What Successful Teachers Do - 91 Research-based Classroom Strategies for New and Veteran Teachers (Paperback)

"No matter where you are in your teaching career, this book will take you places you have been, will be, and wish to be. I have found some strategies that I can?t wait to try!"
Stephen Sroka, Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

"All teachers will benefit from these strategies, especially new teachers who will rely on the research to back up these common sense techniques that they will utilize throughout their career in education."
Laura Whitten, EMAP/BTSA Director
Escondido Union High School District

Built on a foundation of tested, proven, research-based strategies for instruction, assessment, and classroom management, What Successful Teachers Do provides 91 key strategies for improving and re-energizing classroom practice. Combining theory, research, and practical suggestions, the authors cover curriculum and pedagogy, discipline and classroom management, assessment, relating to students, working with special-needs students, embracing diversity, integrating technology in the classroom, interacting with parents, collaborating with colleagues, developing a professional identity, time management, self-management, and organization.

Each strategy covers:

• A concise description of the strategy
• A brief discussion of the research that supports use of the strategy
• Instruction on applying the strategy in instructional settings
• Tips on avoiding pitfalls that may occur when implementing the strategy
• Source materials for further research and follow-up

This practical volume is a resource that new and veteran teachers will want to use throughout their teaching careers.