Examines how to use ethnographic methods to conduct research in language and literacy. This work begins by mapping some of the developments in... Læs mere
With federal and local demands for increased accountability, educators are expected to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective... Læs mere
Presents the way to a different kind of advocacy: one that stops justifying the arts as useful to learning other subjects, and argues instead for the powerful lessons that... Læs mere
Shows how to create meaningful, intellectually stimulating programs of literary study that are developmentally appropriate for... Læs mere
Describes a professional development model for principals. This book examines how to develop and manage collaborative inquiry with... Læs mere
An examination of how literacy coaching can improve instructional practice. This work offers research-based strategies that can be used to create the professional and dynamic relationships needed for successful teacher - coach collaborations.
Examines the accountability movement and the extent to which it supports equity and democracy. This work addresses how it was constructed, who it actually benefits, as well as how genuine progress can be made to close racial disparities in achievement.
Examines a range of Philip W Jackson's scholarship and teaching. This work features essays that attest to the decisive impact... Læs mere
Examines how literacy learning can be expanded and redefined using the medium of spoken word poetry. Featuring portraits of literacy in action,... Læs mere
Putting good ideas into practice is one of the greatest challenges facing any educator. This book provides readers with a collection of insights drawn from a diverse array of thinkers that proves there is nothing quite as practical as a good educational philosophy.
How can educators improve the literacy skills of students in a historically underachieving urban high school?This book provides an insider's view to both designing and implementing a culturally responsive approach to improve learning and teaching in a specific subject area.
Takes readers through two centuries of teacher preparation to uncover its development from colonial times to the standards-based models. This book examines a broad... Læs mere