What Successful Teachers Do

101 Research-Based Classroom Strategies for New and Veteran Teachers

Neal A. Glasgow, Cathy D. Hicks

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN:
  9781632205766
• eBook ISBN:
  9781632209917
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education Teaching Methods

Written for novice and seasoned professionals alike, this updated edition of a powerful bestseller provides research-based best practices and practical applications that promote strong instruction and classroom management.The authors translate the latest research into 101 effective strategies for new and veteran K–12 teachers. Updated throughout, and with an entirely new chapter on supporting reading and literacy, this edition presents the strategies in a user-friendly format: The Strategy: a concise statement of an instructional strategy
What the Research Says: a brief discussion of the research to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the principles involved
Classroom Application: how each strategy can be used in instructional settings
Precautions and Possible Pitfalls: caveats to help teachers avoid common problems
Sources: a reference list for further readingWhat Successful Teachers Do is a valuable resource for strengthening teachers' professional development and improving student performance.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• 1. Interacting and Collaborating With Students
• 2. Managing the Classroom Environment, Time, and Discipline
• 3. Organizing Curricular Goals, Lesson Plans, and Instructional Delivery
• 4. Using Student Assessment and Feedback to Maximize Instructional Effectiveness
• 5. Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom
• 6. Integrating Technology in the Classroom
• 7. Enhancing Reading and Literacy Skills
• 8. Developing a Professional Identity
• 9. Fostering a Positive Relationship With Families and Community
• Index