<div> <p><strong>F<strong>ormerly a Sky Light publication.</strong><span> </span><br /></strong></p> <p>Project learning is an exciting, challenging, and memorable way of engaging students in active, authentic learning experiences. It immerses students in the process of creating, testing, polishing, and producing a project such as a biography or invention. This book offers step-by-step guidelines for nine different projects ranging from basic to advanced.</p> </div> <b>Features</b> <ul> <li>Authored - Sally Berman.</li> <li>Author Affiliation - Educational Consultant, Texas.</li> <li>Binding - Paperback.</li> <li>Pages - 176.</li> <li>Publication Date - 01/06/97.</li> <li>Primary Subject Code - Teaching Methods & Learning Styles - CF0.</li> <li>Item Weight - 18 oz.</li> <li>Copyright year - 1997.</li> </ul> <b>About The Author</b> <p><span><span><strong>Sally Berman</strong></span></span><span></span><span>specializes in teaching educators how to use practical strategies that expand student teamwork, cognition, meta cognition, and self-evaluation skills. She developed and tested many of her ideas during her 30 years of teaching science in a large Chicago-area high school. Berman regularly presents at workshops and conferences and has taught graduate courses for Sky Light Professional Development in conjunction with St. Xavier University and Cumberland University.</span></p>- SKU: CRWN3198
<p>Getting Excited About Data, Second Edition builds upon the best-selling first edition to provide additional guidance and support for educators who are "ready, willing, and able" to explore more sophisticated uses of data. New tools and activities facilitate active engagement with data and a collaborative culture of collective responsibility for the learning of all students.<br /><br />Precise and on target, this excellent new resource enables educators to effectively use their schools' data to respond to the challenges of the No Child Left Behind Act, and provides</p> <ul> <li>Descriptions and implementation ideas for each component of a balanced reading and writing program</li> <li>Checklists for reviewing your own literacy program</li> <li>Effective strategies for teaching word study, fluency, and comprehension</li> <li>Vocabulary instructional strategies that expand students' comprehension and word knowledge</li> <li>A knowledge base emphasizing the role of data in school effectiveness and successful change</li> <li>A focus on tapping the professional passion of dedicated educators who want to work for the benefit of students from an intrinsic motivation perspective</li> <li>Group activities that energize people in collaborative efforts</li> <li>Key questions to identify sources of the proof of success necessary to stimulate confidence and further action</li> <li>A clear understanding of the need for "up close, in real time" assessment to balance high-stakes, external tests</li> <li>Information on how to utilize data to establish priorities and integrate accountability requirements with goals that are data-based and grounded in school values</li> </ul> <b>Features</b> <ul> <li>Title - Getting Excited About Data</li> <li>Sub Title - Combining People, Passion, and Proof to Maximize Student Achievement</li> <li>Authored - Edie L. Holcomb</li> <li>Binding - Hardcover</li> <li>Pages - 2- SKU: CRWN179</li> </ul>
<p>This is a cordless LED binocular stereo microscope with top and bottom lights. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications, powered by either batteries or wall-power. It is portable and can be taken out to field sites. This microscope offers sharp clear stereo images, four magnification levels (20X-30X-40X-60X), and the freedom from cords. It comes with a rechargeable illumination system, three rechargeable AA batteries, and an AC adapter/charger. This durable and reliable microscope is a perfect instrument for viewing insects, plants, rocks, stamps, coins, jewel and etc. It is an ideal microscope for hobbyists and students. This microscope is brand new in factory-sealed box. </p> <p><b><u>Features :</u></b></p> <li>A great cordless stereo microscope with top and bottom LED lights</li> <li>Powered by either