Jana Echevarria, Nancy E Frey, Douglas B Fisher
This book is about shining the light of possibility on underachieving students and taking action to ensure they receive the best instruction we have to offer. How to Reach the Hard to Teach presents a thoughtful and practical approach to achieving breakthrough success with linguistically and culturally diverse students who are struggling in school.
Combining elements of the SIOP® model and the FIT Teaching® approach, authors Jana Echevarría, Nancy Frey, and Douglas Fisher distil what we know about excellent instruction into five guiding principles:
You’ll learn specific practices and see how real-life teachers are employing these in their classrooms to ensure all students have the opportunity and the means to learn.
Every Child Achieves When There Is an Opportunity to Learn
The Expectation of Success
Access to the Core Curriculum
Assessment to Inform Instruction
Language Instruction
A Supportive Climate and Culture
Conclusion
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