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exercises for the classroom: The Pocket Instructor: Literature Diana Fuss, William A. Gleason, 2015-11-03 The first comprehensive collection of hands-on exercises that bring active learning to the literature classroom This is the first comprehensive collection of hands-on, active learning exercises for the college literature classroom, offering ideas and inspiration for new and veteran teachers alike. These 101 surefire lesson plans present creative and interactive activities to get all your students talking and learning, from the first class to final review. Whether you are teaching majors or nonmajors, genres or periods, canonical or noncanonical literature, medieval verse or the graphic novel, this volume provides practical and flexible exercises for creating memorable learning experiences. Help students learn more and retain that knowledge longer by teaching them how to question, debate, annotate, imitate, write, draw, map, stage, or perform. These user-friendly exercises feature clear and concise step-by-step instructions, and each exercise is followed by helpful teaching tips and descriptions of the exercise in action. All encourage collaborative learning and many are adaptable to different class sizes or course levels. A collection of successful approaches for teaching fiction, poetry, and drama and their historical, cultural, and literary contexts, this indispensable book showcases the tried and true alongside the fresh and innovative. 101 creative classroom exercises for teaching literature Exercises contributed by experienced teachers at a wide range of colleges and universities Step-by-step instructions and teaching tips for each exercise Extensive introduction on the benefits of bringing active learning to the literature classroom Cross-references for finding further exercises and to aid course planning Index of literary authors, works, and related topics |
exercises for the classroom: 99 Ways to Tell a Story Matt Madden, 2005-10-25 99 Ways to Tell a Story is a series of engrossing one-page comics that tell the same story ninety-nine different ways. Inspired by Raymond Queneau’s 1947 Exercises in Style, a mainstay of creative writing courses, Madden’s project demonstrates the expansive range of possibilities available to all storytellers. Readers are taken on an enlightening tour—sometimes amusing, always surprising—through the world of the story. Writers and artists in every media will find Madden’s collection especially useful, even revelatory. Here is a chance to see the full scope of opportunities available to the storyteller, each applied to a single scenario: varying points of view, visual and verbal parodies, formal reimaginings, and radical shuffling of the basic components of the story. Madden’s amazing series of approaches will inspire storytellers to think through and around obstacles that might otherwise prevent them from getting good ideas onto the page. 99 Ways to Tell a Story provides a model that will spark productive conversations among all types of creative people: novelists, screenwriters, graphic designers, and cartoonists. |
exercises for the classroom: Brain Breaks for the Classroom Michelle Gay, 2009 40 fun exercises help students take a quick break and return to their work refreshed. Includes a full-color poster in a convenient 8-1/2 x 11 printable size! |
exercises for the classroom: Sitting Still Like a Frog Eline Snel, 2013-12-03 Simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions—with a 60-minute audio CD of guided exercises Mindfulness—the quality of attention that combines full awareness with acceptance of each moment, just as it is—is gaining broad acceptance among mental health professionals as an adjunct to treatment. This little book is a very appealing introduction to mindfulness meditation for children and their parents. In a simple and accessible way, it describes what mindfulness is and how mindfulness-based practices can help children calm down, become more focused, fall asleep more easily, alleviate worry, manage anger, and generally become more patient and aware. The book contains eleven practices that focus on just these scenarios, along with short examples and anecdotes throughout. Included with purchase is an audio CD with guided meditations, voiced by Myla Kabat-Zinn, who along with her husband, Jon Kabat-Zinn, popularized mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) as a therapeutic approach. |
exercises for the classroom: Classroom Fitness Breaks to Help Kids Focus Sarah Longhi, 2011 Presents a collection of lessons, exercises, and games to provide healthy breaks for elementary school children throughout the school day to boost concentration and reduce stress. |
exercises for the classroom: Classroom Exercises for Entrepreneurship James D. Hart, 2018-04-27 Entrepreneurship is a creative act with entrepreneurs creating products, services, jobs, economic stimulation, culture and more. This creatively written book offers a wide array of exercises of varied time requirements for implementation, as well as a complexity of content. In addition to more traditional topics, the book serves to enhance students’ imaginative and creative abilities so they can effectively problem-solve and build their creative entrepreneurial visions. Learning objectives can be directly implemented into syllabi. |
