ABSTRACT

Discover the teaching practices that make the biggest difference in student performance! This practical, research-based book gives principals, teachers, and school administrators a direct, inside look at instructional practices from top award-winning urban schools. The authors provide detailed examples and analyses of these practices, and successfully demystify the achievement of these schools. They offer practical guides to help educators apply these successful practices in their own schools.

Teaching Practices from America's Best Urban Schools will be a valuable tool for any educator in both urban and non-urban schools-schools that serve diverse student populations, including English language learners and children from low-income families.

chapter 1|6 pages

Understanding and Using This Book

chapter 2|16 pages

Focusing on Mastery

chapter 6|12 pages

Building Student Vocabulary

chapter 7|14 pages

Promoting Successful Practice

chapter 8|16 pages

Making Students Feel Valued and Capable

chapter 9|14 pages

Leading Students to Love Learning

chapter |2 pages

Conclusion