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Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement
by James MannionImplementing change is a complex undertaking, and most school improvement initiatives fail to meet their stated aims. But it doesn't have to be this way. Drawing on a decade of research and development in schools around the world, Dr James Mannion introduces the Making Change Stick programme, a groundbreaking approach to implementing sustainable school improvement. This practical guide draws together insights from implementation and improvement science, equipping educators with practical tools and a systematic framework to lead effective change that positively impacts pupil outcomes. Inside, you'll find:- A step-by-step framework, including guidance on data collection, habit formation, and team collaboration- Detailed examples of effective change implementation, tailored to different school contexts- A range of tried-and-tested strategies to turn intentions into lasting improvement Whether you're a teacher, school leader, or policymaker, Making Change Stick offers essential tools to create a culture of continuous improvement and make a lasting difference.
Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement
by James MannionImplementing change is a complex undertaking, and most school improvement initiatives fail to meet their stated aims. But it doesn't have to be this way. Drawing on a decade of research and development in schools around the world, Dr James Mannion introduces the Making Change Stick programme, a groundbreaking approach to implementing sustainable school improvement. This practical guide draws together insights from implementation and improvement science, equipping educators with practical tools and a systematic framework to lead effective change that positively impacts pupil outcomes. Inside, you'll find:- A step-by-step framework, including guidance on data collection, habit formation, and team collaboration- Detailed examples of effective change implementation, tailored to different school contexts- A range of tried-and-tested strategies to turn intentions into lasting improvement Whether you're a teacher, school leader, or policymaker, Making Change Stick offers essential tools to create a culture of continuous improvement and make a lasting difference.
Making Citizens: Transforming Civic Learning for Diverse Social Studies Classrooms
by Beth C. RubinCan social studies classrooms be effective "makers" of citizens if much of what occurs in these classrooms does little to prepare young people to participate in the civic and political life of our democracy? Making Citizens illustrates how social studies can recapture its civic purpose through an approach that incorporates meaningful civic learning into middle and high school classrooms. The book explains why social studies teachers, particularly those working in diverse and urban areas, should infuse civic education into their teaching, and outlines how this can be done effectively. Directed at both pre-service and in-service social studies teachers and designed for easy integration into social studies methods courses, this book follows students and teachers in social studies classrooms as they experience a new approach to the traditional, history-oriented social studies curriculum, using themes, essential questions, discussion, writing, current events and action research to explore enduring civic questions. Following the experiences of three teachers working at three diverse high schools, Beth C. Rubin considers how social studies classrooms might become places where young people study, ponder, discuss and write about relevant civic questions while they learn history. She draws upon the latest sociocultural theories on youth civic identity development to describe a field-tested approach to civic education that takes into consideration the classroom and curricular constraints faced by new teachers.
Making Civics Count: Citizenship Education for a New Generation
by David E. Campbell Meira Levinson Frederick M. Hess"By nearly every measure, Americans are less engaged in their communities and political activity than generations past." So write the editors of this volume, who survey the current practices and history of citizenship education in the United States. They argue that the current period of "creative destruction"--when schools are closing and opening in response to reform mandates--is an ideal time to take an in-depth look at how successful strategies and programs promote civic education and good citizenship.Making Civics Count offers research-based insights into what diverse students and teachers know and do as civic actors, and proposes a blueprint for civic education for a new generation that is both practical and visionary.
Making Civics Count: Citizenship Education for a New Generation
by David E. Campbell"By nearly every measure, Americans are less engaged in their communities and political activity than generations past.&” So write the editors of this volume, who survey the current practices and history of citizenship education in the United States. They argue that the current period of &“creative destruction&”—when schools are closing and opening in response to reform mandates—is an ideal time to take an in-depth look at how successful strategies and programs promote civic education and good citizenship.Making Civics Count offers research-based insights into what diverse students and teachers know and do as civic actors, and proposes a blueprint for civic education for a new generation that is both practical and visionary.
