The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
The book that inspired millions of educators to refine their approach to teaching returns for an all-new third edition. Built on a more rigorous research base and updated to emphasize student diversity, equity, and inclusion, The New Classroom Instruction That Works offers a streamlined focus on the 14 instructional strategies proven to promote deep, meaningful, and lasting learning:
* Cognitive interest cues
* Student goal setting and monitoring
* Vocabulary instruction
* Strategy instruction and modeling
* Visualizations and concrete examples
* High-level questions and student explanations
* Guided initial application with formative feedback
* Peer-assisted consolidation of learning
* Retrieval practice
* Spaced and mixed independent practice
* Targeted support
* Cognitive writing
* Guided investigations
* Structured problem solving
These strategies--all of which are effective and complementary--are presented within a framework geared toward instructional planning and aligned with how the brain learns. For each strategy, you'll get the key research findings, the important principles of classroom practice, and recommended approaches for using the strategy with today's learners.
Both new and veteran teachers will finish this book with a better understanding of how effective teaching boosts student achievement and a clearer idea of what to do, when to do it, and why.
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Bryan Goodwin is a former high school teacher, college instructor, and journalist. He is now president and CEO of McREL International, a nonprofit research and consulting organization that supports state agencies, districts, and schools in applying the science of learning and science of teaching to support better outcomes for all learners. He has authored many books, including The New Classroom Instruction That Works, Learning That Sticks, and The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching.
Kristin Rouleau is a former elementary and middle school teacher, curriculum specialist, principal, and district curriculum administrator. She is now executive director of McREL's Learning Services group, and partners with schools, districts, and education agencies around the globe to support evidence-based teaching and leading for learners at all levels. She is coauthor of The New Classroom Instruction That Works, Learning That Sticks, and Unstuck.
Cheryl Abla is a senior managing consultant at McREL International, where she develops workshops and professional learning sessions for K-12 teachers on research-based instructional strategies in the areas of instructional technology, English learners, and developing a learner-centered classroom and school environment. She also provides consultation for technology integration, technology leadership, and McREL's classroom observation software, Power Walkthrough(R). Prior to joining McREL, Abla taught all grades from 1-12 for more than 20 years. She is a coauthor of Tools for Classroom Instruction That Works (2018) and a contributor to the George Lucas Educational Foundation's Edutopia blog.
Karen Baptiste, EdD, is a consulting director of learning services and innovation at McREL International, where she provides professional learning and consulting services to schools, districts, and educational agencies. Baptiste's career started in the New York City Department of Education, where she was a special educator, instructional coach, and director of special education. She has worked with K-12 schools across the United States to support improved teaching and learning with an emphasis on quality implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies, including helping teachers create learning environments that encourage student voice and ownership of learning. Her experience also includes being an executive coach to state, district, and school leaders across the nation to transform school culture and educational experiences for students and their families.
Tonia Gibson is a senior managing consultant for McREL International's learning services team. She supports education ministries, district and school leaders, and teachers in using research to improve professional practices and support systemic improvement. She works with educators to address their identified needs, employing a range of strategies including using data for reflection, observations of practice, and analyzing people/organization performance data. In addition to leading workshops and presenting at conferences, Gibson has developed practical guides and materials for teachers and leaders and coauthored Unstuck: How Curiosity, Peer Coaching, and Teaming Can Change Your School (2018). She served as a teacher and assistant principal at primary schools in Melbourne, Australia.
Michele Kimball, a managing consultant at McREL International, leverages her experience as a bilingual early child-hood educator in Texas and as a national school support consultant to develop and support educators in ways that have a lasting impact on their students. She has helped educators and educational leaders identify and understand evidence-based best practices, skills, and processes that can be used to change their school culture, support school goals, and advance student learning. Kimball's experience includes providing data-driven, relevant professional learning and coaching services that contribute to building campus wide instructional capacity based on teachers' and students' needs.
