Differentiating Textbooks - Tapa blanda

Differentiating Textbooks is the next logicaland practicalstep toward improving your students' ability to read, comprehend, and retain what they are taught in content-area textbooks. Find out how to motivate your students as they are confronted with text which is generally written in a less-than-engaging expository style. This helpful guide shows you how to teach the child, not the textbook, and as with differentiated instruction, you will soon discover that this approach is "just part of good teaching."

Jim Grant is an internationally renowned educator, author, and keynote speaker, and is regarded by fellow educators as one of Americas most passionate advocates for children. A teaching principal for almost twenty years, he founded Staff Development for Educators (SDE, Inc.), with the goal of creating classrooms where all students can succeed. Jim is currently the Executive Director of SDE.

Jims views on education have been quoted in a wide variety of publications, including: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Education Digest, US News and World Report, The American School Board Journal, and USA Today. Jim is a frequent radio and television talk show guest, having appeared on Americas Talking on CNBC, The Phil Donahue Show, and The Today Show.

Betty Hollas knows what works in today's classrooms because she's been there. A former Teacher of the Year, she has more than 25 years of experience as a teacher and principal. As a popular presenter on educational topics, she's known for her enthusiasm, her sense of humor, and her wealth of ideas for bringing new energy and learning to the classroom.

Betty has authored or co-authored numerous books and publications.