Making Classrooms Better: 50 Practical Applications of Mind, Brain, and Education Science
by Tracey Tokuhama-EspinosaA practical, classroom-oriented guide to best-practice teaching. Learning specialist Leslie Hart once wrote that designing educational experiences without knowledge of the brain is like designing a glove without knowledge of the hand. Making Classrooms Better takes this concept a step further, building from general knowledge of brain-based education science and current educational research to offer specific suggestions for how teachers can improve student learning outcomes. Covering a range of subjects, from creating an optimal classroom climate to maximizing metacognitive skill development, this well-researched, state-of-the-art guide is an essential resource for highly effective practices that teachers, administrators, and curriculum planners can easily use. The first half of the book provides a practical overview of teaching from a Mind, Brain, and Education perspective through an understanding of the intersection of the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and pedagogy. The second half shares 50 evidence-based classroom "best practices" that have a proven positive impact on student learning outcomes and explains why they work.
Making College Courses Flexible: Supporting Student Success Across Multiple Learning Modalities
by Kevin KellyAddressing students’ increasing demand for flexibility in how they complete college courses, this book prepares practitioners to create equivalent learning experiences for students in the classroom and those learning from home, synchronously or asynchronously. Combining evidence-based strategies and implementation stories shared by veteran practitioners, Kevin Kelly has created a guide for educators who want to offer a more flexible and equitable path to learner success. Chapters address emerging challenges related to teaching, learning, and managing technology, and give recommendations for supporting students in courses that combine two or more participation modalities. Written for busy professionals, readers will be able to quickly identify where to focus their attention and how to put these ideas into practice. Filled with impactful teaching techniques, lessons learned, and immediately applicable exercises, this resource is a powerful tool for creating course experiences that support every student.
Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education
by Beth AkersA leading economist makes the case that college is still a smart investment, and reveals how to increase the odds of your degree paying off.&“Full of easy-to-understand advice grounded in deep expertise and research.&”—Martin West, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Education, Harvard UniversityThe cost of college makes for frightening headlines and politics. The outstanding balance of student loans is more than $1.5 trillion nationally, while tuitions continue to rise. And on the heels of a pandemic that nearly dismantled the traditional &“college experience,&” we have to wonder: Is college really worth it?From a financial perspective, the answer is yes, says economist Beth Akers. It&’s true that college is expensive. But once we see higher education for what it is—an investment in future opportunities, job security, and earnings—a different picture emerges: The average college graduate earns a million dollars more over their lifetime, and most four-year schools deliver a 15 percent return on investment—double that of the stock market.Yet these outcomes are not guaranteed. Rather, they hinge upon where and how you opt to invest your tuition dollars. Simply put, the real problem with college isn&’t the cost—it&’s the risk that your investment might not pay off.In Making College Pay, Akers shows how to stack the deck in your favor by making smart choices about where to enroll, what to study, and how to pay for it. You&’ll learn• why choosing the right major matters more than where you enroll• the best criteria for picking a school (hint: not selectivity or ranking)• why there&’s a high cost of working part-time while earning your degree• why it&’s often best to borrow, even if you can afford to pay outright• the pros and cons of nontraditional degree programs• how to take advantage of new, low-risk financing toolsFull of practical advice for students and parents, Making College Pay reminds us that higher education remains an engine for opportunity, upward mobility, and prosperity.
Making Community Schools a Reality: Harnessing Your Power as a School Leader through Collaboration
by Emily L. WoodsWith public demand for community schools on the rise, this timely book provides an empowering, step-by-step approach for school leaders to cultivate community school practices within their schools while simultaneously engaging in the policy advocacy process. This is an actionable toolkit with practical advice, helpful checklists and inventories, as well as real examples from rural and urban schools. Drawing from the experiences of real school leaders involved in community school initiatives, this book illuminates the promise of community schools as centers of the community and sites accessible beyond regular school hours. Community schools bring together educators, local community members, families, and students to provide partnerships that strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. Making Community Schools a Reality is a timely and comprehensive resource that helps educational leaders improve learning outcomes and promote equity in their schools.
