Inspiring Elementary Learners: Nurturing the Whole Child in a Differentiated Classroom - Softcover

Kryza, Kathleen; Duncan, Alicia M.; Stephens, S. Joy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412960657 ISBN 13: 9781412960656

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

Provides differentiated instructional techniques, lesson examples, and assessment rubrics across core subject areas to nurture a love for learning in socially, culturally, and academically diverse learners.

About this title

About the Author:

Kathleen Kryza consults internationally for her company, Infinite Horizons, and also presents nationally for the Bureau of Education and Research (BER). Kryza has more than 20 years experience in motivating and reaching children, educators, and others through her teaching, consulting, coaching, and writing. Her expertise is in working with students in special education, gifted education, alternative education, and multicultural education. She has a master′s degree in special education and is an adjunct professor in special education at the University of Michigan―Dearborn.

Alicia Duncan is a consultant, program coordinator, and teacher trainer for the Waterford School District in Waterford, Michigan. She shares her expertise across the state of Michigan and throughout the nation in reaching and teaching English Language Learners, gifted students, culturally diverse learners, and inclusion students through differentiated instruction. She has a master′s degree in ESL teaching methodology.
S. Joy Stephens has taught middle and high school students of all levels and abilities in differentiated science, math, and foreign language classrooms. She is a presenter and trainer in practical strategies for differentiating classrooms and inspiring students. She has a master′s degree in biology.

Review:

"Very usable and practical ideas from day one! This book is ′inspiring′ for teachers as well as learners." -- Jean Johnson, Program Coodinator Published On: 2008-01-22

"One of the very few professional resources that I could not put down. I had to read it from cover to cover. I recommend this book to every teacher I work with, and I use it every day in my work with teachers and students." -- Diane Fleming, Coordinator Published On: 2008-01-22

“This is differentiation at its best! This valuable resource provides the tools necessary to make it possible to meet the wide range of student needs and abilities within a classroom. It will be a timeless resource all educators will want on their desk.” -- Jeannie Donoghue, Professional Development Director Published On: 2008-01-22

“This is one of the most eye-opening professional books that I have ever read. The authors challenged me and reminded me of why I decided to pursue this profession, and they showed me how to create a positive environment and provided me with lessons, activities, and assessments that helped me achieve my goal." -- Billie Jo Crouse, Third-Grade Teacher Published On: 2008-01-22

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412960657
• ISBN 13: 9781412960656
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264