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The only book to cover active learning in themiddle or secondary classroom, this is a sourcebook of hundreds ofinstructional strategies to engage students in learning for any subject. KEYTOPICS: Specific, practical strategies include ways to get students activefrom the start through activities that build teamwork and immediately get themthinking about the subject matter. 101 activities include ice-breakers for thebeginning of class, strategies for the middle of a lesson, and concludingexercises to foster student reflection and future application. In addition,these activities are designed to enliven learning, deepen understanding, andpromote retention. Designed for the preservice and inservice teacher, this bookis effective for anyone teaching in middle schools, high schools, colleges, andcenters for adult education.For professionals working in middleschool/secondary school education. ... Read more

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Excellent Sourcebook for Secondary and Post-Secondary Educators
Silberman's book provides a welcome treasure chest of ideas that all high school teachers and college instructors will find helpful. The activities are succinctly described and can be easily adapted to fit individual instructor needs.

Great Service
Sent the right book to the right address at the right time for the right price - what more could I ask for?

Awesome book!
Simply stated: this is a great book.Easy to read and understand and use.

Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject
I found the book a wonderful resource full of suggestions and methods.Teaching both elementary and college level students, the strategies listed were very helpful.I'd recommend the book to any teacher.

Creative Ideas to Involve Students
This book is full of wonderful ideas.It is especially helpful if you teach on the block schedule.The ideas are very easy to implement in the classroom. ... Read more

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It’s no secret that the adults learn in very different ways than children. While children tend to embrace a "show me" approach to everything they learn, adults need to know that what is being taught will really count for something in their lives. The need to validate what is being taught can present adult educators with the added challenge of analyzing how they teach, what they teach, and how adult students will receive it.

Teach with Style presents a simple, coherent, and easy-to-use method for teaching adults based on the ways that adults learn best. Created by educator and trainer Jim Teeters, the Teach with Style method provides instructors with the essentials of teaching adults in four distinct instructor styles: Systematic, Stimulating, Spontaneous, and Safe. Five strategies accompany each style and allow educators to refine each method to their specific needs. Teach with Style will help both beginning and advanced instructors effectively promote adult learning, while encouraging both instructors and students to change and grow in the classroom. ... Read more

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Review of Teach with Style
This is an outstanding guide for training adults.There are lots of resources and it is clearly presented.It is well worth the investment if you are a seasoned trainer or new to the field. ... Read more

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Almost Perfect
I haven't studied grammer since grade school and this book is a good refresher.The content seems comprehensive.However, I am a little annoyed at two incidentals:

1.There are just not enough examples.
2.I have located four errors in the quizzes and I'm only a third of the way through the book.This is the most frustrating aspect.To what extent can I improve my grammer when the answers for the quizzes are incorrect?For those that own the text, look at problem 6 on page 127.The correct answer should be B and not A as the answer sheet describes.

I think I will hang onto this book and use it as a reference.

Complicated unless you're the most intellectual
This book isn't easy.I have my masters in English, working on a PhD, and at times I was even caught up with it.Very good quizes, but too fast pace, it is impossible to learn everything with the limited resources given.But, for a professor with a PhD, maybe it's possible... But then again, he should already know it all.

Not So Great
The book has some good content but the quizes and exercises are [bad] The exercises are just multiple choice questions that are so easy most 2nd graders could probably handle them.Overall not a great book for adults.

Well done Dr. Hensley
I had the honor of meeting Dr. Hensley at a conference in North Carolina.I managed to go to ever class he taught.This man is an amazing teacher!He can teach you more in ten minutes than most can teach you in one year.I encourage all who are looking for insight into writing to purchase this book and USE IT.

Finally!Grammar made easy!
I used to hate the thought of brushing up on grammar, but this book changed all that. Finally there's a concise book that covers all the basic rules - and makes it fun to learn, too. The first part of the book is anexcellent overview of the rules of the English language, with plenty ofexplanations and examples. The second part gives terrific lessons in styleand shows you how to use the rules of the English language. Each chapteralso has tips and pointers, and a fun quiz at the end!

