Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners: Honoring Differences and Creating Community Through Differentiating Instructional Practices - Tapa dura

"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 2006-04-18)

"Fantastic read for anyone interested in implementing differentiated instruction into their classrooms.  Relevant for both beginning and seasoned teachers." (Cheryl L. Peters, Science Coordinator 2006-06-15)

"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 2006-06-13)

"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success." (Paul Gmelin, Principal 2006-07-10)

"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 2006-06-16)

"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 2006-12-08)

"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 2007-05-22)

"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 2007-05-22)

Inspire students to construct their own learning experiences with research-based, easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated instruction across increasingly diversified student bodies.