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Title: Children’s Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in Good Books (Hardcover) Author: Daniel L. Darigan, Michael O. Tunnell, James S. Jacobs Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 17, 2001) Language: English Paperback: 608 pages ISBN-10: 0130813559 ISBN-13: 978-0130813558
Book Description:
Children’s Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in good Books has several key, unique features…
- Original interviews with 21 children’s book authors/illustrators
- Integrated technology features including Internet teaching strategies, an accompanying free CD database, and guidance for using the Companion Website
- Teaching Tips that share practical K-8 teaching strategies
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Title: The English Teachers’ Companion, Third Edition: A Complete Guide to Classroom, Curriculum, and the Profession Author: Jim Burke Publisher: Heinemann; 3 edition (November 2, 2007) Language: English Paperback: 568 pages ISBN-10: 0325011397 ISBN-13: 978-0325011394
Book Description:
The third edition of The English Teacher’s Companion again delivers vital information on the teaching of English, including foundational advice for teaching literature; nurturing reading, writing, and thinking skills; and organizing for success. But it also responds to needs that Jim has heard in speaking engagements and professional development workshops across the country. Teachers and teacher educators asked for:
- the latest research on literacy
- more information about national standards
- ways to consider gender in instruction
- advice for teaching Advanced Placement classes
- ideas for teaching media literacy and incorporating technology effectively into instruction
- even more resources for mentoring new teachers
- analysis of how trends in society, culture, and politics impact teachers and their classrooms.
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Title: Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul - Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Educators Author: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen Publisher: Health Communications (1 Jul 2002) Language: English Paperback: 384 pages ISBN-10: 1558749780 ISBN-13: 978-1558749788
Book Description: Written by a wide range of teachers, counsellors, administrators, educational consultants and former students, this book is filled with heart-warming stories that celebrate the contributions that teachers make in our lives every day. So, here’s your permission slip to laugh with them, cry with them, and become inspired by them!
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