Written by teachers for teachers, this enlightening book describes the cross-disciplinary journey of two high school teachers trying to align curriculum, assessment, and performance standards in their classrooms. With a focus on the importance of constantly inspiring students, the authors troubleshoot issues surrounding content standards, instructional objectives, and the aims of curriculum. This user friendly guide: -Helps teachers consider the main concepts surrounding creative teaching and ways of helping students take ownership of their learning -Provides insight into what it takes for teachers to learn about, work with, and benefit from standards work -Gives teachers practical advice for achieving greater success in the classroom -Targets the connections between essential questions, content, assessments, and performance standards. Though written by high school teachers, The Competent Classroom contains valuable information applicable to any grade level. This creative and informative guide will inspire any educator who wrestles with how to make classroom learning meaningful to students and who cares about academic achievement and success.

Competent Classroom: Aligning High School Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment--A Creative Teaching Guide

Education & Teaching

Allison Zmuda and Mary Tomaino

Schools & Teaching

NEA and Teachers College Press

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Competent Classroom: Aligning High School Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment--A Creative Teaching Guide