Easily the bestgrammar book I've ever seen! ... Read more

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60 High-Interest Reproducible Activities—Perfect For Learning Centers—That Build Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Writing Skills
Learn how to structure collaborative, literacy-focused activities for "the rest of the class" while you provide direct instruction to small groups. Includes 60+ innovative reproducible activities that build skills and foster independence. ... Read more

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Good for Teachers Experienced with Using Centers
I purchased this book because I thought it would give me some fresh ideas on how to set up and manage centers while I worked with small groups.Well, the author only spends about 4 pages on center set-up and management, and it's a pretty broad overview with fuzzy details.I would not recommend this book for a teacher who has never done centers before, because it is not very helpful in the "how-to" department. On the other hand, it is packed full of great ideas for activities related to literacy that can be used in your centers.Most of them are of the worksheet variety, and many are made for specific book titles, but all of the ideas can be adapted for your own curriculum.The menu idea itself is great and very flexible, and I like the author's use of long-term projects to solve the "I'm done, what can I do now?" problem. This is a great book for teachers who already use centers and need some new activity ideas.

Helpful book
This was a helpful book for the ever present problem of keeping the rest of the class busy (but not with "busy work") while you work with a small group. Even if you are not reading some of the titles listed by theauthor, the framework for creating your own activities is very helpful. ... Read more

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Take the mystery out of metacognition with the proven methods in this guide. With these easy-to-followmodels you`ll discover how easy it is to incorporate reflection and how beneficial this strategyis for student learning. ... Read more

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ASK: How to Teach Learning-to-Learn in the Secondary School is a serious exploration of the new science of learning. Full of tried and tested teaching and learning strategies, this book will transform the way any teacher sees their subject. All of the lesson ideas detailed in this book are easily applied to any curriculum subject and if used across different subjects, quickly become a transferable map which can help students make sense of their learning and progress rapidly at secondary school. ... Read more

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This book provides ways for teachers to link subjects and areas of learning for various teaching situations and takes readers from simple correlation through using published thematic units now available and on to developing their own interdisciplinary themes or in team efforts with other colleagues. ... Read more

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I would try to borrow this from someone....
I just didn't get much out of it.The examples are all middle school.That may work for other readers and could have worked for me if it focussed more on theory, research and protocols/strategies.I was let down, but maybe my expectations were too high.After reading Eric Jensen one would suspect this would be a good follow-up, however this simply didn't do much for me. ... Read more

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Teach & Delight Every Child With Skill-Building Songs That Are Fun to Sing & a Snap to Learn
Make It Stick with Music! Makes Learning Fun!
Learning is easy and fun with this big collection of irresistible songs on all the topics you teach: letters, numbers, opposites, right and left, days of the week, body parts, time, and more! ... Read more

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Good book for learningand remembering
Good for remembering facts.Would be better if it also had the sheet music since I was not familiar with a couple of the "original" songs that you use as a model for the tune. ... Read more

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Think Tank II arms educators with techniques for empowering students to be self-directed learnersand aid them in discovering their own internal motivation and problem-solving skills. Offering12 new graphic organizers in addition to the dozen presented in Think Tank I, this book includesan `invent your own` model as well. The organizers can be quickly and easily implemented intoany classroom from primary through college levels. ... Read more

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Teach Them Thinking provides practical solutions for the teacher interested in teaching studentsthe skills of critical and creative thinking. It answers the common questions teachers have whenattempting such a task. Questions like:

• How can I improve the ability of my studentsto:
  ...solve problems?
  ...make decisions?
  ...think creatively?
• Exactly what arethe different critical and creative thinking skills?
• How do I introduce these thinking skillsto my class?
• How can I help my students get a handle on these skills so they can use them inother subjects?

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This book hands teachers pre-tested and re-useable tools that motivate students to think more skillfully,to work together, and to increase their achievement level. By using James Bellanca`s thought-provokinggraphic organizers, students visually lay out what they`re thinking, organize their thoughts,and expand their thought process on any topic–all of which create a more positive and challengingclassroom environment and more well-rounded students. ... Read more

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Formerly part of Homeschooling a 3-Ring Circus With a 1-Track Mind. Identify your childrens learning styles and as a result, teach so that they will learn. By recognizing these, you will be a more effective teacher as you employ these practical suggestions. Plus, your children will learn more - and love learning it! Avoid making costly mistakes and the deadly disease...burnout! We will go over eight simple suggestions that can revolutionize your childs learning and make home education fun for the whole family. This workshop also covers a little heard of learning style that just might change your life, the Edison Element! ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide to implementing technology within the music classroom, Integrating Technology with Music Instruction offers practical strategies for utilizing technology to increase student learning, motivation and engagement and provide opportunities for essential music skills to be effectively taught and retained. Teachers will also learn how to reduce administrative obligations and explore professional growth opportunities.

[Incorporates MENC's National Standards for Music Education] ... Read more