and Morrison, K. (2011). Making thinking visible. San Francisco, CA : Jose-Bass.
Roosevelt Middle School is doing a professional book study this year, focusing on this text. The book shares methods of helping students be systematic in their thinking, thus allowing real learning take place. Divided into three sections: Introducing and exploring ideas, synthesizing and organizing ideas, and finally digging deeper into ideas, each activity helps students vocalize their thought process.
Roosevelt Middle School is doing a professional book study this year, focusing on this text. The book shares methods of helping students be systematic in their thinking, thus allowing real learning take place. Divided into three sections: Introducing and exploring ideas, synthesizing and organizing ideas, and finally digging deeper into ideas, each activity helps students vocalize their thought process.
Danielson, C. (2007) Enhancing professional practice: a framework for teaching (2nd editionP). Alexandria, VA.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Our district uses the Danielson model to both evaluate teachers and create a clear expectation of how we can grow in our profession. It has four domains: planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
Our district uses the Danielson model to both evaluate teachers and create a clear expectation of how we can grow in our profession. It has four domains: planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
Atwell, N. (1987) In the middle: new understandings about writing, reading and learning.. Portsmouth, NH. Heinemann.
Nancy Atwell is my hero. I read her first edition when I started teaching Title 1 reading back in 2000. The down to earth, insightful, realistic voice I loved helped me find my way transitioning from teaching primary students to 7-8th graders. Now a third edition has been released and it is on my Christmas list.
Nancy Atwell is my hero. I read her first edition when I started teaching Title 1 reading back in 2000. The down to earth, insightful, realistic voice I loved helped me find my way transitioning from teaching primary students to 7-8th graders. Now a third edition has been released and it is on my Christmas list.
Atwell, N.(2002) Lessons that change writers. Portsmouth, NH. Heinemann.
This series of mini lessons is an excellent way to build a classroom full of confident writers. The basic assumption that all students, given the opportunity to revise and have choice in their writing, will become skillful writers. Over the years, as I look at the growth I see in each learner, it reinforces Nancy Atwell's "hero" status in my eyes.
This series of mini lessons is an excellent way to build a classroom full of confident writers. The basic assumption that all students, given the opportunity to revise and have choice in their writing, will become skillful writers. Over the years, as I look at the growth I see in each learner, it reinforces Nancy Atwell's "hero" status in my eyes.
Keene, E. Zimmermann, S.(2007). Mosaic of thought. Portsmouth, NH. Heinemann.
I took part in a professional book group and found Mosaic of Thought to lead to amazing conversations. Learning various comprehension strategies was very practical. The importance of "student choice" is something I think about as I develop lessons.
I took part in a professional book group and found Mosaic of Thought to lead to amazing conversations. Learning various comprehension strategies was very practical. The importance of "student choice" is something I think about as I develop lessons.
Harvey, S. and Goudvis, A. (2000) Strategies that work. Portland, ME. Stenhouse.
This is another example of a winner of a book, now in it's second edition. I was lucky enough to go to hear Stephanie Harvey shortly after her first edition was released. After hearing about the various strategies she recommended, I bought the book at the end of the professional development conference. Her focus on reading nonfiction made me rethink how most reading lessons involved fiction pieces.
This is another example of a winner of a book, now in it's second edition. I was lucky enough to go to hear Stephanie Harvey shortly after her first edition was released. After hearing about the various strategies she recommended, I bought the book at the end of the professional development conference. Her focus on reading nonfiction made me rethink how most reading lessons involved fiction pieces.
Zemelman, S, Daniels, H, Hyde, A. Best practice; bringing standards to life in america's classrooms. Portsmouth, NH. Heinemann.
"Best Practice" has become synonymous with "what should be happening in our schools". This book is now in its fourth edition. As one would hope, as the authors get more information through additional experiences, "best practice" changes over time. I attended Walloon, a week-long intensive summer camp for educators started by Smokey Daniels. Educational leaders lectured and led discussions focusing on best practice (before the book was written). Over the years I've found my educational philosophy matches Smokey's and I grow professionally from almost everything he writes.
"Best Practice" has become synonymous with "what should be happening in our schools". This book is now in its fourth edition. As one would hope, as the authors get more information through additional experiences, "best practice" changes over time. I attended Walloon, a week-long intensive summer camp for educators started by Smokey Daniels. Educational leaders lectured and led discussions focusing on best practice (before the book was written). Over the years I've found my educational philosophy matches Smokey's and I grow professionally from almost everything he writes.