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Following is a limited collection of References, Videotape Titles, and Internet Resources which may be especially useful in connection with Effective Teaching Practices.

References Videotape Titles Internet Resources

References:


  • Chapman, Carolyn. If the Shoe Fits: How to Develop Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom. IRI/Skylight Publishing, Inc. August 1993.
  • Fischer, Cheryl Fulton, and Rita M. King, eds. Authentic Assessment: A Guide to Implementation. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, 1995.
  • Fuery, Carol. Discipline Strategies: For the Bored, Belligerent and Ballistic in your Classroom. Florida: Sanibel Sand Dollar Publications, Inc. 1994.
  • Fuery, Carol. Winning Year One: A Survival Guide for First Year Teachers. Florida: Sanibel SandDollar Publications, Inc. 2000.
  • Harmin, Merrill. Strategies to Inspire Active Learning. Illinois: Inspiring Strategy Institute, 1995.
  • Lezotte, Lawrence W. Learning for All. Michigan: Effective Schools Products, Ltd. 1997.
  • Marzano, Robert J., and Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock, eds. Classroom Instruction that Works. Virginia: ASCD, 2001.
  • Marzano, Robert J. What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action. Virginia: ASCD, 2003.
  • Reineke, Robert A. Challenging the Mind, Touching the Heart: Best Assessment Practices. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, 1998.
  • Rosenblum-Lowden, Renee. You Have to go to School - You're the Teacher! Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, 2000.
  • Silver, Harvey F., and Richard W. Strong, and Matthew J. Perini, eds. So Each May Learn: Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences. Virginia: ASCD, 2000.
  • Solomon, Pearl G. The Assessment Bridge: Positive Ways to Link Tests to Learning, Standards, and Curriculum Improvement. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, 2002.
  • Strichart, Stephen S., and Charles T. Mangrum II, eds. Teaching Learning Strategies and Study Skills to Students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, or Special Needs. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2002.
  • Tomlinson, Carol Ann. How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms. Virginia: ASCD, 2001.
  • Tomlinson, Carol Ann. The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners. Virginia: ASCD, 1999.
  • Wong, Harry K., and Rosemary T. Wong. The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher. California: Harry K. Wong Publications, New Edition.

Videotape Titles:


The titles listed below are available for checkout by calling 972-348-1426. Videotapes will be scheduled on a first come basis and on first available date if not available on requested date. Videotapes may be sent via U.S. Mail or may be picked up by district personnel.


