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Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools 5 reviews
Glenn Eric Singleton, Curtis Linton
Corwin Press, 2005
Truly a courageous book!
This is truly a courageous book! Richard Hernstein first broke Political Correctness's stranglehold on the discussion of race and educational achievement with his book The Bell Curve, and though that groundbreaking book was meticulously researched, the author suffered a hail of mindless political-inspired assaults. Now, the authors of this book have built on Hernstein's work, calling for ...
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Caring Enough to Lead: How Reflective Thought Leads to Moral Leadership5 reviews
Leonard O. Pellicer
Corwin Press, 2003
This is an awesome book!
I am not writing this review to seek favors or to boost the book sales of one of my colleagues. I just happen to be blessed with the profound honor and pleasure of having worked under the author's guiding hand for the past two years. I can tell you from firsthand experience that Leonard Pellicer "walks his talk". He is a touching, masterful, giving, caring person, and far and away the most ...
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Inclusion: 450 Strategies for Success: A Practical Guide for All Educators Who Teach Students With ...5 reviews
Peggy A. Hammeken
Corwin Press, 2000
450 Strategies for Success - A"Must Have" for Every School
This book is one of the best that I have seen on inclusion. "450 Strategies for Success" gives a wealth of information on to how to actually put an inclusion program into place at a school. The book has real, practical strategies to put to use in your classroom. Also included are schedules that you can use to plan school days for your students. The tips for creating a positive environment ...
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Literacy in the Cyberage6 reviews
Richard W. Burniske
Corwin Press, 2001
Thought provoking and practical
I attended two of the author's presentations at the EARCOS conference in Bangkok recently and found them both thought-provoking and practical. The same is true of this book, which I purchased at the book fair. It's a treasure trove of learning activities that teachers can use to teach students about more than just "how" to use technology. As an IB history teacher I was especially impressed with ...
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The Lighter Side of Teaching5 reviews
Aaron Bacall
Corwin Press, 2003
How true the humor is
I like this book, which I received as a gift. The humor is to the point. These cartoons are going to be displayed all over my classroom for all to enjoy. I can't wait for volume two.
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Caring Enough to Lead: Schools and the Sacred Trust13 reviews
Leonard O. Pellicer
Corwin Press, 1999
Caring Enough to Lead: Schools and the Sacred Trust
Pellicer's book was an excellent book for anyone in the education field. Through short essays, he gives a clear, sometimes humorous, always honest view of what it takes to be a successful leader. While reading this book, I was able to personalize many of the experiences he speaks of and apply the lessons that he has learned through the years to my own life and career goals. Because of the way ...
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How the Brain Learns12 reviews
David A. Sousa
Corwin Press, 2006
How the Brain Learns
Excellent resource for lay person. Written in a very understandable, practical style with good illustrations and examples. Great aide for educators who want to better understand how their students learn. Also teaches you something about yourself!
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Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom5 reviews
Bruce A. Marlowe, Marilyn L. Page
Corwin Press, 1997
The best book I've ever seen on the subject for teachers.
This is the only book on constructivism that I have ever seen that is designed for teachers as opposed to academics. While it is clearly scholarly, it is highly practical and contains a wealth of useful, creative, and exciting ideas for teachers to put into practice tomorrow in their own classrooms. Their is a glowing endorsement on the back cover from Alfie Kohn, one with which I wholly agree, ...
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Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Learning in Inclusive Classrooms7 reviews
Alice Udvari-Solner, Paula M. Kluth
Corwin Press, 2007
Solutions for Teaching Diverse Learners
This book provides highly effective strategies for teaching in classrooms with diverse learners. The activities are fun and engaging and can be easily adapted to fit into any curriculum. Each section provides space for teachers to work on making the strategies successful in their classrooms.
(Elana Zamorski, 9th grade social studies teacher)
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Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain7 reviews
Renate Nummela Caine, Geoffrey Caine
Corwin Press, 2008
This book has changed the way I teach!
This book is the basis for my graduate study work. I've applied the brain-based learning principles in my classrooms and enjoyed stunning results. Teaching is easier & more effective. Students are enthusiastic and inspired to learn more. Grades and attitudes improve with BBL techniques.
