02125cam a2200301 4500 2033607 TxAuBib 20070701120000.0 130806s2001||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780871205223 087120522X TxAuBib A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works. Alexandria, VA : ASCD, 2001. Designed as a self-study resource, this handbook guides readers through nine categories of instructional strategies proven to improve student achievement. Sections 1-9 address the nine categories of instructional strategies that can be applied to all types of content, at all grade levels, and with all types of students: Identifying similarities and differences; Summarizing and note taking; Reinforcing effort and providing recognition; Homework and practice; Representing knowledge; Learning groups; Setting objectives and providing feedback; Generating and testing hypotheses; and Cues, questions, and advance organizers. For each of the nine categories, exercises, brief questionnaires, tips and recommendations, samples, worksheets, rubrics, and other tools are provided. For elementary and middle school teachers, counselors, evaluators, and administrators. This handbook is designed to help you begin using effective instruction strategies immediately. The authors guide you through each strategy and provide worksheets, backline masters and other materials to help with application of the strategies in your classroom. 20070701. Education. Curriculum planning. Classroom management. Marzano, Robert J. Gaddy, Barbara. Norford, Jennifer. Pickering, Debra. Paynter, Diane. http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/A-Handbook-for-Classroom-Instruction-That-Works.aspx