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Bestselling author Mike Schmoker describes a plan for radically improving student learning that is built on three core elements: a focused and coherent curriculum (what we teach); clear, prioritized lessons (how we teach); and purposeful reading and writing, or authentic literacy. With this... read more
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This non-fiction book outlines how educators can improve curriculum and teaching. The author, Mike Schmoker, is critical of the present practices of trying every innovative idea without using a well crafted curriculum and sound teaching practices. He says those need to be in place first. ... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Dr. Mike Schmoker: Schmoker is a previous school administrator and English teacher. He travels around the United States, Canada and Australia delivering speeches and has written four other books as well as numerous magazine articles.
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- Dewey: 370
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- Books › Nonfiction › Education
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