In the era of the Common Core, teachers in all subject areas and grade levels are seeking ways to help students engage with and reflect on the meaning of texts. In Interpretive Discussion, Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon guides teachers through a carefully refined process for preparing, leading, and reflecting on these powerful conversations and discusses the skills and habits of mind that underlie this approach.
Using detailed case studies, she identifies patterns and practices that support effective discussion leadership; explains how to choose a suitable text; provides...
In the era of the Common Core, teachers in all subject areas and grade levels are seeking ways to help students engage with and reflect on the meaning...
In the era of the Common Core, teachers in all subject areas and grade levels are seeking ways to help students engage with and reflect on the meaning of texts. In Interpretive Discussion, Sophie Haroutunian-Gordon guides teachers through a carefully refined process for preparing, leading, and reflecting on these powerful conversations and discusses the skills and habits of mind that underlie this approach.
Using detailed case studies, she identifies patterns and practices that support effective discussion leadership; explains how to choose a suitable text; provides...
In the era of the Common Core, teachers in all subject areas and grade levels are seeking ways to help students engage with and reflect on the meaning...
How can we best prepare pre-service teachers to succeed in the classroom and to stay in teaching over time? The one-size-fits-all model of traditional teacher education programs has been widely criticized, yet the most popular alternative fast-track programs have at best a mixed record of success. An increasing number of districts and charter networks are trying to fill this void with a third option: grow-your-own teacher preparation programs tailored to specific school contexts and the needs of the populations they serve.
In Inspiring Teaching, leading teacher educator...
How can we best prepare pre-service teachers to succeed in the classroom and to stay in teaching over time? The one-size-fits-all model of traditional...
How can we best prepare pre-service teachers to succeed in the classroom and to stay in teaching over time? The one-size-fits-all model of traditional teacher education programs has been widely criticized, yet the most popular alternative fast-track programs have at best a mixed record of success. An increasing number of districts and charter networks are trying to fill this void with a third option: grow-your-own teacher preparation programs tailored to specific school contexts and the needs of the populations they serve.
In Inspiring Teaching, leading teacher educator...
How can we best prepare pre-service teachers to succeed in the classroom and to stay in teaching over time? The one-size-fits-all model of traditional...