batteries or wall-power</li> <li>Convenient for being taken out for on-site applications</li> <li>Built-in rechargeable incident and transmitted LED illumination system</li> <li>10-LED top light</li> <li>7-LED bottom light</li> <li>Four magnification settings: 20X-30X-40X-60X</li> <li>45 degree inclined binocular head with locked-in eyepieces</li> <li>Adjustable interpupillary distance</li> <li>Sharp stereo erect images with wide field of view</li> <li>High quality original true color</li> <li>Ocular-tube with adjustable diopter</li> <li>Accurate alignment, ensuring fatigue-free viewing for hours </li> <li>Rugged metal frame and stand</li> <li>Full optical glass elements</li> <li>Precise ground glass lenses</li> <li>All metal mechanical components</li> <li>GS CE approval electric apparatus</li> <li>White/black plate and rubber eyeguards included</li> <li>Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality control system</li> <li>Excellent five (5) year warranty</li> <li>Unbeatable low price guaranteed or the difference back!</li> <li>Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!</li> <p></p> <p><b><u>Specifications :</u></b></p> <li>Head: 45 degree inclined binocular</li> <li>Eyepiece: WF10X and WF15X</li> <li>Objectives: 2X and 4X</li> <li>Diopter Adjustment: +/-5dp</li> <li>Interpupillary Distance: 2-3/16" - 2-15/16"(55-75mm)</li> <li>Working Distance: 2-1/8" (53mm)</li> <li>Frosted Glass Objective Plate: 3-3/4" (95mm) in diameter</li> <li>White/Black Plastic Objective Plate: 3-3/4" (95mm) in diameter</li> <li>Illumination: 10-LED top light and 7-LED bottom light</li> <li>Accessories: a pair of eye-caps, a pair of clips and a dust cover </li> <p></p> <p><b><u>Packing List :</u></b></p> <li>One Forward Binocular Microscope with 2X & 4X Objectives, Pillar Stand and Top & Bottom LED Lights</li> <li>One Pair of Widefield 10X Eyepieces</li> <li>One Pair of Widefield 15X Eyepieces</li> <li>Three Rechargeable Batteries</li> <li>One Wall-Power AC Adapter/Charger</li> <li>One Frosted Glass Plate</li> <li>One Plastic Plate</li> <li>One Dust Cover</li> <li>One Pair of Eye-guards</li> <li>One Pair of Clips</li> <li>One Wrench for Tension Adjustment </li> <li>User's Manual</li> <li>Shipping Weight: 8 lbs</li> <p></p>
<p>While many working in the teaching profession cite intangible rewards as reasons for staying in the profession, concrete rewards such as salary, benefits, and working conditions are inextricably linked to attracting, developing, and retaining highly-qualified teachers. This timely text examines the fundamental link between teacher pay and teacher quality as well as the extent to which compensation can be aligned with student achievement. A range of existing compensation models are reviewed in order to provide a balanced, practical, research-based approach for developing a comprehensive, best-practice teacher compensation system. School administrators can use these synthesized, innovative findings to.</p> <ul> <li>Determine the most practical compensation model for achieving their school's objectives.</li> <li>Examine different pay options used across the country.</li> <li>Connect their school's compensation program to organizational goals.</li> <li>Discover how to attract and retain high-quality teachers.</li> </ul> <p>Advance student achievement and improve teacher retention by developing a deeper understanding of the connection between teacher pay and teacher quality.</p> <b>Features</b> <ul> <li>Sub-Title - Attracting, Developing, and Retaining the Best Teachers</li> <li>Authored - James H. Stronge</li> <li>Author Affiliation - College of William and Mary</li> <li>Other Author's - Christopher R. Gareis</li> <li>Binding - Hardcoverk</li> <li>Pages - 200</li> <li>Publication Date - 05-Apr-06</li> <li>Language - English</li> <li>Primary Subject Code - Superintendents & District Administration - CAB</li> <li>Copyright Year - 2006</li> <li>Item Weight - 21 oz.</li> </ul> <b>About the Author</b> <p>James H. Stronge is the Heritage Professor in the Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership Area at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. His research interests i- SKU: CRWN1129</p>