Classroom Instruction from A to Z

<p>Learn the most effective ways to promote student learning. This second edition of bestselling author Barbara Blackburn’s <i>Classroom Instruction from A to Z</i> covers a broad range of key instructional strategies to help you create more meaningful, engaging learning experiences for your students. Each chapter from A to Z offers guidance on a specific aspect of classroom instruction, such as planning strong lessons; assessing student learning; creating more successful homework assignments; differentiating instruction; and scaffolding students for success. </p><p>Throughout the book, you’ll find practical strategies and tools that you can implement immediately, no matter what subject area or grade level you teach. </p><p>Topics new to this updated edition include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Exploring blended learning techniques such as flipped classrooms;</li> <p> </p> <li>Strategies for implementing social emotional learning and mindfulness;</li> <p> </p> <li>Understanding diverse learners and accommodating all students;</li> <p> </p> <li>Teaching academic vocabulary in deeper ways; and</li> <p> </p> <li>Integrating subjects and promoting writing across the curriculum.</li> </ul><p>With twenty-six chapters each devoted to a different aspect of instruction, this book has something to offer both new and experienced looking to improve student learning. Additionally, classroom-ready tools are available as free eResources from our website, http://www.routledge.com/9781138935952.</p> <p>Acknowledgements</p><p>Meet the Author</p><p>Introduction</p><p>1. Academic Vocabulary is Foundational</p><p>2. Begin Lessons with a Bang</p><p>3. Can You Hear Me? Teaching Speaking and Listening Skills</p><p>4. Data Informs Instruction</p><p>5. Expect the Best</p><p>6. Focus on Your Purpose</p><p>7. Grading and Assessment</p><p>8. Help Me: Scaffolding for Success</p><p>9. Integrate Subject Areas</p><p>10. Just for Me: Differentiated Instruction Strategies</p><p>11. Keys to Blended Learning</p><p>12. Literacy is for Everyone</p><p>13. Make It Real</p><p>14. Next Steps (Helping Students Break Down a Task)</p><p>15. Options for Successful Homework</p><p>16. Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning</p><p>17. Questioning Strategies</p><p>18. Research-Based Evidence on Instruction</p><p>19. Social and Emotional Learning Matters</p><p>20. Turn the Tables: Helping Students Take Responsibility for Their Learning</p><p>21. Understand Diverse Learners</p><p>22. Value Writing for All Subjects</p><p>23. Working Together Makes a Difference</p>