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Focus: Elevating The Essentials To Radically Improve Student Learning
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In This 2Nd Edition Of Focus: Elevating The Essentials To Radically Improve Student Learning, Mike Schmoker Extends And Updates The Case That Our Schools Could Be On The Cusp Of Swift, Unparalleled Improvements. But We Are Stymied By A Systemwide Failure To Simplify And Prioritize; We Have Yet To Focus Our Limited Time And Energy On The Most Essential, Widely Acknowledged, Evidencebased Practices That Could Have More Impact Than All Other Initiatives Combined. They Are: Simple, Coherent Curricula; Straightforward, Traditional Literacy Practices; And Lessons Built Around Just A Few Hugely Effective Elements Of Good Teaching. As Schmoker Demonstrates, The Case For These Practicesand The Need For Themhas Grown Prodigiously.In Every Chapter, You'Ll Find Latebreaking Discoveries And Practical Advice On How To Simplify The Implementation Of New State Standards In The Subject Areas; On The Hidden Pitfalls Of Our Most Popular, But Unproven Instructional Fads And Programs; And On Simple, Versatile Strategies For Building Curriculum, Planning Lessons, And Integrating Literacy Into Every Discipline. All Of These Strategies And Findings Are Supported With Exciting New Evidence From Actual Schools. Their Success Confirms, As Michael Fullan Writes, That A Focus On The Best Highleverage Practices Won'T Only Improve Student Performance; They Will Produce Stunningly Powerful Consequences In Our Schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning'? A: The book emphasizes the importance of simplifying and prioritizing educational practices that significantly impact student learning, advocating for evidence-based methods.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mike Schmoker, who presents updated insights and strategies for improving educational outcomes.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 2nd edition of the book, published on July 16, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 310 pages.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the implementation of coherent curricula, traditional literacy practices, and effective teaching strategies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, it provides practical advice and evidence-based practices that are beneficial for educators looking to improve student learning.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any specific strategies mentioned for building curriculum? A: Yes, the book offers versatile strategies for curriculum building, lesson planning, and integrating literacy across disciplines.
- Q: What type of instructional practices does the book advocate for? A: The book advocates for simple, evidence-based instructional practices that focus on high-leverage teaching methods.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding new state standards? A: Yes, it includes insights on simplifying the implementation of new state standards in various subject areas.