classroom environment

Presents a practical guide for teachers who wants to bring democratic teaching into their classrooms, and provides examples from a variety of schools around the country on how teachers organized their curriculum around the specific needs of their communities.

Describes a framework for teaching based on the PRAXIS III criteria which identifies those aspects of a teacher's responsibilities that promote improved student learning; exploring twenty-two components, grouped into the four domains of planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.

"[A] guide for novice and veteran educators ... designed to reignite their passion for teaching ... Questions and ... insights reveal how you can inspire students of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to strive for academic excellence; develop strong relationships with students, their parents, and the greater community; address the challenges and promises presented by millennial learners; and boost your motivation and excitement about teaching despite entrenched obstacles and daily frustrations"--Provided by publisher.

"Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this . . . research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques that help any teacher make SEL [Social emotional learning] an integral part of each school day. You will learn how to design effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With . . . unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you'll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy"--Provided by publisher.

"Movement integration is an integral part of improving student's cognitive engagement. . . . Rebecca Stobaugh presents research-backed strategies for improving students' classroom engagement and comprehension utilizing classroom design, class climate, and classroom management"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a . . . look at how we can create peaceful, inclusive classrooms where students can thrive. Through an intentional blend of theory, academic framework, narrative, and teacher-to-teacher advice, all educators, from those in the classroom for the first-time to those with years of experience, can begin to intentionally create joyful classrooms"--Back cover.

A teacher's guide to teaching English to foreign speakers.

"Lang makes the case for a new way of thinking about how to teach young minds based on the emerging neuroscience of attention. Lang takes readers on a sprawling tour of how some of America's best teachers are improving student performance using concepts such as modular classrooms, flow states, and student-directed learning. Together, these insights offer a new way of thinking about how to not only more effectively teach a lesson plan, but to teach students the most important lesson of all: how to learn"--Provided by publisher.

"This book helps teachers use love, acceptance, joy, and compassion to foster a sense of belonging among students who exhibit challenging behavior"--.