Books Galore - New Acquisitions!

1. NEW BOOKS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
TITLE:The Dyscalculia toolkit: supporting learning
difficulties in Maths
AUTHOR: Bird, Ronit
CALL NO: RJ 496 A25 B57 2017
Published by: SAGE
Book Description
The new edition of the best-selling Dyscalculia Toolkit continues
to meet the needsof specialist and non-specialistteachersworking
with learners aged 6 to 14 years who have difficulty with math and
numbers. With over 200 activities, 50 games, and new and
improved illustrations, the updated Third Edition also includes
exclusive access to a new companion website. Featuring practical,
creative, and innovative ideas and strategies, this is the complete
toolkit to help teachers and parents support learners with dyscalculia
or those struggling with mathematics.
TITLE:Shared leadership:the essential ingredient for
effective PLCs
AUTHOR: Wilhelm, Terry
CALL NO: LB 1731 W55 2017
Published by: Corwin
Book Description
Supercharge your school culture with authentic shared leadership.
Why do so many professional learning communities (PLCs) fail? Terry
Wilhelmanswersthisquestion―andmore―bychallengingeducatorsto
work together once and for all to cultivate shared leadership. Through
simple practices and processes, Shared Leadership: The Essential
IngredientforEffectivePLCs highlightsapproachesthatsparkandsustain
a successful PLC.If youneedhow-tostepstofuelahealthyschoolculture
in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, it’s all here:
 Developing teacher leadership and enhancing collaboration
 Discussion protocols to fire up team meetings
 Tools and troubleshooting tips
 Common scenarios and dilemmas

2. TITLE:Organizational behavior for school leadership:
leveraging your school for success
AUTHOR: Kaplan, Leslie S.
CALL NO: LB 2805 K36 2017
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
Organizational Behavior for School Leadership provides a
theoretical and practical framework to help emerging leaders build
the mental models they need to be effective. Presenting traditional,
modern, and contemporary perspectives, each chapter offers
opportunities for readers to reflect on the ideas and apply their
leadership perspective and skills to their own work settings. In this
way, this important book helps graduate students in educational
leadership understand organizational situations and circumstances,
an essential step in making appropriate decisions about people,
school operations, and the community that generate improved
student and teacher outcomes.
TITLE:Primary science: teaching theory and practice
AUTHOR: Sharp, John
CALL NO: LB 1585.5 G7 P75 2017
Published by: SAGE
Book Description
An extensive knowledge of the primary science curriculum is not
enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach
science in the primary classroom.
This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary
science that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of
teaching. It covers the important skills of classroom management,
planning, monitoring, and assessmentandrelates these specifically
to primary science,with new material on assessmentwithout levels.
New coverage on being a scientist is included to help readers
understand how science teaching goes far beyond the curriculum,
whilst practical guidance and features support trainees to translate
their learning to the classroom.And to support students even further
with the very latest strategies in classroom practice.

3. TITLE:A quick guide to special needs and disabilities
AUTHOR: Bates, Bob
CALL NO: LC 4704 B38 2017
Published by: SAGE
Book Description
A Quick Guide to Special Needs is an easy go-to guide for
busy teachers, SENCOs, practitioners and anyone else who is
interested in pragmatic solutions to the challenges of teaching
children and young people with additional needs. Detailing over
60 conditions which cause people to have additional
needs, Bob Bates helps you broaden your understanding of
different physical, neurological, psychological, and developmental
needs with accessible bite-sized explanations of the conditions,
best practice approaches to working with these learners, and how
to apply them to your everyday teaching.
TITLE:Caring for young children with special needs
AUTHOR: Croft, Cindy
CALL NO: HV 888 C76 2017
Published by: Redleaf Press
Book Description
This easy-to-use guide gives you a quick overview on many topics
related to working with young children with special needs. Learn
about inclusion in early childhood programs and disability law, as
well as typical vs. atypical development. The quick guide also
covers several specific disabilities/special needs and provides
definitions, common characteristics, and practical strategies for
adaptation. Cindy Croft is the director of the Center for Inclusive
Child Care at Concordia University and on faculty for several
university education programs. She has her MA in Education and
has worked in the field of early childhood for over twenty years.

