What Is It About Me You Can′t Teach?: An Instructional Guide for the Urban Educator - Tapa dura

"I appreciated the opportunity to read this book. It is quite powerful and adds to the literature on teaching students the skills to learn."

(Barbara Rudiak, Principal 2006-01-18)

"What Is It About Me You Can’t Teach? clearly explains best instructional practices and will be an excellent resource for me and my teachers. The lesson plans are great examples of the instructional practices presented and are very useful for teachers in the classroom." (Rosanne G. Henderson, Principal 2006-01-18)

"Educators who choose to employ these strategies have the potential to become architects of an achievement renaissance within their learning communities."

(Yvonne L. Allen, District Project Coordinator 2006-03-28)

"This resource provides 'real' application of theory into practice. The strategies help enrich learning through student-friendly approaches that strengthen students’ skills and promote self-direction. After reading this book and applying the strategies, my students are better learners, and I am a better teacher."

(Dennis Kowalski, Director 2006-04-03)

"This book is extremely valuable for its application to African-American students’ achievement. A must-have resource for every educator in teaching and learning."

(Diana Daniels, President 2006-04-03)

"Blends classroom expectations and standards with research-based practices to show teachers how to deliver high-quality education in any environment." (The Bookwatch, November 2006 2006-12-14)

This unique resource provides teachers with the tools they need to help all students reach higher levels of achievement. The authors present insights and strategies based on both their own experience, and current research about how teachers can best help struggling students become active, engaged learners. Discussion of the challenges faced by urban students and the importance of high expectations is followed by guidelines for how teachers can most effectively interact with their students.

In addition, the authors present:

o An extensive collection of practical strategies to increase student engagement

o Develop students' cognitive skills

o Empower students to take responsibility for their own learning

Numerous sample lesson plans for primary, middle, and secondary levels show teachers how to implement the strategies presented. The revised edition includes updated research, expanded explanations of effective strategies, additional lesson plans, and a new chapter on professional development.