What works in schools : translating research into action /

Provides information for schools and teachers on how to improve student achievement. Discusses which instructional strategies really work; why data is a critical component to school improvement; how important collegiality and professional development are; and what types of parental and community inv...

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Main Author: Marzano, Robert J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2003
Series:Gale virtual reference
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Introducing the best of times
  • The school-level factors
  • A guaranteed and viable curriculum
  • Challenging goals and effective feedback
  • Parent and community involvement
  • Safe and orderly environment
  • Collegiality and professionalism
  • The teacher-level factors
  • Instructional strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom curriculum design
  • The student-level factors
  • Home environment
  • Learned intelligence and background knowledge
  • Student motivation
  • Implementing the model
  • Using the model
  • The critical role of leadership.