4. TITLE:Teaching the whole teen: everyday practices that promote
success and resilience in school and life
AUTHOR: Poliner, Rachel A.
CALL NO: LB 1607 P65 2017
Published by: Corwin
Book Description
How can you help teens thrive now and for life? Support them as
whole learners. Developing independence and responsibility.
Collaborating and communicating effectively. Establishing valuable
work habits. Harnessing emotions and motivation. In this insightful,
culturally responsive guide, Poliner and Benson integrate these
lifelong skills into daily practices through
Practical applications for diverse populations in every class,
advisory, team, or club. The latest research on best practices from
adolescent psychology, neuroscience, school climate
Tools for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents to help
teens succeed now and later in school, home, workplace, and
community.
TITLE:What is it about me you can't teach? Culturally
responsive instruction in deeper learning classrooms
AUTHOR: Rodriguez, Eleanor Renee
CALL NO: LC 5131 R63 2017
Published by: Corwin
Book Description
Now in its third edition, this powerful book features timely new
content from innovative schools and teachers, focusing on reaching
struggling students. The authors illuminate how to raise student
achievement by upholding high expectations, while teaching with
cultural responsiveness. Discover how to:
Lead all students to deeper learning, grounded in critical thinking,
creative problem solving, communication, collaboration―and the
"5th C," cultural awareness
Support the latest standards for college and career readiness and
English Language Proficiency/Development
Incorporate technology into teaching and learning in innovative
ways, adaptable to varying resource levels
Implement K-12 lesson plans that support individualized, project-
based learning

5. TITLE:Math instruction for students with learning problems
AUTHOR: Gurganus, Susan Perry
CALL NO: QA 11.2 G87 2017
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
Math Instruction for Students with Learning Problems, Second
Edition provides a research-based approach to mathematics
instruction designed to build confidence and competence in pre-
and in-service PreK–12 teachers. This core textbook addresses
teacher and student attitudes toward mathematics, as well as
language issues, specific mathematics disabilities, prior
experiences, and cognitive and metacognitive factors. The material
is richwith opportunities for class activities and field extensions, and
the second edition has been fully updated to reference both NCTM
and CCSSM standards throughout the text and includes an entirely
new chapter on measurement and data analysis.
TITLE:Dyslexia-friendly strategies for reading, spelling and
handwriting: a toolkit for teachers
AUTHOR: Montgomery, Diane
CALL NO: LB 1576 M65 2017
Published by: Routeledge
Book Description
Many pupilswithdyslexiahave poorspellingandhandwriting,even
whentheirreadingisadequate.Thispractical yetevidence-basedbook
showsteacherswhoworkwith pupilswithdyslexiahow theycan
effectivelyaddresstheseareasof weakness.Diane Montgomery
introducesherpopularCognitive ProcessStrategiesforSpelling(CPSS)
and providesguidance onhow thisdirectactioncanbe successfully
usedinboth primary andsecondarycontexts. The bookdescribes
dyslexia-friendlyapproachesinLogographic,Alphabeticand
Orthographicphases – ‘the three faces’of dyslexia.Bestliteracy
practice for all childrenisillustratedinadevelopmental readingand
spellingapproach,handwritingasa supportto literacyteachingis
explainedandstrategiesforovercominghandwritingdifficultiesare
detailedfromReceptiononwards. Dyslexia-friendly Strategiesfor
Reading,Spelling and Handwriting isfull of new research,case examples
and practical methodsthathave beentriedandtestedinthe classroom.
Thisis a must-readguide forall teachersandSENCOsinprimaryand
secondarysettingsworkingwithpupilswithdyslexia.

6. TITLE:Flourishing in the early years: contexts, practices and
futures
AUTHOR:
CALL NO: LB 1139.23 F66 2017
Published by: Routeledge
Book Description
If young children are to flourish and become happy, confident and
motivatedlearners,theyneedtodevelopinanenvironmentthatgives
themthe opportunitiesandfreedomtoplayandlearn,alongwiththe
support of parents and practitioners who are flourishing themselves.
Thisinvaluable textlooksatthe conditionsthatenable all thoseengaged
inthe earlyyearssectortoflourish,coveringthemessuchasthe outdoor
environment, the curriculum, parent partnership, equality and ethical
practice. Divided into three sections, each part covers:
Concepts: A consideration of how flourishing is framed by political,
historical and policy frameworks.
TITLE:Reframing science teaching and learning: students and
educators co-developing science practices in and out of school
AUTHOR: Stroupe, David
CALL NO: LB 1585 R44 2017
Published by: Routeledge
Book Description
Responding to recent reform efforts, such as the Next Generation
Science Standards, which call for students to learn science
practices, this book proposes a conceptual reframing of the roles of
teachers and students in formal and informal science learning
settings. Inviting the field to examine the state of "science practice,"
it provides concrete examples of how students, supported by the
actions of educators, take on new roles, shifting from passive
recipients of information to active participants in conceptual, social,
epistemic, and material features of science work.

