What Really Works in Elementary Education

Edited by:

Wendy W. Murawski - California State University, Northridge, USA
Kathy Lynn Scott - California State University, Northridge, USA

Other Titles in:
Elementary Teaching Methods | Teaching Methods & Learning Styles

March 2015 | 368 pages | Corwin

Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher

In an age of information overload, do you ever wish you could find one resource that would allow you to quickly gain insight into a variety of cutting-edge practices in elementary education? You’re holding it at your fingertips.

What Really Works in Elementary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only understand the research behind certain educational practices, but also have experience working in elementary classrooms. Each user-friendly chapter, focused on a topic vital to elementary educators, presents information in a straightforward way to help you learn what works – and what does not work – with students today. Whether you’re a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you’ll benefit from

Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment
Novel approaches to classroom management and strategies to engage students
Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas
Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students
Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area

Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?

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Rebecca Mieliwocki

Foreword

About the Editors

About the Contributors

Wendy Murawski and Kathy Scott

Introduction

Section I: What Really Works in Content

Nancy O'Rode

1. Making Math Meaningful

Renee Ziolkowska

2. Rewarding Reading Practices

Kathleen Dudden Rowlands

3. Teaching Writing Right

Joyce H. Burstein and Greg Knotts

4. Successful Social Studies

Erica Rood

5. Stellar STE(A)M Strategies

Mary Wolf, Anne Fontaine-Lewis, and Beth Thompson

6. Awe-Inspiring Arts Inegration

Section II: What Really Works in Instruction

Lisa A. Dieker, Lauren Delisio, and Caitlyn A. Bukaty

7. Tuning in With Technology

Brittany Hott, Laura Isbell, and Jennifer Walker

8. Perfectly Positive Behavior

Luisa Palomo Hare and Wendy W. Murawski

9. Classy Classroom Management

Scott Mandel

10. Cool Cooperative Learning

Tamarah M. Ashton

11. Unique Universal Design for Learning

Amy Hanreddy and Erin Studer

12. Incredible Inclusion

Wendy W. Murawski

13. Creative Co-Teaching

Brooke Blanks

14. Amazing Assessment

Section III: What Really Works With Special Populations

Claire E. Hughes

15. Great Gifted Education

Shartriya Collier

16. Engaging English Language Learners

Emily Iland

17. Addressing Autism Spectrum Disorders

Flavia Fleischer, Will Garrow, and Rachel Friedman Narr

18. Developing Deaf Education

Michelle Dean

19. Superb Social Skill Instruction

Susan Auerbach

20. Fantastic Family Collaboration

Index

Key features

Co-published/branded with The Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge
Part of the “What Really Works” series
Chapters written by administrators, special educators, and school counselors on topics in elementary education
Meant to be a practical and user-friendly resource