Progressive Practices Pack

Pack includes:

Why Are We Still Doing That?: Positive Alternatives to Problematic Teaching Practices

• Old habits die hard, particularly when they are part of the unexamined norms of schooling. Pérsida Himmele and William Himmele provide straightforward, research-informed accounts of what makes each of these practices problematic, and they share easy-to-implement instructional, assessment, and classroom management strategies you can use to meet the goals those problematic practices are intended to achieve . . . without the downsides or the damage.

Solving the Homework Problem by Flipping the Learning

• Teachers view homework as an opportunity for students to continue learning after the bell rings. For many students, it’s often just the dreaded “H” word. How can educators change the way students view homework while ensuring that they still benefit from the additional learning it provides? It’s easy. Flip the learning! In Solving the Homework Problem by Flipping the Learning, Jonathan Bergmann, the co-founder of the flipped learning concept, shows you how.

Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Student Motivation & Achievement

• Offering students choices about their learning, says author Mike Anderson, is one of the most powerful ways teachers can boost student learning, motivation, and achievement. In his latest book, Anderson offers numerous examples of choice in action, ideas to try with different students, and a step-by-step process to help you plan and incorporate choice into your classroom.

Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance

• In this indispensable book for K–12 leaders, Harvey Alvy offers a thoughtful roadmap and guidance to help educators select, implement, and assess school- or districtwide initiatives that actually work. The book is filled with a wealth of resources—action checklists, principles to guide educators, and in-depth questions and protocols—for engaging in collaborative professional development activities that strengthen teaching and learning practices and improve student achievement.