This inspiring book reveals the invisible inner landscapes of how educatorsteach children from a variety of backgrounds to meet the challengingexpectations of t... » 

This inspiring book reveals the invisible inner landscapes of how educatorsteach children from a variety of backgrounds to meet the challengingexpectations of todays standards without sacrificing support for theirdevelopmental needs or their diverse ways of learning. Featuring images ofpossibility from an urban school it describes effective childcenteredteaching in preK through fifth grade. Each image is analyzed for theeducational decisions that took place to make the experience effectiveincluding the planning involved the classroom environment and routines thatsupported it how standards were addressed how the teacher assessed studentlearning to shape instruction and the impact on students. This practicalresource is a mustread for pre and inservice teachers and anyone committedto helping innercity children succeed in school and beyond. «