exercises for the classroom: Experiential Exercises in the Classroom Mary K. Foster, Vicki Fairbanks Taylor, Jennie L. Walker, 2021-06-25 The definitive guide to creating and using experiential exercises in the classroom. For anyone interested in continuously improving their teaching practice, this book provides an overview of the theory and empirical evidence for active learning and the use of experiential exercises. Using a prescriptive model and checklist for creating, adapting or adopting experiential exercises in the classroom, the authors demonstrate evidence-based best practices for each step in the development and use of experiential exercises, including tips, worksheets and checklists to facilitate use of these practices. |
exercises for the classroom: Speech Exercises for the Classroom , 2017-09-16 When I began teaching public speaking courses I considered myself lucky. My fellow Teaching Assistants and later professorial colleagues would often state they were at a loss in coming up with classroom exercises for their students. In my graduate days, other TAs would come into our shared office space, flustered, and would say they had to teach in 30 minutes and had no idea what they were going to do. I would always have an answer. I seemed to have a ‘knack’ for coming up with different exercises based upon what they were covering in class. I didn’t pay attention to this ‘talent’ until I became a professor and realized that my friends and colleagues were still asking me the same questions. The professors weren’t asking 30 minutes before class but they were still asking what they could do. It dawned on me, I was the go to guy. If you need classroom exercises for your speech students then you need this book! ---Praise for Dr. Akil’s Speech Courses and Classroom Exercises---- What students are saying about Bakari Akil’s teaching methods: I have never had such a wonderful teacher. He really challenged me as a student and got me to understand my potential. In addition, my classmates agree, that he is the first guy who really stressed the importance of being who you are, not a façade. This course helped me realize how important public speaking is and taught me valuable techniques that will help me on the job and during every day life. Dr. Akil let us practice public speaking every day of class and I think this really helped other students and me get over speaking anxiety! I would definitely recommend him to other students. Very good professor! He made the class fun and interesting. Good class! Dr. Akil has a great personality and always displayed lots of professionalism. Everyone got to speak in public several times (nearly every class period). Also, there was a lot of student interaction, which I loved. I would definitely recommend him! His teaching style helped a lot with the actual speeches. Going in front of the class everyday made us more comfortable with our speaking. Dr. Akil is a wonderful professor and teaches speech perfectly. He makes all of his students comfortable and allows them time to adjust to speaking in front of a group of peers. Everyone must do every assignment, whether they are nervous or not, which is completely fair and helps students get over their anxiety. I recommend this teacher to anyone who needs a speech course! |
exercises for the classroom: The Kinesthetic Classroom Traci Lengel, Mike Kuczala, 2010-01-26 Drawing on cutting-edge research, this inspiring book shows how to integrate movement with classroom instruction, providing hundreds of activities that improve attention spans and student learning. |
exercises for the classroom: Educating the Student Body Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, 2013-11-13 Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents. |
exercises for the classroom: Learning on Your Feet Melody Jones, 2016-04-14 In this much-needed book, you’ll learn how incorporating physical activity into the classroom can improve students’ engagement, achievement, and overall wellness. Students typically spend most of the day sitting at their desks, and many don’t have recess or PE, yet research shows that regular exercise helps stimulate brain function and improve skills such as reading, critical thinking, organization, and focus. Authors Brad Johnson and Melody Jones, who have consulted with schools across the globe on fitness issues, offer a variety of games and activities you can use to integrate exercise into any class or subject area. You’ll learn how to: Create an active classroom with active workstations and fitness areas to keep students alert and engaged throughout the day; Gradually introduce physical activities into your everyday classroom routine; Use interactive technology to teach your students about health and fitness; Try out a variety of activities and exercises to reduce stress, help students focus, promote teamwork, build core strength and balance, and more; Make STEM classes more exciting with hands-on activities, projects, and real-world problems, all while getting your students up and moving. These activities are easy to implement and are designed to improve one’s physical and mental capabilities, as well as increase enjoyment of learning for happier, healthier, higher-achieving students. |
exercises for the classroom: Classroom Routines for Real Learning Jennifer Harper, Katheryn O'Brien, 2015-01-13 Classroom routines are the sequences and order that students are asked to follow, be it walking in line through the hall, or answering “present” when their name is called. Established routines run themselves, and are the well-oiled machines that help a classroom function. Routines can also provide the groundwork for a learning environment that nourishes student-driven learning. Simple, structured routines can help maximize learning by providing stability, consistency, and time management skills — for both teachers and students. This thoughtful book shows how to use flexible, well-structured routines to build classroom community, foster independent work, differentiate lessons, increase student engagement, and encourage collaboration. The ideal resource to help teachers devote every minute in the school day to effective learning. |