Making Connections (Second Edition): Level 1 : Skills and Strategies for Academic Reading
by Jessica WilliamsMaking Connections teaches an extensive range of reading skills and strategies in order to prepare students for college reading. <P><P>Making Connections Second edition Level 1 Student's Book introduces first-time readers of academic text to basic reading strategies such as finding paragraph topics, finding supporting details and learning to read quickly.<P> It features a variety of high interest topics including national borders, names, food, sleep, natural disasters, and music.
Making Connections 2: Skills and Strategies for Academic Reading, 2nd Edition
by Jo McentireMaking Connections teaches an extensive range of reading skills and strategies in order to prepare students for college reading. Making Connections Second edition Level 2 Student's Book introduces fundamental reading skills and strategies such as identifying main ideas, interpreting information in charts and graphs, and preparing for reading tests. It features a variety of high-interest topics including news media, education, global business, population growth, fashion and design, and the brain.
Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies (2nd Edition)
by Andrew P. JohnsonA practical, holistic approach to integrating social studies with language arts and other content areas This comprehensive, reader-friendly text demonstrates how personal connections can be incorporated into social studies education while meeting standards of the National Council for the Social Studies. Praised for its wealth of strategies that go beyond social studies content teaching—including classroom strategies, pedagogical techniques, activities, and lesson plan ideas—this book presents a variety of methods for new and experienced teachers. Key Features Thinking Ahead invites readers to link their own experiences with the chapter content before reading How Do I? boxes give explicit, step-by-step instruction that demonstrates how to implement and apply the strategies, techniques, and activities described in the chapter Making Connections activities help readers make personal connections with the material New to This Edition The Second Edition has been significantly refined to incorporate new topic coverage and strategies needed by elementary and middle school social studies teachers New sections divide and organize the text into six thematic sections: foundational concepts, planning and assessment, instructional strategies, literacy, teaching subject area content, and enhancing democracy. Differentiating instruction provides an additional focus on students with special needs and differentiating instruction. Additional lesson plans and examples are offered throughout the text.
Making Connections in Literature Grade 8 Student Text
by Bju PressBJU Press’ Grade 8 Making Connections in Literature 4th Edition engages students with a variety of literary selections that follow the themes of Maturity, Wisdom, Generosity, Freedom, and Nature. In the Student Text, chapters ask Big Questions to guide students towards thinking about key literary features and cultural beliefs. Author backgrounds and biographies, defined vocabulary terms, and Before Reading sections prepare students for the literary passages. During Reading and After Reading sections and Think & Discuss questions assist students in analysis, evaluation, and text comparison. Writing assignments with rubrics and oral presentation provide students with opportunities to grow their ability to comprehend and consider the big ideas and biblical application of literature. A novel study on Across Five Aprils (sold separately) is also part of this course.
Making Connections in Primary Mathematics: A Practical Guide
by Sylvia Turner Judith McCullochFirst published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Making Connections in and Through Arts-Based Educational Research (Studies in Arts-Based Educational Research #5)
by Mindy R. Carter Hala Mreiwed Sara Hashem Candace H. Blake-AmaranteThis book explores the connections made in and through arts-based educational research through four themes: socially engaged connections, cultural connections, personal and pedagogical connections, and making connections during the COVID-19 pandemic. It emerges from the 3rd bi-annual 2020 Artful Inquiry Research Group symposium on the theme of “connections”. The symposium brought together artists, community members, teachers, students, and researchers through a virtual platform to examine the way(s) in which the arts can help connect people, ideas, and spaces/places in a pandemic reality. Art plays a predominant role in each chapter as authors weave their research and art-based understandings together. This book is a valuable teaching resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in teaching, anthropology, digital ethnography, autoethnography, cultural studies, and communications. It is of interest to higher education students, academic researchers, and teachers exploring arts-based methodologies in the fields of creative practice and creativity studies, communications, critical studies, sociology, sciences, teacher education, and the arts.
