Psychotherapist Koplow understands that far too many children come into the classroom burdened by unresolved emotional issues that hinder their socialization and learning processes. Here she explains
Allen (secondary English, the College of Staten Island, US) writes on school coaching, providing the example of coaching at a small high school. The text views coaching from the perspective of a coach
Twelve academics, researchers, educational administrators, and authors from the U.S. and Canada contribute 13 essays providing readers with an overview of the origins and development of standards-base
Cornbleth (education, U. of Buffalo) unveils the real life of teachers working in urban schools with a widely diverse student population. With narratives from student teachers and novice professionals
The more teachers understand about how children learn to talk, the more they can help children become avid, joyful readers and writers. Drawing on a large body of research and her own volunteer work a
Drawing on observations of children engaged in literacy activities at an Austin domestic violence/sexual assault survival center, Lindfors (emerita, curriculum and instruction, U. of Texas at Austin)
Lewin-Benham explains the Reggio Approach to teaching early education, describing in each chapter its features and how specific projects at the Model Early Learning Center in Washington D.C. reflect t
Hyson (applied developmental psychology, George Mason U.) writes for teachers, students of teaching, and others involved in early childhood development. The book is organized in two sections on questi
Bers (child development, computer science, Tufts University) shows how to use LEGO robots in the early childhood classroom to allow children to explore complex concepts in a concrete and fun way. She
As an in-depth investigation by the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, this book is designed to help educators evaluate various reform strategies in a high school environment. Editors Supovi
Trefil (physics, George Mason U.), convinced that all U.S. citizens need to be "scientifically literate," presents an overview of the essential principles of modern science. This book is intended for
Burton (art education, Virginia Commonwealth U.) outlines a system that art teachers can use to help elementary, middle, and high school students prepare exhibitions of their artwork. Each of five ste
In addition to teaching education at Stanford U., Ball has also served as an academic specialist for the U.S. Information Services Program in South Africa. She reports findings from an action research
Debray (education, U. of Georgia) considers the politics of federal education policy from 1990 to 2004, the No Child Left Behind Act from 1999 to 2002, and the shift in the Republican Party's position