exercises for the classroom: Lean in 15 Joe Wicks, 2016-01-05 The record-breaking no. 1 UK bestseller The Trainer everyone's following The Times EAT MORE. EXERCISE LESS. LOSE FAT. In his first book, Joe Wicks reveals how to shift your body fat by eating more and exercising less. Lean in 15 features 100 recipes for nutritious, quick-to-prepare meals and guides you through Joe's signature HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) home workouts - revealing how to combine food and exercise to ignite intense fat-burning. PRAISE FOR JOE WICKS His philosophy is simple: train hard and fuel your body. It's perfect if you're looking for a combination of food and fitness inspiration Harper's Bazaar |
exercises for the classroom: Drama Menu Glyn Trefor-Jones, 2015 Packed full of drama games, ideas and suggestions, Drama Menu is a unique new resource for drama teachers. |
exercises for the classroom: Yoga in Your School: Exercises for Classroom, Gym and Playground Teressa Asencia, 2019-07-05 |
exercises for the classroom: The Complete Voice & Speech Workout Janet Rodgers, 2002-06-01 Potent and empowering voice exercises by the master teachers who devised them! One of the constants that any actor, director or theatre teacher needs is a strong vocal warmup. This valuable, first-of-its-kind resource contains 75 exercises for both solo and group work, contributed by some of the best professionals in the world. There is a brief description of the history and purpose of each exercise followed by the exercise itself. The Voice & Speech Workout comes with a training audio that will be especially helpful to the student or theatre professional working alone. Here master teachers run through each exercise in real time (leaving enough time for response). Among the contributors are such important voice teachers as: Frankie Armstrong, Mary Corrigan, Marian Hampton and Dorothy Runk Mennen. The exercises are divided into nine different areas: Getting to Know Your Voice; Stretching, Centering, Releasing, Aligning; Breathing and Supporting; Making Sound (Resonance and Articulation); Exploring Pitch; Projecting and Calling; Integrating Voice, Breath and Text; Integrating Voice and Movement; Exploring Character Voices and Dialects. |
exercises for the classroom: Active Learning Exercises for Research Methods in Social Sciences Beth P. Skott, Masjo Ward, 2013 Based on the premise that when students engage in an activity instead of simply reading about it, they understand it better, this book offers 29 hands-on, active learning exercises for use in research methods courses in the social sciences. The activities were created by instructors throughout the United States and tested for effectiveness in their classrooms. They include group activities and solo activities, presented in very accessible language for students. Each exercise is directly related to a concept of research methods and aims to help students become better researchers. |
exercises for the classroom: The Pocket Instructor: Literature Diana Fuss, William A. Gleason, 2015-11-03 The first comprehensive collection of hands-on exercises that bring active learning to the literature classroom This is the first comprehensive collection of hands-on, active learning exercises for the college literature classroom, offering ideas and inspiration for new and veteran teachers alike. These 101 surefire lesson plans present creative and interactive activities to get all your students talking and learning, from the first class to final review. Whether you are teaching majors or nonmajors, genres or periods, canonical or noncanonical literature, medieval verse or the graphic novel, this volume provides practical and flexible exercises for creating memorable learning experiences. Help students learn more and retain that knowledge longer by teaching them how to question, debate, annotate, imitate, write, draw, map, stage, or perform. These user-friendly exercises feature clear and concise step-by-step instructions, and each exercise is followed by helpful teaching tips and descriptions of the exercise in action. All encourage collaborative learning and many are adaptable to different class sizes or course levels. A collection of successful approaches for teaching fiction, poetry, and drama and their historical, cultural, and literary contexts, this indispensable book showcases the tried and true alongside the fresh and innovative. 101 creative classroom exercises for teaching literature Exercises contributed by experienced teachers at a wide range of colleges and universities Step-by-step instructions and teaching tips for each exercise Extensive introduction on the benefits of bringing active learning to the literature classroom Cross-references for finding further exercises and to aid course planning Index of literary authors, works, and related topics |
