Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners

Kathleen Kryza consults internationally for her company, Infinite Horizons, and also presents nationally for the Bureau of Education and Research (BER). Kryza has more than 20 years experience in motivating and reaching children, educators, and others through her teaching, consulting, coaching, and writing. Her expertise is in working with students in special education, gifted education, alternative education, and multicultural education. She has a master's degree in special education and is an adjunct professor in special education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. S. Joy Stephens has taught middle and high school students of all levels and abilities in differentiated science, math, and foreign language classrooms. She is a presenter and trainer in practical strategies for differentiating classrooms and inspiring students. She has a master's degree in biology. Alicia Duncan is a consultant, program coordinator, and teacher trainer for the Waterford School District in Waterford, Michigan. She shares her expertise across the state of Michigan and throughout the nation in reaching and teaching English Language Learners, gifted students, culturally diverse learners, and inclusion students through differentiated instruction. She has a master's degree in ESL teaching methodology.

List of Figures Foreword Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors Part 1: Inspiring Middle and High School Learners 1. The Inspiring Classroom Motivation vs. Inspiration Foundations of the Inspiring Classroom Honoring Our Role as Teacher Honoring Our Fellow Teachers Honoring Our Students What is the Inspiring Classroom? 2. The Inspiring Classroom: Theory Into Practice Three Foundations of an Inspiring Classroom Five Elements to Differentiate 3. Honoring Individuals, Building Community Gathering Data About Students Honoring and Inspiring All Learners Building Community and Honoring Diversity 4. Creating Lifelong Learners: An Apprenticeship Approach Maintaining a Balance Vital Know-Hows for Student Success How to Teach the Vital Know-Hows Part 2: Activities and Designs to Inspire Middle and High School Leaners 5. Lite-n-Lean Learning Activities: Beginning Steps for Inspiring Learners Investigations for Advanced Learners Questions for Discussing and Journaling Offering Student Choices Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Instruction for Different Learning Profiles Learning Profile Projects Interest Based Projects Varying Text Levels Memory Techniques 6. Teaching for Meaning What is C U KAN? Why C U KAN? How to Write a C U KAN C U KAN Sample C U KAN: Teaching Tips for All Lesson Designs How C U KAN Will Help You Differentiate Deep and Dynamic Lesson Designs 7. Deep and Dynamic Design #1: Choice Menus Teacher Overview Sample Content Subject Examples Choice Design: Teaching Tips 8. Deep and Dynamic Design #2: RAFT Plus Teacher Overview Sample Content Subject Examples RAFT Plus: Teaching Tips 9. Deep and Dynamic Design #3: Tiered Lesson Teacher Overview Sample Content Subject Examples Tiered Lesson: Teaching Tips 10. Deep and Dynamic Design #4: Contracts Teacher Overview Sample Content Subject Examples Learning Contracts: Teaching Tips 11. Deep and Dynamic Design #5: Learning Stations Teacher Overview Sample Content Subject Examples Learning Stations: Teaching Tips 12. Deep and Dynamic Design #6: Compacting Teacher Overview Sample Content Subject Examples Compacting: Teaching Tips Part 3: Evaluating and COmmitting to the Inspiring Classroom 13. Assessment and Grading in the Inspiring Classroom On-Going Assessment Grading in the Inspiring Classroom: Now They Get It! Assessing Our Own Growth Opening the Door Resources References Index

"The authors succinctly propose an approach designed to generate in students the internal desire to learn! This text promises to be a significant resource for teachers who truly wish to leave a legacy." -- Sallie M. Noel, Associate Professor of Biology "Fantastic read for anyone interested in implementing differentiated instruction into their classrooms. Relevant for both beginning and seasoned teachers." -- Cheryl L. Peters, Science Coordinator "Provides a wealth of advice and activities for secondary teachers who wish to transform the adolescent's need for independence into empowerment, motivation, and inspired learning." -- Belinda Lazarus, Professor of Education "Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success." -- Paul Gmelin, Principal "Enables teachers to reach each child where they are, while helping them to strive for more. As a person who's struggled with dyslexia, I wish this book had been available for my teachers to have used with me." -- Angela D. Steffke, Secondary Resource Teacher "As an administrator, this book provides me with meaningful direction for my staff. Implementing practices from this book will empower both students and teachers alike." -- Sammie Novack, Vice-Principal "This book is outstanding. I had several teachers review it and they found it very helpful. We will be providing it for our teachers." -- Kathy Quick-Gunther, Director of Professional Development "If I were just browsing in a bookstore or at a convention and picked up your book, I would buy it just for the quotes. They are the first thing to catch my attention and they are powerful, well-selected quotes. They clearly set the tone of your book; you can tell from them that this is a book of essence and inspiration." -- Billie Jo Crouse, Third-Grade Teacher