7. TITLE:Collective efficacy:howeducator`sbeliefsimpactstudent
learning
AUTHOR: Donohoo,Jenni
CALL NO: LB 1025.3 D66 2017
Published by: Corwin
Book Description
Improve student outcomes with collective teacher efficacy. If
educators’ realities are filtered through the belief that they can do
very little to influence student achievement, then it is likely these
beliefs will manifest in their practice. The solution? Collective
efficacy (CE)―the belief that, through collective actions, educators
can influence student outcomes and increase achievement.
Educators with high efficacy show greater effort and persistence,
willingness to try new teaching approaches, and attend more
closely to struggling students’ needs. This book presents practical
strategies and tools for increasing student achievement by sharing.
TITLE:Explaining primary science
AUTHOR: Chambers,Paul
CALL NO: LB 1585.5 G7 C43 2017
Published by: SAGE
Book Description
Successful science teaching in primary schools requires a careful
understanding of key scientific knowledge. Explaining Primary
Science covers all the major areas of science relevant for
beginning primary school teachers, explaining key concepts from
the ground up, helping trainees develop into confident science
educators. Classroom activities and videos of useful science
experiments and demonstrations for the primary classroom are
integrated into each chapter to translate concepts into teaching
practice. Chapter content is linked to the National Curriculum in
England and the Curriculum for Excellence, demonstrating
how you could relate understanding to the relevant
curriculum taught in schools.

8. TITLE:Best practices for faculty research committees: how to
review applications and interview candidates
AUTHOR: Buller, Jeffrey L.
CALL NO: LB 2332.7 B85 2017
Published by: Jossey - Bass
Book Description
The essential guidebook for effective faculty hiring committees Best
Practices for Faculty Search Committees presents a clear, direct
action plan for faculty and administration involved in hiring. Written
by a veteran university administrator, this book lays out a step-by-
step process for selecting the right candidate for the job. Practical
guidance on application review, interviewing, and evaluation walks
you through established and effective methods, while case studies
and examples from a variety of institutions provide insight into real-
world implementation. Whether you're serving on a faculty search
committee for the first time, or simply seeking a more efficient route
to the best candidate, this book provides invaluable guidance that
can streamline the search and selection process.
TITLE:Global conceptsfor young people:stories,lessons,and
activitiesto teach childrenabout our world
AUTHOR: Hunt, Becky
CALL NO: LC 1099.3 H86 2017
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
Learn how to teach global concepts and use them to increase
critical thinking across the curriculum.In this new book from popular
consultant Becky Hunt, you’ll get ready-to-use lesson plans, stories,
and activities to help you teach five key global Concepts―Change,
Interdependence, Culture, Scarcity, and Power. Aligned with both
the C3 Social Studies Framework and the Common Core State
Standards for English Language Arts, these engaging lesson plans
encourage critical thinking skills that will lead to increased creativity
in problem solving.

9. TITLE:Handbook of writing,literacies,and educationin digital cultures
AUTHOR: Kathy A. Mills
CALL NO: LB 1044.87 H346 2018
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
At the forefront of current digital literacy studies in education, this
handbook uniquely systematizes emerging interdisciplinary
themes, new knowledge, and insightful theoretical contributions to
the field. Written by well-known scholars from around the world, it
closely attends to the digitalization of writing and literacies that is
transforming daily life and education. The chapter topics—identified
through academic conference networks, rigorous analysis, and
database searches of trending themes—are organized thematically
in five sections
TITLE:Understandingspecial educational needsand disabilityinthe
early years: principlesandperspectives
AUTHOR: Janice Wearmouth
CALL NO: LC 4019.3 W43 2018
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
At the forefront of current digital literacy studies in education, this
handbook uniquely systematizes emerging interdisciplinary
themes, new knowledge, and insightful theoretical contributions to
the field. Written by well-known scholars from around the world, it
closely attends to the digitalization of writing and literacies that is
transforming daily life and education. The chapter topics—identified
through academic conference networks, rigorous analysis, and
database searches of trending themes—are organized thematically
in five sections