exercises for the classroom: 100 Acting Exercises for 8 - 18 Year Olds Samantha Marsden, 2019-02-21 This book offers a comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises that will unleash the inner creativity of students aged 8-18. Theories and techniques of some of the greatest theatre practitioners including Sanford Meisner, Constantin Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen provide a basis for Samantha Marsden's original exercises for students between these ages. You won't find Duck, Duck, Goose, Zap, Zap, Boing – or any other traditional drama games in this book: instead, the craft of acting technique takes the limelight. These exercises have been tried and tested in the author's own classroom, and are guaranteed to inspire, ignite imagination and encourage heartfelt performances. Focus points used in leading drama schools such as voice, movement, relaxation, character development and understanding text are recreated for a younger student. They are easy to follow and will be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding for teachers and students alike. The book features a foreword by Paul Roseby, CEO and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre. |
exercises for the classroom: Geometry for the Classroom Charles Herbert Clemens, Michael A. Clemens, 1991 |
exercises for the classroom: Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies, Gryphon House, Delmar Thomson Learning, 1988-01-01 The Creative Curriculum comes alive! This videotape-winner of the 1989 Silver Apple Award at the National Educational Film and Video Festival-demonstrates how teachers set the stage for learning by creating a dynamic well-organized environment. It shows children involved in seven of the interest areas in the The Creative Curriculum and explains how they learn in each area. Everyone conducts in-service training workshops for staff and parents or who teaches early childhood education courses will find the video an indispensable tool for explainin appropriate practice. |
exercises for the classroom: A Long Walk to Water Linda Sue Park, 2010 When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, 11-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. By a Newbery Medal-winning author. |
exercises for the classroom: The Smart Classroom Management Way Michael Linsin, 2019-05-03 The Smart Classroom Management Way is a collection of the very best writing from ten years of Smart Classroom Management (SCM). It isn't, however, simply a random mix of popular articles. It's a comprehensive work that encompasses every principle, theme, and methodology of the SCM approach. The book is laid out across six major areas of classroom management and includes the most pressing issues, problems, and concerns shared by all teachers. The underlying SCM themes of accountability, maturity, independence, personal responsibility, and intrinsic motivation are all there and weave their way throughout the entirety of the book. Together, they form a simple, unique, and sometimes contrarian approach to classroom management that anyone can do. Whether you're an elementary, middle, or high school teacher, The Smart Classroom Management Way will give you the strategies, skills, and know-how to turn any group of students into the motivated, well-behaved class you love teaching. |
exercises for the classroom: 303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games Kimberly Wechsler, 2013 Helps 6-8 year old kids get off their chairs with fun and age-appropriate exercises. Exercise for children must be fun. These exercises have been used for personal training sessions, kids fitness classes, kids fitness camps, birthday parties and in schools--they've been kid-tested and approved. |
exercises for the classroom: Building a Business with a Beat: Leadership Lessons from Jazzercise—An Empire Built on Passion, Purpose, and Heart Judi Sheppard Missett, 2019-06-25 Transform your passion into a profitable business—with the help of the legendary entrepreneur who turned an innovative idea into a $100 million global powerhouse.Judi Sheppard Missett is a fitness icon who, at just three years old, discovered a passion for dance that would eventually fuel a global dance fitness empire. After an early life spent honing her dancing skills and a career as a professional jazz dancer, Judi had an epiphany: why not combine the art of jazz dancing with the science of exercise to help others achieve a healthier, happier self-image and life? The wildly enthusiastic response from her first 15 students inspired her to launch Jazzercise, Inc., the world’s leading dance fitness program with a cumulative $2 billion in global sales.In Building a Business with Beat, Judi reveals for the first time the secrets behind the company’s five decades of enormous success. In addition to helping millions of men and women improve their health and well-being through the fun and fitness of dance, Judi has inspired 8,500 franchisees to achieve their dream of owning and running their own business. Now, through powerful personal stories, practical proven-successful advice and insights, Judi shares how you, too, can transform your passion into a profitable business.This inspirational guide will teach you how to: • Create a successful business by discovering and defining your larger purpose• Use your unique perspectives and abilities to enhance the lives of others • Deftly handle everyday obstacles and unplanned events• Develop an open mindset and embrace innovation and new possibilities• Inspire your staff to connect to a purpose greater than day-to-day work, and moreFilled with helpful tips, smart strategies, and no-nonsense advice, this book is essential reading for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating a thriving, purpose-driven business. The author is living proof that when you’re doing what you love, it may not seem like work at all. |