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Passing the Principal TExES Exam: Keys to Certification & School Leadership5 reviews
Elaine L. Wilmore
Corwin Press, 2003
I used it to Pass the Colorado Principal Exam!
In Colorado we have the PLACE Exam for Principal licensing. However there are no official study guides for the test. I purchased this book after failing the PLACE and found that the TExES Domains are almost identical to the PLACE. Dr. Wilmore also gave great test taking strategies that were extremely helpful. I used these strategies on the provided practice test, and two PLACE Practice test ...
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Informal Learning and Field Trips: Engaging Students in Standards-Based Experiences Across the K-5 Curriculum4 reviews
Leah M. Melber
Corwin Press, 2007
A Comment From the Author
Hello!
I am the author and just wanted to take a minute to thank you for clicking on my new title and considering a purchase!
While the book is geared to the K-5 level, as someone who has worked with K-12 please know the activities can be adapted for use with older students- particularly the middle school level.
Also, I'd like to emphasize what a good fit the book is for the homeschool ...
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The Lighter Side of Technology in Education5 reviews
Aaron Bacall
Corwin Press, 2003
Funny stuff here
I teach computers in high school and can relate to the cartoons in this book. In fact, I use a few of them on my inter school memos. They're attention grabbers. The cartoons are funny and each has a nugget of truth in it which any teacher can recognize. I love this book.
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Contextual Teaching and Learning: What It Is and Why It's Here to Stay4 reviews
Elaine B. Johnson
Corwin Press, 2001
Cutting-Edge Teaching
I just finished reading the paperback version (considerably less expensive)of Contextual Teaching and Learning. I found it extraordinarly helpful in understanding how to really facilitate learning both in and out of the classroom. Dr. Johnson clarifies CTL (Contextual Teaching and Learning) for all of us, and explains how to put it to use with students. The concept of CTL, because it is based on ...
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Multimedia Projects in the Classroom: A Guide to Development and Evaluation4 reviews
Timothy D. Green, Abbie H. Brown
Corwin Press, 2002
Well written and practical!
This is a great book for teachers on how to set up multimedia projects with your students. It was well written and provided practical ideas on how to organize projects, manage students, and how to grade the projects. I highly recommend this book for all teachers.
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You Sound Taller on the Telephone: A Practitioner's View of the Principalship5 reviews
Dennis R. Dunklee
Corwin Press, 1999
I couldn't put it down once I started reading this book !
I never knew the job of pricipal included so many "hats". Sterling's adventures can both teach and entertain any reader....even those who just want to read this book for fun, and not just as a textbook ( lucky students ). This book should be sold in popular bookstores, not just at the University !!! Super book.
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Music with the Brain in Mind5 reviews
Eric Jensen
Corwin Press, 2000
A Must-Read for Fine Arts Educators!
Jenson has updated much information in this quickly-read book. Anyone unfamiliar with his works will find this helpful; veterans of the topic will find new, useful "ammunition." Especially refreshing is the unbiased approach to the Mozart effect studies; a convincing view to show administrators because of its balanced presentation.
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Super Teaching: Over 1000 Practical Strategies5 reviews
Eric P. Jensen
Corwin Press, 2008
A must have book for beginning teachers.
Excellent examples and lists to use the next day in class. A very practical and meaningful source of information for teachers. If you want to start teaching for learning, this is the book to get you there and you'll have fun doing it. As well as your students!
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Fostering Resilience: Expecting All Students to Use Their Minds and Hearts Well4 reviews
Martin L. Krovetz
Corwin Press, 2007
A thoughtful and practical resource for educators
Fostering Resiliency: Expecting All Students to Use Their Minds and Hearts Well, is a well written and easy to read resource for teachers and administrators. Martin Krovetz provides concrete examples of schools which have developed into resilient learning communities for both students and staff. It will leave you with a deeper understanding of what a "good school" does and hopefully, the ...
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How the Brain Learns to Read4 reviews
David A. Sousa
Corwin Press, 2004
Awesome Info on Brain Development
I am a staff developer for teachers and parents regarding children from pre-birth to 99. The information that Sousa delivers in this text is invaluable. It helps us to understand in layman's terms, exactly what is involved in the brain and learning to read. Sousa is a topnotch author writing in a way that is so user friendly for parents, teachers, caretakers, administration....
I use his ...
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