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From the publisher

"Contains information that is vitally important for the success of any classroom."
--Julie Duford, Fifth-Grade Teacher
Polson Middle School, MT

"Gives teachers a format that we can develop into a philosophy or goal for our classrooms so our students become enthusiastic about learning."
--Debbie Halcomb, Fourth-Grade Teacher
Robert W. Combs Elementary, Cornettsville, KY

"Takes Gardner, Covey, Tomlinson, and wraps them all together in a very motivating approach."
--Karen Kersey, Second-Grade Teacher
Albans Elementary, St. Albans, WV

Embrace quality as the number one priority in your classroom!

Inspirational and practical, this book focuses on the quality of teaching and learning in elementary and middle school classrooms and helps teachers and students find more joy, satisfaction, and meaning in their work.

Experienced teacher Steve Reifman defines a quality classroom in reader-friendly terms, explains how to measure quality, and covers the conditions under which all students are empowered to reach their full potential. The author synthesizes key concepts from the fields of education, psychology, management, and personal growth to arrive at the eight essential elements of teaching, including realistic goal setting, assessment-oriented instruction, parent involvement, and teacher leadership. Written in a personal, engaging voice and drawing upon the work of experts such as Stephen Covey, Howard Gardner, Ted Sizer, William Glasser, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Alfie Kohn, and Alan Blankstein, this resource

Promotes student motivation and a classroom environment of trust and respect
Builds higher-level thinking and group problem solving into the curriculum
Presents classroom applications, examples, anecdotes, and reproducible pages
Features ideas from practicing teachers for putting these essential ideas to work in the classroom

Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8 motivates student teachers, beginning teachers, and veteran educators to become the most effective instructors they can be and achieve the best learning outcomes possible for their students.

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Title Eight Essentials for Empowered Teaching and Learning, K-8: Bringing Out the Best in Your Students
Author Steve Reifman
Binding Hardback
Pages 192
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Corwin Publishers
Publication date 2008-05-29
Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781412954419 / 141295441X
Weight 1.74 lbs (0.79 kg)
Dimensions 11.07 x 8.73 x 0.7 in (28.12 x 22.17 x 1.78 cm)
Category Education / Teaching
Library of Congress subjects Classroom management, Effective teaching
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008011871
Dewey Decimal Code 372.110

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Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2009, Page 214

About the author

Steve Reifman has been an elementary school teacher for more than 13 years. During that time, he has earned National Board Certification, traveled to Japan as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, and completed two master's degrees. He has experience working with students in all of the elementary grades, and he has taught in both public and private schools. Currently, Reifman teaches third grade at Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Monica, California.

Ever since reading William Glasser's The Quality School at the beginning of his career, his primary interest has been in the field of quality control. Reifman has read extensively in this area, has created and led numerous professional development courses, and has attended many conferences and workshops. Specifically, the focus of his work in the classroom has involved defining quality in student-friendly terms, measuring it, and creating the conditions where all students are empowered to reach their full potential and appreciate the joy of learning.

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