附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-207) and index.
Introducing the best of times -- The school-level factors -- A guaranteed and viable curriculum -- Challenging goals and effective feedback -- Parent and community involvement -- Safe and orderly environment -- Collegiality and professionalism -- The teacher-level factors -- Instructional strategies -- Classroom management -- Classroom curriculum design -- The student-level factors -- Home environment -- Learned intelligence and background knowledge -- Student motivation -- Implementing the model -- Using the model -- The critical role of leadership.
摘要:Provides information for schools and teachers on how to improve student achievement. Discusses which instructional strategies really work; why data is a critical component to school improvement; how important collegiality and professional development are; and what types of parental and community involvement make a difference.