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Instead of piling on one new reform fad after another, here at last is a book that boils down solutions for improved schools to the most powerful, simple actions and structures that ensure you prepare all students for college, careers, and citizenship. Best-selling ASCD author and renowned consultant Mike Schmoker explains why and how to take a “first-things-first” approach to school improvement and focus laser-like on only three essentials:
- Coherent curriculum (what we teach).
- Sound lessons (how we teach).
- Purposeful reading and writing (authentic literacy).
In making his clear and compelling case, Schmoker delves deep into the significance of the three essentials so you get a complete understanding of what they mean to your daily practice, including
- How to navigate content standards documents to select just the items that clarify what to teach.
- Which essential elements to include in every lesson.
- How to implement lesson templates that simplify teaching and make it more effective with less effort and frustration.
- Why including current news in class can have a game-changing impact on student engagement and retention, college preparation, and attitudes toward school.
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Author Michael J Schmoker
Binding Paperback
Language English
Book Type Professional
Subject School Improvement
Copyright 2011
