This book provides guidelines on making homework relevant to the
students and the curriculum, and integrates homework into classroom
activities.
Homework is a vital part of learning, and it is expected by
students, parents, school directors, and teachers. the benefits of
homework are obvious, yet it is usually seen as a necessary but
unexciting chore. Both students and teachers often fail to take full
advantage of the opportunities it offers to consolidate classroom
teaching, bridge the gap between lessons, and promote independent
learning.
This book demonstrates ways to help learners to enjoy their homework and to make the most of it.
Renowned story teller, Kendall Haven brings his expertise as an oceanographer to the authorship of this third book in a four- book series intended for teachers to use with students in the upper elementary and middle school grades. It focuses on natural phenomena of the sea (tides, tsunamis, sea spouts, giant squid, killer whales) through the eyes of ancient myth and looks at the modern day science that explains each myth, using the interdisciplinary style of teaching. Haven, bringing his knowledge of the science of oceanography, integrates various scientific fields of oceanic study--Physical Oceanography, Geologic Oceanography, Biological and Chemical Oceanography, etc.--to further integrate science curricular areas with the study of myth. Students will not only be encouraged to appreciate the magic in myth and science, but to understand the commonality of all human experience with nature over all time. The book contains myths from several different cultures along with accompanying scientific explanations to use with students. Included are bibliographies, recommended Web sites, student projects, and discussion and activity ideas. Illustrations and diagrams enhance student interest. The book is to be used by teachers and librarians with students and by students in libraries and classrooms.
Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to
models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language
learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by
focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's
development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides
possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further
reading about the method.
The book is written to be of immediate use to
classroom teachers but will also be valuable as a supplementary
textbook. All methods discussed are currently being taught in Norland's
classes and implemented through the student teaching program at Luther
College.
Strategies include: Grammar-based Approaches, The Silent Way,
Experiential Language Learning, Literature-based Approach, Family
Literacy, and many more.
Grades K-12.
Teacher's Book with classroom notes,keys,tapescripts and photocopiable resources
