Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers

by Blackburn, Barbara R.
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ISBN: 9780415732871
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Overview

Teachers are required to increase the rigor for students, but how? This book by bestselling author and rigor expert Barbara Blackburn has the answer It is a treasure chest of more than 200 practical and highly-effective tools that can be used across grade levels and subject areas to increase student rigor, leading your students to higher engagement and deeper learning.

Topics covered include...

  • Asking higher-level questions

  • Scaffolding to help all students achieve success

  • Differentiating instruction and using modifications

  • Fostering independence through gradual release of responsibility

  • Increasing text difficulty and teaching close reading

  • Setting high expectations

  • Changing students' views of success

  • Encouraging effort and goal-setting

  • Creating an environment that is conducive to learning

  • Using effective grading policies and assessment tools

  • Working with parents, colleagues, and administrators

  • And much, much more

Rigor in Your Classroom will be your go-to resource throughout the school year, as you continually return to it to try new tools with your students. Bonus: The tools are accompanied by graphic organizers, charts, templates, and reproducibles for easy implementation.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Blackburn, Barbara R.
  • ISBN: 9780415732871
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 10.90 x 0.60
  • Number Of Pages: 218
  • Publication Year: 2014

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