Making Connections, Intermediate Student's Book: A Strategic Approach to Academic Reading and Vocabulary
by Jessica Williams Jo McentireMaking Connections Intermediate is a reading skills and strategies book that prepares students for college-level reading. It has six high-interest thematic units, each with multiple readings. The readings are written in an accessible academic discourse style, providing practice for intermediate-level students who will eventually need to access authentic academic text.
Making Creative Schedules Work in Middle and High Schools
by Elliot Y. Merenbloom Barbara A. KalinaThis practical, user-friendly resource provides a step-by-step process for restructuring blocks of learning time to improve student-teacher relationships and promote more positive learning experiences.
Making Dance Special
by Melanie PeterFirst Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Making Decisions About Diverse Learners
by Fern AefskyThis book is for building level administrators who work with students (and their families) who have been classified as educationally disabled. It provides practical information about programming options, ranging from self-contained special education classes to inclusive classrooms. It also contains activities, worksheets, and report templates to assist you as you deal with these difficult issues.
Making Disciples: Coordinator's Guide
by William H. WillimonMaking Disciples is a 13-session mentor-based confirmation program that pairs confirmands with adult mentors and guides them through a variety of learning experiences that will strengthen the student's understanding of the faith while connecting him or her with the community of believers in a personal way. It can be used as a stand-alone program, or in conjunction with your current curriculum as a special experiential unit. This is a confirmation program that is more like a process and less like a reading assignment, more engaging and congruent with the nature of the Christian faith than existing programs. Using an "apprenticeship" approach to confirmation Will Willimon produced a series of learning experiences where adult mentors and confirmands are both teachers and learners at the same time.This time-tested approach has been extensively revised and updated for usage in today’s churches that take seriously Christ’s command to be engaged in disciple making The Coordinator’s Guide can be used by the pastor, if that is how your congregation chooses to oversee and support the process of confirmation. However, it’s good to involve as many laypersons as possible in mentoring and guiding. This Coordinator’s Guide is designed to be easily used by a lay coordinator to support the mentors as they guide their confirmands through the journey toward confirmation.Topics explore the basics of Christian faith: •God •Jesus •the Holy Spirit •worship •the Bible •gifts •ministry •baptism •spiritual life •death and resurrection •the church
Making Disciples: Mentor Guide
by William H. WillimonMaking Disciples is a 13-session mentor-based confirmation program that pairs confirmands with adult mentors and guides them through a variety of learning experiences that will strengthen the student's understanding of the faith while connecting him or her with the community of believers in a personal way. It can be used as a stand-alone program, or in conjunction with your current curriculum as a special experiential unit. This is a confirmation program that is more like a process and less like a reading assignment, more engaging and congruent with the nature of the Christian faith than existing programs. Using an "apprenticeship" approach to confirmation Will Willimon produced a series of learning experiences where adult mentors and confirmands are both teachers and learners at the same time.This time-tested approach has been extensively revised and updated for usage in today’s churches that take seriously Christ’s command to be engaged in disciple making The bulk of the Mentor Guide is exactly the same as the Confirmand's Journal. You are encouraged to work through the activities right along with the confirmands and to complete the activities and writing assignments just as he or she does. By working along with your confirmand you will demonstrate the need to keep learning and growing.Topics explore the basics of Christian faith: •God •Jesus •the Holy Spirit •worship •the Bible •gifts •ministry •baptism •spiritual life •death and resurrection •the church
Making Dyslexia Work for You
by Vicki Goodwin Bonita ThomsonWritten for dyslexic adults or anyone who thinks they might be dyslexic, this bold and imaginative book is deliberately concise and easy to dip into. User-friendly, essential guide to the world of study and work for anyone with dyslexia; Identifies the key needs of adults and young people who are dyslexic; Encourages them to put together their own package of ideas and strategies for success; Offers practical activities, examples and support covering reading, memory, organization, self-esteem, IT and dyslexia in the workplace; Over 100 topics from this book are expanded on our online resource. This unique guide to overcoming the day-to-day difficulties associated with dyslexia will also be of great interest to employers, colleagues, teachers, friends and family of those with dyslexia.
