Bloomington, Indiana, Oct. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Book for Teachers Outlines How to Transition to Standards-Based Classrooms
Bloomington, Ind. (October 25, 2018) — In A Teacher’s Guide to Standards-Based Learning, published by Marzano Research, authors Tammy Heflebower, Jan K. Hoegh, Philip B. Warrick and Jeff Flygare detail a sequential approach for implementing standards-based learning in K–12 classrooms.
Using their decades of experience in schools, along with up-to-date research, the authors explain the theories and ideas behind standards-based learning—a method of connecting curriculum, instruction, assessment and feedback in classrooms—and provide constructive examples for implementation.
“While standards-based learning is better for students, in fact, once teachers make it through the transition stage to full implementation, standards-based learning is better for teachers,” explain the authors in the book’s introduction. “It provides time to go deeper, clarity about the content, and evidence that they are reaching more students.”
Key topics covered in A Teacher’s Guide to Standards-Based Learning include:
- Planning Instruction with Proficiency Scales
- Instructing with Proficiency Scales
- Setting Goals and Tracking Progress
- Administering Quality Classroom Assessments and Figuring Grades
- Teaching Exceptional Students
- Communicating Grades
Also included are answers to frequently asked questions, as well as a sample unit plan at the elementary school level.
Thomas M. Buckmiller, an associate professor at Drake University in Iowa, had high praise for the title, explaining, “A Teacher’s Guide to Standards-Based Learning...will serve teachers and instructional leaders well as they transition to instructional, feedback and assessment strategies that support learners. This book is a practical and sequential companion for teachers and provides clear, working definitions and examples to assist the practitioner in this journey.”
A Teacher’s Guide to Standards-Based Learning is now available to order at MarzanoResearch.com.
About the Authors
Tammy Heflebower, EdD, is a highly sought-after school leader and consultant with vast experience in urban, rural and suburban districts throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, England and the Netherlands.
Jan K. Hoegh has been an educator for more than thirty years. Prior to her work as an associate at Marzano Research, she was a classroom teacher, building-level leader, professional development specialist, assistant high school principal, curriculum coordinator and most recently assistant director of statewide assessment for the Nebraska Department of Education.
Philip B. Warrick, EdD, an award-winning educator, spent the first twenty-five years of his career as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and superintendent and has experience in leading schools in the states of Nebraska and Texas.
Jeff Flygare is a former classroom teacher, English department chair, professional developer and building-level leader. During his twenty-six-year career teaching high school English, he taught nearly every course in the department.
About Marzano Research
Marzano Research is a professional development organization located in Centennial, Colorado. The company’s solutions are based on Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s 50 years of education research, combined with action research conducted in schools. Services and products include customizable on-site professional development, educator events, books, videos and online courses, with a strong emphasis on curriculum development, instruction, assessment, teacher support and development, student engagement and personalized competency-based education. Find us on Twitter at @MarzanoResearch.