{"product_id":"small-teaching-k-8-igniting-the-teaching-spark-with-the-science-of-learning-paperback","title":"Small Teaching K-8: Igniting the Teaching Spark with the Science of Learning - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Connell Sanders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames M. Lang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCognitive science research-based teaching techniques any educator can implement in their K-8 classroom\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching K-8\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang's bestselling \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning\u003c\/i\u003e to the elementary and middle school setting. Via clear descriptions and step-by-step methods, the book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interventions consist of classroom or online learning activities, one-time additions, or small modifications in course design or communication. Regardless of their form, they all deliver powerful, positive consequences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoundational concepts from up-to-date cognitive research that has implications for classroom teaching and the rationales for using them in a K-8 classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcrete examples of how interventions have been used by faculty in various disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirections on the specific timing of each intervention, backed by evidence-based reasons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for K-8 educators seeking ways to improve their efficacy in the classroom, \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching K-8\u003c\/i\u003e offers teachers intuitive and actionable advice on helping students absorb and retain knowledge for the long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImplement simple classroom changes with powerful results\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching K-8\u003c\/i\u003e is a simple and accessible roadmap to improved student outcomes. Full of quick wins and bite-sized advice--all of which are based on the latest cognitive research--the authors, accomplished educator Sarah Connell Sanders and bestselling author James M. Lang, walk you through the incremental steps necessary to transform your classroom into a fun and engaging place of efficient learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the same effective approach found in Lang's bestselling \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning\u003c\/i\u003e, this book contains evocative storytelling, compelling anecdotes, and approachable guidance designed to make cutting-edge learning theory and research available to frontline educators. The advice found within can be applied immediately to any K-8 classroom for instant and measurable results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" In \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching K-8\u003c\/i\u003e, educators Sarah Sanders and James Lang present practical class activities that boost student learning--including quick tips and templates for implementing retrieval practice and interleaving. They draw on the experiences of classroom teachers, particularly in early childhood education, to illustrate how easy it is to take learning to the next level in five minutes or less.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--DR. POOJA K. AGARWAL, \u003c\/b\u003e cognitive scientist and co-author of \u003ci\u003ePowerful Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\" Small Teaching K\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003ci\u003e8: Igniting the Teaching Spark with the Science of Learning \u003c\/i\u003eis full of practical, useful, and well-researched ideas that help both novice and veteran teachers incorporate small instructional strategies that will have a big impact on K-8 student learning. Sarah Connell Sanders has crafted an engaging and thoughtful guide to effective and time-efficient instruction that draws not only from her own impressive classroom instruction, but also from the insights of numerous outstanding educators and researchers. In all, S\u003ci\u003emall Teaching K\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003ci\u003e8: Igniting the Teaching Spark with the Science of Learning \u003c\/i\u003eis a terrific contribution to classroom instructional practices and an invaluable resource for elementary and middle-school teachers.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--TOM DACCORD, \u003c\/b\u003e co-founder, EdTechTeacher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSARAH CONNELL SANDERS \u003c\/b\u003eis an accomplished educator and writer with a master's degree in education from Boston College. She is a regular correspondent for \u003ci\u003eWorcester Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWorcester Telegram \u0026amp; Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES M. LANG \u003c\/b\u003eis a former professor of English and director of the D'Amour Center for Teaching Excellence at Assumption University. He is the author of six books, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eSmall Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.6 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765772321056,"sku":"9781119862796","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8f2449b30edbc58bc2d7ea4b8dba7859.webp?v=1780279458","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/small-teaching-k-8-igniting-the-teaching-spark-with-the-science-of-learning-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}