
- 238 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
How can you ensure students are engaged and learning at deeper levels? This book from bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn is a treasure chest of more than 250 practical and effective tools that can be used across grade levels and subject areas to increase rigor, leading to higher levels of learning and success.
Topics include scaffolding, differentiation, higher-level questions, high expectations, gradual release of responsibility, and more. This essential second edition offers more than 50 additional tools, updated research, and new topics such as teaching academic discourse, creating an environment of respect, and building students' social and emotional learning. Rigor in Your Classroom will be your go-to resource throughout the school year, as you continually use new tools with your students. Bonus: The tools are accompanied by graphic organizers, charts, templates, and reproducibles for easy implementation.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Meet the Author
- Support Material
- Introduction
- 1 Understanding Rigor
- 2 Raising Expectations Through Questioning and Adult Behaviors
- 3 Raising Expectations Through Complex Tasks
- 4 Increasing Depth of Instruction
- 5 Giving Scaffolding and Support
- 6 Options for Assessment
- 7 Reinvigorating the Environment
- 8 Common Concerns
- 9 Leading Rigor in Your School
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Bibliography