Product Description: Most individuals were never formally taught thinking skills and, as a result, are using processes that were developed during childhood to reach decisions and solve problems. Thus, in an era of knowledge explosion, organizational performance accountability, and rapid change caused by technology, leaders and managers are trying to succeed using thinking patterns developed before they were twelve years old...read more

Product Description: Identifying what exemplary teachers know and do to promote literacy achievement at every grade level, this highly motivating book provides step-by-step guidance for professional development. It helps teachers assess their strengths and build their competencies in six key domains of literacy instruction directly linked to student success...read more

Accompanied by selections by such leading reading researchers as Linda Gambrell, Jerry Johns, and Timothy Rasinski, offers word-learning strategies for all students, including struggling, gifted, and English-language learners.

Product Description: Most individuals were never formally taught thinking skills and, as a result, are using processes that were developed during childhood to reach decisions and solve problems. Thus, in an era of knowledge explosion, organizational performance accountability, and rapid change caused by technology, leaders and managers are trying to succeed using thinking patterns developed before they were twelve years old...read more

Product Description: Now in its second edition, "The Yale Assessment of Thinking" is a 69-item, self-scored test that will help you to determine your proficiencies in the three domains of thinking: reasoning, insight, and self-knowledge. Research studies have determined that these three areas are crucial to a person's ability to solve problems, to reach decisions, and to think creatively...read more

Product Description: Based on a widely cited study of exemplary teachers, this accessible book illuminates the instructional techniques and behaviors that result in the most significant achievement gains at each grade level. It guides teachers in assessing their strengths and building their skills within six key domains of literacy instruction that are directly linked to student success...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The collection of essays by the leaders in the field of education goes beyond superficiality to discuss the problem...