This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.

The achievement of students of color continues to be disproportionately low at all levels of education. More than ever, Geneva Gay's foundational book on culturally responsive teaching is essential reading in addressing the needs of today's diverse student population. Combining insights from multicultural education theory and research with real-life classroom stories, Gay demonstrates that all students will perform better on multiple measures of achievement when teaching is filtered through their own cultural experiences. This bestselling text has been extensively revised to include expanded coverage of student ethnic groups: African and Latino Americans as well as Asian and Native Americans as well as new material on culturally diverse communication, addressing common myths about language diversity and the effects of "English Plus" instruction.

This Journal for teachers to write down the cute, adorable, funny, crazy and witty things their students say. This 6x9" journal has labels/prompts for Name, Age and Date so you can remember who said what when. Never forget the memories made in your classroom. These quotes will be treasured for years to come. This makes a unique teacher appreciation gift, end of the year school gift or thank you gift for teachers.This journal makes a memorable and useful gift for any teacher, especially those who teach kindergarten and early grades.

To clarify how writing across the curriculum improves learning across the curriculum, this book provides an overview of the current state of writing instruction at the secondary and college levels as it applies to teaching in the content areas. Each chapter contains practical ideas for using writing in the classroom, along with a discussion of the theories on which these ideas are based. In keeping with the hands-on nature of the book, workshop materials are provided at the end of every chapter, including invitations to write journals, workshop exercises, handouts and worksheets, and teacher and student responses to workshop experiences. Chapter topics are arranged in the same order as they might be discussed at an interdisciplinary writing workshop, though each stands as a relatively independent essay.

In 1999, Liping Ma published her book Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Teachers' Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics in the United States and China, which probed the kinds of knowledge that elementary school teachers need to convey mathematical concepts and procedures effectively to their students. Later that year, Roger Howe, a member of the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction (USNC/MI), reviewed the book for the Notices of the American Mathematical Society, concluding that it 'has lessons for all educational policymakers.' Intrigued by the idea of superrank teachers, the USNC/MI sponsored a workshop entitled 'The Teacher Development Continuum in the United States and China'. The purpose of the workshop was to examine the structure of the mathematics teaching profession in the United States and China. The main presentations and discussion from the workshop are summarized in this volume.

A Journal for Teachers to Pause, Write, and Reflect to Create a Calmer, More Purposeful Life This journal is meant for you, the teacher and school leader, because you deserve it. By giving yourself Permission to Pause for a few minutes each day, you gain clarity on your priorities and unravel what is worth nurturing and what you can let go. Your time is precious, and journaling is an investment in yourself. Veteran teacher, presenter, and author Dorothy VanderJagt brings you this 80-day journal with prompts to help you develop greater self-care and mindfulness. Daily journal pages include areas to: Focus on your self-care Write what you are thankful for and why Reflect on how you make a difference Jot down an action to become a more mindful educator Take action (including a large bank of action items and descriptions) Free-write your thoughts Start journaling now, and ramp up your self-care, when you need it most.