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Himmele, Pérsida; Himmele, William – ASCD, 2021
Old habits die hard, particularly when they are part of the unexamined norms of schooling. In "Why Are We Still Doing That?," the best-selling authors of "Total Participation Techniques" lead a teacher-positive, empathetic inquiry into 16 common educational practices that can undermine student learning: (1) Round robin reading;…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Instruction
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Lim, Kien H.; Wilson, Ashley D. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2018
More teachers are trying out the flipped classroom model in which content is delivered outside of class time, typically through online videos and "homework," and follow-up activities are done in class. This model frees up more class time for inquiry and discussion. This article focuses on the self-learning portion of the flipped learning…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Homework, Video Technology, Educational Technology
Kuhn, Matt; Hubbell, Elizabeth R.; Pitler, Howard – ASCD, 2012
If you've upgraded to the second edition of the landmark book "Classroom Instruction That Works," you need this companion guide to help you use technology to support research-based instruction. The authors follow the revised Instructional Planning Guide that makes it easier for you to know when to emphasize each of the instructional strategies,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology, Cooperative Learning
Blackburn, Barbara R. – Eye on Education, 2007
This book presents strategies you can integrate into everyday instruction in every subject area and across grade levels. It shows teachers how to motivate and engage students with instructional strategies that promote learning. There are 26 chapters in this book, one for each of the letter of the alphabet. The practical examples make it easy to…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Motivation Techniques, Guides, Teaching Methods
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Sherman, Helene J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Four essential steps toward effective mathematics teaching are presented, concerning enthusiasm, discussion and questioning, homework, and evaluation. (MNS)
Descriptors: Editorials, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Davies, Louise T. – David Fulton Publishers, 2006
This book provides specific guidance on: (1) Recognising High Ability and Multiple intelligences Planning; (2) Differentiation and Extension/enrichment in Design and Technology; (3) Teacher Questioning Skills; (4) Support for More Able Pupils with Learning Difficulties (Dyslexics, ADHD, Sensory Impairment); (5) Homework Recording; and (6)…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Guides, Multiple Intelligences, Homework
Marzano, Robert J.; Pickering, Debra J.; Pollock, Jane E. – 2001
This book provides information on what works in education, how teachers can find what works, how educational research can find its way into classrooms, and how teachers can apply it to help individual students. Data come from a meta-analysis of research studies on instructional strategies that could be used by K-12 teachers. Nine research-based…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperative Learning, Cues, Differences
Morley, Dave; Bailey, Richard – David Fulton Publishers, 2006
This book provides specific guidance on: (1) Recognising High Ability and Multiple Intelligences Planning; (2) Differentiation and Extension/ enrichment in P.E./Sports Studies; (3) Teacher Questioning Skills; (4) Support for More Able Pupils with Learning Difficulties (Dyslexics, ADHD, Sensory Impairment); (5) Homework Recording and Assessment;…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Homework, Multiple Intelligences, Student Needs
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Sammons, Kay; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Presented are assessment techniques to help improve instruction. Included are the formative assessment techniques observation and questioning, diagnostic interviews, and problem-solving-based investigations and the summative assessment technique of performance-based tasks. Examples of these methods are provided together with at-home activities…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Family School Relationship
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1987
The New Teachers Mathematics Staff Development Program for grades 9 through 12 is a combination of content and methodology. Teachers focus their attention on content, lesson planning, questioning, homework, and testing. This volume contains materials for eight workshop sessions. Sessions included are: (1) An Introduction to the New York City…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Educational Testing, High Schools
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1987
The New Teachers Mathematics Staff Development Program for grades 3 through 6 is a combination of content and methodology. Teachers focus their attention on content, lesson planning, questioning, homework, and testing. This volume contains materials for eight workshop sessions. Sessions included are: (1) An Introduction to the New York City School…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Educational Testing, Elementary Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1987
The New Teachers Mathematics Staff Development Program for grades 7 through 9 is a combination of content and methodology. Teachers focus their attention on content, lesson planning, questioning, homework, and testing. This volume contains materials for eight workshop sessions. Sessions included are: (1) An Introduction to the New York City School…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Educational Testing, Grade 7
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Curriculum and Instruction. – 1986
This publication contains reference materials and activities for teachers in a staff development program in New York City, teaching grades 3 and 6. The program combines content and methodology. Sections in the publication include: (1) Student Verbalization Resources; (2) Manipulative Resources; (3) Probability, Statistics, and Graph Resources; (4)…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Namathaka, Lester; Kalulu, Master; Malisawa, Andrew; Mhoni, Sophie; Kabuwe, Enock; Kasitomu, Helix; Mhura, Hastings; Namachapa, Arton – 2000
This manual provides a tool for training community-based primary school teachers with a focus on a child-centered approach. There are 34 sections: (1) "Who an Affective Teacher Is"; (2) "How Children Learn"; (3) "Schemes of Work" and "Records of Work"; (4) "The Lesson"; (5) "Lesson Plan";…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chalkboards, Cognitive Style, Community Involvement