Thriving Beyond the Early Years: Transitioning from Professional to Master Teacher - Paperback

by Matthew J. Jennings (Author)

Building upon a solid foundation of classroom management, direct instruction and classroom assessment, teachers in the early professional stage of their teaching career need to learn how to engage students in deeper learning experiences. Two research-based strategies for accomplishing deeper student learning are various types of classroom discussions and complex learning tasks. This book provides the research-based strategies teachers need to successfully implement these learning activities. Teachers that master these strategies will increase both the critical thinking skills and content knowledge of their students.

Author Biography

Matthew J. Jennings is a 31 year veteran of education. He has served as a classroom teacher, supervisor, director, assistant superintendent and superintendent of schools.