  • Discovering the Future Series by Joel Arthur Barker
    (The Barker tapes require personal pick up and return by district personnel.)
    • The Business of Paradigms - Facilitator Guide and Videotape
    • The Power of Vision - Facilitator Guide and Videotape
    • Paradigm Pioneer Paradigm Pioneers - Facilitator Guide and Videotape
    • Wealth Innovation and Diversity - Facilitator Guide and Videotape
  • Brain Research
    • Bringing Brain Research into Classroom Practice (Video Journal)
    • Multiple Intelligences: Developing Intelligences for Greater Achievement (Video Journal)
    • Robert Sylwester Volume 1: Social Interaction and Brain Development
    • Robert Sylwester Volume 2: Electronic Media Brain Development
    • The Brain and Learning: New Knowledge and Understanding (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - ASCD)
    • The Brain and Learning: Classroom Applications
    • The Brain and Learning: Changing Schools to Reflect New Knowledge
    • The Brain and Learning: What Parents Need to Know
    • The Brain and Mathematics: Making Number Sense
    • The Brain and Mathematics: Classroom Applications
    • The Brain and Reading: Making Connections
    • The Brain and Reading: Strategies for Elementary School
    • The Brain and Reading: Strategies for High School
    • Bringing Brain Research into Classroom Practice (Video Journal)
    • ABC Television: Your Child’s Brain
    • Translating Brain Research into Educational Practice (Pat Wolfe)
  • Classroom Management and Discipline
    • Cooperative Discipline: Classroom Management that Promotes Self Esteem
    • Positive Discipline in the Classroom (Video Journal)
    • New Teacher Training: Win Students Over-Not Win Over Them – Secondary Education (Video Journal)
  • The Effective Teacher by Harry Wong
    (The Harry Wong tapes require personal pick up and return by district personnel.)
    • The Effective Teacher
    • The First Days of School
    • Discipline and Procedures
    • Procedures and Routines
    • Cooperative Learning and Culture
    • Lesson Mastery
    • The Professional Educator
    • Positive Expectations
    • The Effective Instructor’s Manual
  • Dr. Willard Daggett – International Center for Leadership in Education
    • The Changing Nature of the World of Work
    • Education’s Future in a Changing Society
    • General Awareness Presentation
    • The Management of Change in Education
    • An Interview with Dr. Willard Daggett
    • Elementary/Middle School Presentation
    • High School Awareness Program
    • The Skills Gap and How to Close It
    • Impact of Information Technology on What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do
    • Impact of Biotech and Nanotech on What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do
  • Character Education
    • Character Education: Application in the Classroom – Elementary
    • Character Education: Application in the Classroom – Secondary
    • Character Education: Restoring Respect and Responsibility in Our Schools
    • Character Education: Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education
    • 1. Educating Everybody’s Children: Attitudes and Beliefs - Facilitator Guide (ASCD)
    • 2. Educating Everybody’s Children: Capitalizing on Students’ Strengths - Facilitator Guide
  • Curriculum Design
    • Understanding by Design: What is Understanding? (ASCD)
    • Understanding by Design: Using the Backward Design Process
    • Understanding by Design: Refining Unit Designs
    • The Understanding by Design Handbook
  • Analysis Processes
    • How to Produce Results – Schmoker (ASCD)
    • The Results Fieldbook - Schmoker
    • Portfolio Assessment- Bena Kallick (Video Journal)
    • Teacher Portfolios: Portfolios for Teachers in Training (ASCD)
    • Teacher Portfolios: Portfolios for Practicing Teachers
  • Teacher Support
    • Cognitive Coaching (Video Journal)
    • 1. Educating Everybody’s Children: Attitudes and Beliefs (ASCD)
    • 2. Educating Everybody’s Children: Capitalizing on Students’ Strengths
    • 3. Educating Everybody’s Children: Matching Instructional Methods to Students’ Instructional Needs
    • 4. Educating Everybody’s Children: Increasing Interest, Motivation and Engagement
    • 5. Educating Everybody’s Children: Creating Varied Learning Configurations
    • 6. Educating Everybody’s Children: Making Connections for Understanding
    • Educating Everybody’s Children: Facilitator Guide- Videotapes 1-3
    • Educating Everybody’s Children: Facilitator Guide- Videotapes 4-6
  • Instructional Design
    • Teaching In The Block
    • Block Scheduling
    • Instructional Strategies that Enhance Learning in Block Schedules Grades 6-12
    • Cooperative Learning Series – Facilitator’s Guide
              Models of Teaching II – Overview
              3. Teaching Social Skills
              4. Three Frameworks; STAD, TGT, Jigsaw II
    • Educating Everybody’s Children: Matching Instructional Methods to Students’ Instructional Needs - Facilitator Guide
    • Constructivism: Putting the Learner First (ASCD)
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Franklin Covey 2nd Generation
    • Foundation Principles
    • Habit One: Be Proactive
    • Habit Two: Begin with the End in Mind
    • Habit Three: Put First Things First
    • Habit Four: Think Win Win
    • Habit Five: Seek First to Understand
    • Habit Six: Synergize
    • Habit Seven: Sharpen the Saw

Internet Resources:


  • EffectiveTeaching.com
    Harry K. Wong Publications offers various products to help new and veteran teachers become more effective (the site also contains an automated Teaching Effectiveness Test).
  • Teachers.net
    Teachers.net publishes a monthly newsletter on issues of interest to new teachers. Harry Wong and Alfie Kohn also host chats through this website.
  • Texas Education Agency
    The TEA site contains teacher development information, TEKS materials, and many valuable links.
  • U.S. Department of Education
    Designed to help pursue the President's initiatives and advance the U.S. Department of Education's mission to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence for all Americans.