exercises for the classroom: Managing Human Resources Alan B. Clardy, 2014-02-25 Students taking a personnel or human resources management course often do not enter the course bursting with curiosity or unbridled enthusiasm. After all, what kind of excitement can there be in studying how to process payroll, check employment references, or learn about some arcane government regulation? It is unfortunate and ultimately self-defeating if such a mindset about human resources persists, because in today's business world, organizational success and competitive advantage come from the people side of the business--a workforce that is highly competent and committed to the success of the organization. The key for students in this field is to learn how to use human resources management (HRM) to achieve this advantage. It is important for students to learn to identify, develop, and manipulate policies and programs to produce desired outcomes. A wide range of critical HRM experiences are presented in this book as either exercises, applications, or experiments--all designed to help students see the choices available and experience their implications in managing the organization. They also offer examples of how HRM function must operate within a framework of rules and regulations. More specifically, this book contains over 30 different situations that illustrate both classic and contemporary human resources problems. It covers the entire spectrum of HRM from establishing policies and goals, through job analysis and evaluation, personnel planning, selection and appraisal, to compensation and benefits, training, organizational improvement, and safety and labor relations. Most of the situations described are drawn from the real-life experiences of managing human resources, including several cases from today's headlines. The case exercises, applications, and experiments are designed to be used as part of regular classroom instruction and can be used with any textbook. The exercises incorporate a number of different learning processes, including case discussions, self-assessments, interviews of others, data analysis, team teaching, testing, experimental observation, program creation and design, role-playing, exercise simulations, training, and participation in experiments. The teacher can use these experiential learning activities to supplement regular classroom instruction; the activities clarify, crystallize, and expand the understanding gained from the lectures. Of special interest: * All of the exercises can be conducted during class times or can be used as homework assignments. * The instructor's manual is organized for easy use with a summary of each case, guidelines for administering each case, plus supplemental or background information. * An exercise planning table links each exercise with the chapters found in a number of the most commonly used HRM textbooks. * Most of the cases are based on actual events, drawn from the author's professional or consulting experience or from events first reported in the national media. Each case is intended to replicate and carry a high degree of fidelity to real world conditions as fully as possible. * The experiments in the book are intended to serve as both discovery processes and illustrations of the procedures and rules invoked in developing human resources systems. In many of these experiments, students draw on their own background and perspectives to test out various points of view. The experiments illustrate some of the underlying research that often serves as the basis for HRM policies and procedures. |
exercises for the classroom: The Pedagogy of Confidence Yvette Jackson, 2011-04-14 In her new book, prominent professional developer Yvette Jackson focuses on students' strengths, rather than their weaknesses, To reinvigorate educators to inspire learning and high intellectual performance. Through the lens of educational psychology and historical reforms, Jackson responds To The faltering motivation and confidence of educators in terms of its effects on closing the achievement gap. The author seeks to rekindle the belief in the vast capacity of underachieving urban students, and offers strategies to help educators inspire intellectual performance. Jackson proposes that a paradigm shift towards a focus on strengths will reinvigorate educators' passion for teaching and belief in their ability to raise the intellectual achievement of their students. Jackson addresses how educators can systematically support the development of motivation, reflective and cognitive skills, and high performance when standards and assessments are predisposed to non-conceptual methods. Furthermore, she examines challenges and offers strategies for dealing with cultural disconnects, The influence of new technologies, and language preferences of students. |
exercises for the classroom: I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared! Julia Cook, 2014-05-01 When faced with danger you must DO something. The teacher at the Ant Hill School wants her students to be prepared - for everything! One day, she teaches her students what to do if a dangerous someone is in their school. I'll be your shepherd, and you're all my sheep, so you must do what I say. Pretend there's a wolf in our building, and we MUST stay out of his way! We need a great plan of action in case we start to get scared. The ALICE Plan will work the best, to help us be prepared. Unfortunately, in the world we now live in, we must ask the essential question: What are the options for survival if we find ourselves in a violent intruder event? I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared! will enhance the ALICE concepts and make them applicable to children of all ages in a non-fearful way. By using this book, children can develop a better understanding of what needs to be done if they ever encounter a dangerous someone. |
