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Master proactive teaching skills that motivate students to learn!Written by a nationally known teacher coach, this thought-provoking book helps educators bring their teaching skills to a new level of excellence and build a partnership with their students. With a focus on the “three Rs”—routines, rules, and relationships—the author helps readers: Create and sustain a classroom community that promotes respect and achievement Fully involve students in learning while addressing a wide range of cognitive styles Strengthen collaboration with students, colleagues, and parents Use feedback and assessment to develop professionally and improve students’ academic performance
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Focusing on the idea of actively thinking ahead for what might happen in the classroom rather than reacting to events, Nash, a teacher coach and former teacher, instructional coordinator, and organizational development specialist, describes how teachers can maximize their effectiveness through planning and classroom management and facilitation techniques. He discusses eight components of successful classrooms: having clear rules; building relationships with students, parents, and communities; building trust by cultivating a safe classroom environment; engaging students actively in the learning process; getting feedback to improve academic performance; using summative and formative assessment; collaborating; and understanding what, how, and why something is taught. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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