BOOKS
The Teacher Resource Center is
constantly receiving new books to enhance the quality of life and learning
for both teachers and students. Take the time to drop in and have a look
around. You’ll be glad you did.
The following are just a few of the new books
arriving in Staff Development for MCSD personnel. These books can be checked
out through the Teacher Resource Center by contacting Esther
Powell at 748-2131 or epowell@mcsdga.net.
Working On the Work, Phillip C. Schlechty
An Action Plan for Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents
Summary: The WOW framework describes the twelve essential components of a
WOW school and suggest ways to improve the quality of content, organization
of knowledge, measurement of achievement, nurturance of creativity, and
novelty and variety of task. Also find practical guidelines for redesigning
classroom activity so that more students work, and making clear connection
between what students are doing and what they are expected to produce. Also
discussed are the roles of teachers, principals, and superintendents -and
how they individually and collectively play a part in the WOW process.
Do I Really Have to Teach Reading? Cris Tovani
Content Comprehension, Grades 6-12
Summary: The question many teachers of adolescents are asking, wondering how
they can possibly add a new element to an already overloaded curriculum.
Most are finding the answer is “yes.” Teachers can help their students to
become better readers, helping their students learn complex new concepts in
different disciplines. Teachers can expand on their content expertise to
provide instruction students need to understand specific technical and
narrative text.
The Keys To Effective Schools, Willis D. Hawley
Educational Reform As Continuous Improvement
Summary: Steps to solve organizational problems that limit student
achievement. How to change a school’s structure and organization to improve
the quality of teaching and learning.
Leadership for Learning, Carl D. Glickman
How To Help Teachers Succeed
Summary: Practical guidance and thoughtful insight to help instructional
leaders-supervisors, principals and teachers succeed as they work with
teachers to improve classroom teaching and learning.
BrainSmart, Marcus Conyers and Donna Wilson
60 Strategies for Boosting Test Scores
Summary: A book for busy teachers who want to increase test scores and
reduce stress while building a love of learning. Find keys to boosting test
scores, key facts about the brain and what to do about them. Classroom
tested strategies.
WOW What A Team! Randy Thompson
Essential Components for Successful Teaming
Summary: Examining twelve essential components of productive teams.
Demonstrating strategies for creating high-impact team performance, and
provides an activity to guide teammates as they implement the strategy.