exercises for the classroom: Problem Exercises for High-school Teachers Douglas Waples, William Claude Reavis, 1928 |
exercises for the classroom: 81 Fresh & Fun Critical-thinking Activities Laurie Rozakis, 1998 Help children of all learning styles and strengths improve their critical thinking skills with these creative, cross-curricular activities. Each engaging activity focuses on skills such as recognizing and recalling, evaluating, and analyzing. |
exercises for the classroom: Spark John J. Ratey, Eric Hagerman, 2008-01-10 Bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Ratey presents a groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain. |
exercises for the classroom: Using Mindfulness to Improve Learning: 40 Meditation Exercises for School and Home Billie Krstovic, 2019-12-05 Written by an experienced school and meditation teacher, this book is packed with tried and tested mindfulness exercises and relevant follow-up wellbeing, pastoral and academic activities for anyone working with young people. It includes discussions about education and wellbeing, anecdotes from real life experience and numerous testimonies from students and teachers, as well as easy to follow instructions and plenty of useful in-depth explanations. All activities in this book link to variety of school subjects, including science, maths, philosophy, music, art and sport. Divided into two parts, the book explores: What mindfulness and grounding are How mindfulness and grounding works at home, in daily life and in education How teachers can use mindfulness and grounding in the classroom and how parents can support mindfulness and grounding at home What effects can be expected from mindfulness meditation This book is an invaluable resource for secondary teachers, youth workers, therapists and parents and can be used in classrooms, pastoral offices, youth clubs or at home. |
exercises for the classroom: CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS Let us engage our children! LIJI BASIL, Dr SAMEER BABU M, |
exercises for the classroom: The Knowledge Gap Natalie Wexler, 2020-08-04 The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension skills at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention. |
exercises for the classroom: The Fit Kids Classroom Workout Human Kinetics (Organization), 2001-01-01 Four 5-minute workouts, two 10-minute workouts, plus a brief healthy message at the end of every exercise segment. |
exercises for the classroom: Urban Forestry Laboratory Exercises for Elementary, Middle and High School Students , 1996 |
exercises for the classroom: Dare to Lead Brené Brown, 2018-10-09 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love. Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.” Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership. |
exercises for the classroom: The On-Your-Feet Guide to Blended Learning Catlin R. Tucker, 2019-04-02 Blended learning is more than just teaching with technology; it allows teachers to maximize learning through deliberate instructional moves. This On-Your-Feet Guide zeroes in on one blended learning routine: Station Rotation. The Station Rotation model moves small groups of students through a series of online and off-line stations, building conceptual understanding and skills along the way. This On-Your-Feet-Guide provides: 7 steps to planning a Station Rotation lesson A full example of one teacher's Station Rotation A blank planning template for designing your own Station Rotation Helpful assessment strategies for monitoring learning at each station Ideas to adapt for low-tech classrooms or large class sizes Use blended learning to maximize learning and keep kids constantly engaged through your next Station Rotation lesson! Laminated, 8.5”x11” tri-fold (6 pages), 3-hole punched |
exercises for the classroom: Forecasting: principles and practice Rob J Hyndman, George Athanasopoulos, 2018-05-08 Forecasting is required in many situations. Stocking an inventory may require forecasts of demand months in advance. Telecommunication routing requires traffic forecasts a few minutes ahead. Whatever the circumstances or time horizons involved, forecasting is an important aid in effective and efficient planning. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to forecasting methods and presents enough information about each method for readers to use them sensibly. |
exercises for the classroom: The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric Ronald F. Hock, Edward N. O'Neil, 2002-01-01 This volume features thirty-six translated texts illustrating the use of the chreia, or anecdote, in Greco-Roman classrooms to teach reading, writing, and composition. This ancient literary form preserves the wit and wisdom of famous philosophers, orators, kings, and poets. Paperback edition is available from the Society of Biblical Literature (www.sbl-site.org). |
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20 Best Strength Training Exercises For A Complete Workout
Feb 11, 2023 · Here are the 20 Best Strength Training Exercises for a Complete Workout. Squats are a multi-joint, compound exercise that are often included in strength training routines for …
19 Cardio Exercises for an Effective At-Home Workout - Verywell Fit
May 3, 2024 · No equipment or gym membership? No problem. Here are 19 high-intensity cardio exercises you can do in your living room.
