Books from Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall
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The Critical Reading Inventory: Assessing Students' Reading and Thinking
By Mary DeKonty Applegate, Kathleen Benson Quinn, Anthony J. ApplegateThis is the only reading inventory on the market to support the treatment of reading as a thinking process through questions and assessments that measure not only readers' ability to recall facts, but also whether they can draw logical ...
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Student Teacher to Master Teacher: A Practical Guide for Educating Students with Special Needs
By Michael S. Rosenberg, Ph., Dorothy J. O'SheaStudent Teacher to Master Teacher: A Practical Guide for Educating Students with Special Needs
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Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Contemporary Applications
By James Archer, Christopher J. McCarthy"This new counseling theories text provides an refreshingly clear explanation of the major counseling theories, yet it has the depth of a well written and researched book. Newer theories like...
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Teaching Science for Understanding: A Practical Guide for Middle and High School Teachers
By James J. Gallagher, James Joseph GallagherTeaching Middle and High School Science for Understanding: A Practical Guide for Teachers provides a theoretical and practical introduction to teaching science for understanding and application. The book is grounded...
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Educational Assessment of Students
By Anthony J. Nitko, Susan M. BrookhartFrom two of the best known authors in the field of classroom assessment comes a revision of one of the best assessment books. Features include hundreds of examples, directions for...
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Mental Retardation: An Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities
By James R. Patton, Mary Beirne-Smith, Shannon H. KimThis market-leading text provides educators with the most current information about the many facets of mental retardation and intellectual disabilities from a life-cycle perspective. The authors provide comprehensive yet concise...
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Developing an Effective and Accountable School Counseling Program
By Donna A. Henderson, Debra C. CobiaFor Introduction to School Counseling courses. From two experienced counselor educators who have experience in and a passion for the preparation of school counselors comes a revision of this popular...
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A Guide for Developing Interdisciplinary Thematic Units
By Richard Dean Kellough, Patricia RobertsOffers a step-by-step approach to using ITUs to help pupils acquire the knowledge and develop the problem-solving skills required for today's changing-and challenging-times. Addresses the content, technology, diversity, and classroom...
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Instructional Technology and Media for Learning
By Sharon E. Smaldino, James D. Russell, Deborah L. LowtherTable of Contents Chapter 1 Technology and Media: Facilitating Learning Introduction Technology Media The Concrete-Abstract Continuum Learning Roles of Technology and Media in Learning Learning Settings Information and Instruction Instructional...
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Phonics and Word Identification: Instruction and Intervention, K-8
By James A. Rycik, Mary Taylor RycikPhonics and Word Identification: Instruction and Intervention K-8 integrates word study knowledge and classroom applications into one book. Unique to this book is the inclusion of specific strategies for teaching...
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The Law and Special Education
By Mitchell L. YellFor courses in Special Education Law. In the highly litigated area of Special Education, it is imperative that professionals in the field understand the legal requirements of providing a free...
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Functional Behavioral Assessment and Function-based Intervention: An Effective, Practical Approach
By John UmbreitWritten by the leading authorities in the field, this book presents a complete system for conducting FBA's, developing effective interventions, and implementing and monitoring those interventions. KEY TOPICS:...
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Inclusive Early Childhood Education: A Collaborative Approach
By Suzanne WinterWhile many are calling for collaboration to achieve inclusion, few are preparing teachers with practical methods on “how to” collaborate effectively with others. Emphasizing collaboration and communication techniques, Inclusive Early...
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Reading for Information in Elementary School: Content Literacy Strategies to Build Comprehension
By Douglas Fisher, Nancy FreyReading for Information in Elementary School: Content Literacy Strategies to Build Comprehension was written to give k-5 teachers the tools they need to lay an educational groundwork that promotes students'...
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Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs
By Edward A. Polloway, James R. Patton, Loretta SernaRevised to incorporate important new information about No Child Left Behind and the 2004 re-authorization of IDEA, this classic work in the field of teaching methodology for students with...
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Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle School: Developing Mathematical Thinking
By Nancy Conrad Martinez, Joseph G. R. MartinezWith an emphasis on inquiry and process, "Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle School "embraces active mathematics instruction and the development of mathematical thinking through problem solving. The text challenges...
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The Art of Learning to Teach: Creating Professional Narratives
By Mary BeattieFor courses in Student Teaching and Field Experience . The goal of this text is to help teachers to create and recreate their professional knowledge through...
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Effective Teaching Strategies that Accommodate Diverse Learners
By Douglas Carnine, Edward J. Kameenui, Michael D. CoyneThis popular book examines the teaching, instruction, and curricula required to meet the needs of diverse learners, who by virtue of their experiential, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, challenge traditional curriculum...
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Science in Elementary Education: Methods, Concepts, and Inquiries
By Joseph M. Peters, David L. StoutScience in Elementary Education: Methods, Concepts, and Inquiries
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Public Relations in Schools
By Theodore J. KowalskiWith chapter contributions by leading experts" Public Relations in Schools, 4/e," provides a comprehensive view of how community relations affect organizational behavior and the effective management of districts and schools....