10. TITLE:Understandingand supportingyoung writers from birth to 8
AUTHOR: NoellaM. Mackenzie
CALL NO: LB 1139.5 L35 M32 2018
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
As the world comes to grips with what it means to be literate in the
twenty-first century, Understanding and Supporting Young Writers
from Birth to 8 providespractitionerswith the skills and knowledge they
need to support young children effectively as they learn to write.
Interweaving theory and research with everyday practice, the book
offersguidance on all aspects of writing, from creating multimodal texts
and building children’s vocabulary, to providing support for children
who find writing particularly challenging.
With appropriate strategiesto develop young children’s writing from an
early age included throughout, the book discusses the role of oral
language in early writing in detail and explores the key relationships
between ‘drawing and talking’, ‘drawing and writing’ and ‘drawing,
talking and writing’.
TITLE:The voice of the child: how to listeneffectivelytoyoung
children
AUTHOR: Gouldsboro,JuliaMaria
CALL NO: LB 1139.5 L35 G68 2017
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
If we want children to be successful, confident, independent learners,
we need to relearn the skill of truly listening. The Voice of the
Child builds on a number of theories which recognize the importance
of interacting with, and listening, to the children in our care, and
demonstrates how these can be put into practice - listening,
communicating and hearing the voice of the child effectively. The
book addresses each phase of a child’s development, from birth
through to five years, and explains how communication skills can be
used to support individual children’s specific needs. Chapters offer
practical tips and strategies to help early years’ practitioners to listen
and communicate in such a way as to encourage and enhance the
development of a child’s speech and language skills.

11. TITLE:Handbook of teacherquality and policy
AUTHOR:
CALL NO: LB 2838 H32 2017
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
The International Handbook of Teacher Quality and Policy is a
comprehensive resource that examines how teacher quality is
conceptualized, negotiated, and contested, and teacher policies are
developed and implemented by global, national,and local policy actors.
Editedbytwoof the leadingcomparativeauthoritiesinthe field,itdraws
on the research and contributions of scholars from across the globe to
explore five centralquestions.The internationalcontributorsrepresenta
wide variety of scholars who identify global dynamics influencing policy
discourses on teacher quality, and examine national and local teaching
and policy environments influencing teacher policy development and
implementationinvariouscountries.Dividedintofivesections,the book
brings together the latest conceptual and empirical studies on teacher
quality and teacher policies to inform future policy directions for
recruiting, educating, and supporting the teaching profession.
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TITLE:The passion-drivenclassroom:a framework for teachingand
learning
AUTHOR: Maiers,Angela
CALL NO: LB 1065 M34 2018
Published by: Routledge
Book Description
Turn your classroom into a thriving community of learners! In The
Passion-Driven Classroom, bestselling authors Angela Maiers and
Amy Sandvold show you how to spark and sustain your students’
energy, excitement, and love of learning. This updated edition offers a
new framework for changing your mindset and implementing a
passion-driven classroom, where passion meets practice every day as
students learn new skills and explore their talents. You’ll come away
with specific examples of how to set up your classroom, how to
manage it, and how to assign passion projects where studentstake the
lead. With this book, you’ll be able to move away from prescription-
driven learning toward Passion-Driven Learning, so you can make a
real difference in the lives of your students.

12. TITLE:Buildingskillsfor effective primaryteaching:a guide for trainees
and their mentors
AUTHOR: Maiers,Angela
CALL NO: LB 1556.7 G7 B85 2017
Published by: SAGE
Book Description
Building Skills for Effective Primary Teaching supports and challenges
primary trainee teachers and their mentors (both school based and
university/SCITTbased)byofferingarange of approaches,strategies,and
perspectives to aspects of primary teaching, with learning and pupil
progressas the focus.It offersthoughtprovokingactivities,case studies,
and reflection tasks for trainees and mentors and supports trainees
working towards their professional development targets. The text also
explores less common themes such as question and dialogue, EAL and
teacher presence. It helps trainees to understand and develop these skills
and begin to use them in their teaching. It then supports them in reflecting
on their development of these skills and evaluating their impact on learning.
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