Making Education Educational: A Reflexive Approach to Teaching (Contemporary Philosophies and Theories in Education #12)
by Halvor Hoveid Marit Honerød HoveidThis book is an argument for reflexivity in the act of teaching, which means to acknowledge that intention guides the act of teaching. Teaching must create attention towards processes of collectivity in the classroom. Today, teaching is both acts of expressing knowledge and acts of securing justice to all students through a mediation of knowledge. Teaching therefore expresses both knowledge with reference to school subjects, and justice according to the distribution of this knowledge.The authors argue for teaching as the driver of education. To pay attention to teaching is to pay attention to that which is inside the system of education. To consider education as a mediation of knowledge between generations, places teaching as an act of performing the content of education, in a class in a school. The complexity of these processes is easily overlooked when education is used as a means in competitive economies. The approach taken in this text is that deliberations about teaching must be based on historicity. The support for this argument builds on a reading of the French philosopher Paul Ricoeur.The book addresses teaching as an integral part of the learning process. In education today, everything seems to be concentrated around learning, as if teaching no longer takes place. Teachers and teacher educators need a language to discuss and understand teaching, both as personal and institutional actions. A Ricoeurian approach to a discussion on teaching as a reflexive and institutional practice, provides a timely approach to important questions related to teaching in our day and age.
Making Education Fit for Democracy: Closing the Gap
by Brenda WatsonDewey wrote his celebrated book on Democracy and Education over a hundred years ago. Making Education Fit for Democracy asks why education has nevertheless failed to deliver such crucial support for democracy and how it should change to reflect ethical and social responsibilities. It seeks to shed light on what has gone wrong and how it can be put right. Reforming an antiquated system of education should be a matter for public debate. This book is written not only for those currently involved in delivering education, but also for the general public. Arguing that education needs to be holistic, encouraging open-mindedness and developing a wide range of interests, it: Highlights the role of education in supporting democracy Promotes nurture in civilising values over mere information-giving Puts exams and accountability into perspective Seeks to bridge the gulf between schooling and life Argues for the reform of the whole system of education Seeks to use digital technology to personalise education Touching upon several issues currently under debate, such as the rise of populism, the role of religion and narrow subject curriculum, this book will be of interest to all students studying education as well as those involved in teacher education.
Making Education: Material School Design and Educational Governance (Educational Governance Research #9)
by Ian Grosvenor Lisa Rosén RasmussenThis book brings together the notions of material school design and educational governance in the first such text to address this critical interrelationship in any depth. In addressing the issue of governance through analysing current and historical material school designs, it looks at the intersection of politics, economics, aesthetics and pedagogical ideas and practices. More specifically, it explores and unfolds educational governance as it is constituted, materialized and transformed in and through material school designs. It does so by studying a range of issues: from the material and aesthetic language of schooling to the design of the built environment, from spatial organization to the furnishing and equipment of classrooms, and from technologies of regulation to the incorporation of tools of learning. The book presents examples from Europe, Latin and Central America and the United States, and relates to the past, present and future of governance and school design. It focuses on design processes and on designers/architects and people involved in the planning of school design, as well as on school leaders, teachers and pupils adopting, inhabiting and re-shaping them in everyday school life. Furthermore, the book discusses how to study governance by material school design, and how to act upon governance by material design on wishful, actual and ethical terms.