Product Overview
Good books have a way of illuminating incidents so that ones own experiences come in to sharper focus. This was certainly the case for me while reading this accessible and very important book. --Patricia Wasley, from the Foreword
Written by teachers for teachers, this enlightening book describes the cross-disciplinary journey of two high school teachers trying to align curriculum, assessment, and performance standards in their classrooms. With a focus on the importance of constantly inspiring students, the authors troubleshoot issues surrounding content standards, instructional objectives, and the aims of curriculum. This user-friendly guide:
Helps readers consider the main concepts surrounding creative teaching and ways of helping students take ownership of their learning
Provides insight into what it takes for teachers to learn about, work with, and benefit from standards work
Gives teachers practical advice for achieving greater success in the classroom
Targets the connections between essential questions, content, assessments, and performance standards
This creative and informative guide will inspire any educator who wrestles with how to make classroom learning meaningful to students and who cares about academic achievement and success.
