Book Studies

50 Strategies to Boost Cognitive Engagement:  Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom

Author:  Rebecca Stobaugh

Location:  Online 

Dates:  May 13, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Registration Deadline:  August 1, 2024

Description:

In this well-researched book, author Rebecca Stobaugh shares how to build a culture of thinking that emphasizes essential 21st century skills -- from critical thinking and problem-solving to teamwork and creativity. Gain 50 teacher-tested instructional and student engagement strategies for nurturing students' cognitive development, and utilize the book's Take Action activities to help you put the student engagement strategies to work in your classroom.

Teachers will:

• gain an understanding of the concepts of critical thinking and cognitive engagement, as well as, the relationship between the two

• choose among fifty effective instructional strategies that encourage critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and media literacy in the classroom

• understand ten powerful methods for sustaining a classroom's culture of thinking for the long term

Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.

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(you may purchase the book wherever you would like)

ISBN-13: 978-1947604773 

Making Differentiation a Habit:  How to Ensure Success in Academically Diverse Classrooms

Author:  Diane Heacox

Location:  Online

Dates:  May 13, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Registration Deadline:  August 1, 2024

Description:   Diane Heacox presents an updated edition of her guide to daily differentiated instruction, focusing on critical elements for success in modern classrooms.  Educators will gain evidence- based differentiation strategies and user-friendly tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment for all students.

New Features to the updated version:

• Expanded section on grading

• Information on connections between personalized learning and differentiation

• Scaffolding strategies for enhanced student support

• Revised planning templates for streamlined lesson design

• Updated resources including digital tools and apps for assessment

• Customizable forms available in digital content

Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book.

Click here to purchase on Amazon 

(you may purchase the book wherever you would like, just please order the Updated Edition)

ISBN-13: 978-1631982071 

Differentiation for Gifted Learners - Going Beyond the Basics

Authors:  Diane Heacox and Richard M. Cox

Location:  Online

Dates:  June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Deadline to Register:  August 1, 2024

Description:  

Understanding Diversity in Advanced Learners: Recognize the diverse range of abilities, talents, interests, and learning styles within a group of gifted students.

Tailoring Instruction Methods: Connect unique learning differences among gifted students to specific teaching methods, going beyond mere content adjustments.

Key Topics Covered:

• Real-world problem-solving techniques.

• Cultivating abstract thinking skills.

• Fostering learning autonomy and accountability.

• Effective grouping practices for collaboration and challenge.

• Adapting instruction for Honors classes Addressing the needs of underserved populations and twice-exceptional learners.

ALL participants will need to purchase their own copy of the book.  This study will be based on the 2013 edition of the book.

Click here to purchase on Amazon 

(you may purchase the book wherever you would like)

ISBN-13: 978-1575424408 

Personal & Authentic:  Designing Learning Experiences That Impact A Lifetime

Author:  Thomas C. Murray

Location:  Online (Google Classroom)

Session Begins: June 3, 2024 - ALL work in Google Classroom needs to be completed by July 19th

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2024

Description:  Learn the power of designing awe-inspiring experiences that are grounded in relationships and learner-centered by design. Inherently relevant and contextualized, it is this kind of learning that lasts a lifetime. 

Study Overview: This book study will occur remotely on Google Classroom. Some of the assignments will be collaborative, but all assignments will be asynchronous. You will be expected to read a chapter and complete a task that corresponds with the chapter. 

Pricing Information:
No Cost for Teaching & Learning Districts*

*Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Lincolnview, Marion Local, Minster, New Bremen, New Knoxville, Parkway, St. Henry, St. Marys, Versailles, and Waynesfield-Goshen

ALL Other Districts:  $100 per person - payment must be received prior to receiving the Google Classroom link

Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own book: 

Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime  by Thomas C. Murray (ISBN:  9781948334198)