The 13 best exercises for overall health and fitness - Medical …
Dec 22, 2020 · Here, we look at 13 of the best exercises for overall health and fitness. We explain what areas of the body each exercise primarily works and provide step-by-step instructions.
5 Types of Exercises To Add to Your Workouts - Cleveland Clinic …
Feb 17, 2025 · There are five main types of exercise: resistance/strength training, cardio, flexibility training, balance exercises and sport-specific training.
Exercise Library: Workouts & Fitness Guides | ACE
Browse through total-body exercises or movements that target more specific areas of the body. Each comes with a detailed description and photos to help ensure proper form.
10 Best Exercises for Everyone - Baptist Health
May 11, 2022 · Incorporating a variety of exercises into your daily routine ensures a balanced workout that targets different muscle groups. Below is a list of the best workout exercises that …
6 At-Home Exercises That Sculpt Your Body Fast - Eat This Not That
1 day ago · Below, Rachel outlines six at-home exercises that sculpt your body quicker than gym machines. Deadlifts. Shutterstock “Deadlifts are a compound movement and highly effective in …
10 Best Exercises for Everyone - Healthline
Feb 11, 2025 · We’ve rounded up the 10 best and most powerful exercises to do every single day. Do these for 30 days straight or twice a week to see and feel a difference.
Pictures of the 7 Most Effective Exercises to Do at the Gym or
Feb 24, 2025 · Let WebMD show you how to properly perform seven exercises including squats, lunges, crunches, and the bend-over row. Good technique is a must for effective and safe …
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The largest and most comprehensive database of free video exercise guides! Learn how to perform exercises using correct technique.
20 Best Strength Training Exercises For A Complete Workout
Feb 11, 2023 · Here are the 20 Best Strength Training Exercises for a Complete Workout. Squats are a multi-joint, compound exercise that are often included in strength training routines for …
19 Cardio Exercises for an Effective At-Home Workout - Verywell Fit
May 3, 2024 · No equipment or gym membership? No problem. Here are 19 high-intensity cardio exercises you can do in your living room.
The 13 best exercises for overall health and fitness - Medical …
Dec 22, 2020 · Here, we look at 13 of the best exercises for overall health and fitness. We explain what areas of the body each exercise primarily works and provide step-by-step instructions.
5 Types of Exercises To Add to Your Workouts - Cleveland Clinic …
Feb 17, 2025 · There are five main types of exercise: resistance/strength training, cardio, flexibility training, balance exercises and sport-specific training.
Exercise Library: Workouts & Fitness Guides | ACE
Browse through total-body exercises or movements that target more specific areas of the body. Each comes with a detailed description and photos to help ensure proper form.
10 Best Exercises for Everyone - Baptist Health
May 11, 2022 · Incorporating a variety of exercises into your daily routine ensures a balanced workout that targets different muscle groups. Below is a list of the best workout exercises that …
6 At-Home Exercises That Sculpt Your Body Fast - Eat This Not That
1 day ago · Below, Rachel outlines six at-home exercises that sculpt your body quicker than gym machines. Deadlifts. Shutterstock “Deadlifts are a compound movement and highly effective in …