• Straight Talk for Today's Teacher: How to Teach so Students Learn by Adrienne Mack-Kirschner: Book Cover

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Textbook Details

  • EDITION:
    1st Edition
  • ISBN:
    0325006962
  • ISBN-13:
    9780325006963
  • PUB. DATE:
    February 2005
  • PUBLISHER:
    Heinemann

Straight Talk for Today's Teacher: How to Teach so Students Learn / Edition 1 by Adrienne Mack-Kirschner, Lois Bridges

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Effective Teaching Requires Taking Risksby Anonymous

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I just met with 30 new teachers and found myself constantly referring to Kirschner's book. It's a must read for all educators interested in adjusting their lessons so students can learn. Kirschner took risks, contrary to some administrative directives, to become an effective teacher. Teaching is about students learning, not teaching content. It helps educators think outside of the box to become...

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Straight Talk for Today's Teacher

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  • Pub. Date: February 2005
  • Publisher: Heinemann
  • Sales Rank: 570,746

Synopsis

For your students to be their best, you need to be at your best. Adrienne Mack-Kirschner, a National Board Certified teacher, has created a no-nonsense guide to good teaching that shows you how curriculum, organization, and mindfulness can combine to help make your classroom a place where kids go to learn and achieve, not just collect a grade.

Biography

Adrienne Mack-Kirschner is an education consultant with vast experience as a classroom teacher, mentor, literacy coach, and NB candidate support provider. She is also an education researcher at UCLA, and an avid writer and lecturer. Her articles have been published in the Los Angeles Times, Teacher, Home and School Connection, and Family Health. Visit her website, www.accomplishedteaching.com, for more information on National Board Certification and consulting services.