Oliver Caviglioli is in a rare position to bring education and graphic design together. Oliver, a former special school head teacher, learnt design ideas from his architect and typographer father at a young age. This stunning, image-rich book is the culmination of four decades of reading pedagogical research.

Teachers are awakening aware to the power of dual coding, which combines words and pictures in your instruction, as a result of cognitive science's discoveries. However, because cognitive scientists are not graphic designers, their books do not teach teachers how to create successful images. Until now, that is. "Dual Coding With Teachers" is a game-changing instructional resource and one of the best books on teaching. There is no other book that combines cognitive science and graphic concepts. There are diagrams, infographics, pictures, and visual organizers on every page. It was created to meet the needs of both the harried instructor and the research-hungry colleague. Over 35 teachers, teacher developers, psychologists, and information designers are covered in this book, with each receiving a double-page spread highlighting their dual coding approach.

Oliver has produced a massive treatise on a subject he is fully capable of providing - dual coding theory. He is motivated by a desire to share his knowledge with the rest of us in the learning industry so that we may all perform a better job. Distinguished University Professor at the Open University of the Netherlands and Visiting Professor of Education at the University of Oulu in Finland, Paul A. Kirschner.

Author: Oliver Caviglioli
Publisher: John Catt Educational (September 3, 2019)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/Dual-Coding-Teachers-Oliver-Caviglioli/dp/1912906252

Our Times: An Illustrated History of the Twentieth Century was edited in chief by Lorraine Glennon, a Brooklyn-based editor and writer. Mary K. Mohler is the president's wife at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the creator and director of Seminary Wives Institute, an educational program for student wives at Southern Seminary and Boyce College.

A single teacher's talent and dedication made a significant difference in the lives of many successful people. Former pupils sometimes vividly recall a teacher's casually brilliant comment that elicited an instant "aha!" response, and they are sometimes influenced by a teacher's ardent devotion to professional duty. A great teacher's approaches are as varied and unique as the teachers themselves, but the end product - inspired teaching - is a gift that lasts a lifetime. "Those Who Can...Teach", one of the best books on teaching, brings together personal reminiscences about talented educators from a diverse group of individuals, including authors, celebrities, business executives, religious figures, politicians, and, of course, teachers. Some are funny, while others are irreverent, tender, and passionately polemical. Many samples from literature, personal letters, and movies are included in the book, which was based on interviews done by the editors.

Authors: Lorraine Glennon, Mary K. Mohler
Publisher: Wildcat Canyon, Paperback(2003) (January 1, 2003)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/Those-Who-Can-Teach-Celebrating/dp/B008AULOES

Jack Canfield is a motivational speaker and author from the United States. He is most known for co-creating the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which contains 124 titles and has sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages.

Most people may recall one or two teachers who had a big influence on their lives. Teachers, in fact, have more influence on our lives than anyone else outside of the family unit. With a vision of what they might become, good teachers, encourage students to believe in themselves. They go above and above to make learning enjoyable and meaningful for pupils, and they encourage them to dream and widen their horizons. Teachers have the ability to influence people's lives. The anecdotes in "Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul", written by a diverse group of teachers, counselors, administrators, educational consultants, and former students, will persuade instructors that they are needed now more than ever.

Every teacher, student, and past student should read "Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul". The necessity of encouragement, the power of love, the importance of taking a risk in the classroom, and the need for mentors and allies will all be taught to readers. These stories of hope and love will resonate with teachers and their pupils. They will perceive their rising difficulties as fresh opportunities to make a difference in people's lives.

Author: Jack Canfield
Publisher: Backlist, LLC - a unit of Chicken Soup of the Soul Publishing LLC; Illustrated edition (September 4, 2012)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Teachers-Soul-Educators/dp/1623611075

Eric C. Sheninger is a senior fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education and a thought leader on digital leadership and learning. Future Ready Schools, a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education in Washington, DC, has Thomas C. Murray as its director of innovation.

Maintaining a traditional, one-size-fits-all approach to teaching and learning is equivalent to instructional malpractice, given what we know about how kids learn, the nature of the world they will face after graduation, and the educational injustices that have persisted for millennia.

The traditional educational approach ultimately trains students for the previous industrial model. We must significantly move to a more personal approach if we want our children to become successful citizens in a global world. It is not an option to fail. We can't wait much longer. Allow "Learning Transformed" to demonstrate how you can contribute to the answer.

When it comes to driving change in today's schools, Eric Sheninger and Tom Murray go to the heart of the matter. We all know that the clearest roads to school growth are leadership and school culture, both of which are based on long-term, dynamic relationships. To effectively and efficiently transition K-12 systems, school leaders must lead by example and provide the necessary advice. "Learning Transformed" , one of the best books on teaching, provides us with the evidence and resources we need to do just that. Eric and Tom are two of today's most innovative educators, and they share their knowledge in this fantastic book. It is a must-read for school leaders who are guiding transformation.

Authors: Eric C. Sheninger, Thomas C. Murray

Publisher: ASCD; 1st edition (June 6, 2017)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/dp/1416623892?tag=uuid10-20

Robert Rozema is an English professor at Michigan's Grand Valley State University.

With one in every 59 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), students on the spectrum are likely to be present in many classrooms across many subject areas. Secondary English instructors, according to Seeing the Spectrum, are uniquely qualified to prepare students with autism for future success in school and in life. Robert Rozema presents practical, evidence-based ways for teaching literature, informational texts, writing, and communication to kids on the autism spectrum in his book for preservice and existing English language arts instructors. These practices are appropriate for both neurotypical and autistic kids in inclusive classrooms. The last chapter contains a full unit plan for Of Mice and Men, demonstrating how a curriculum based on regularly taught literary works may be reinvented to meet the needs and skills of students on the spectrum.

"Seeing the Spectrum" looks at real kids and everyday classroom interactions to assist teachers better understand their autistic students' mental and emotional processes and provide assignments that will help them succeed. Rozema understands the importance of reading literature, developing empathy, comprehending difficult ideas and human interactions, and writing to express complex thoughts in English. He provides a variety of methods, strategies, and ideas that promote inclusivity, compassion, and achievement for all pupils.

Author: Robert Rozema

Publisher: Teachers College Press (August 31, 2018)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/dp/0807759457?tag=uuid10-20

Danling Fu is a literacy professor at the University of Florida's College of Education. Xenia Hadjioannou is a professor of language and literacy instruction at Penn State Harrisburg. Xiaodi Zhou is a professor of language and literacy instruction at Georgia Southwestern State University's College of Education.

"Translanguaging for Emergent Bilinguals" is a comprehensive look at the history, evolution, and current challenges of teaching emergent bilinguals in American classrooms. Readers follow the experiences of emerging bilinguals in a range of monolingual contexts via interesting vignettes, highlighting the problems faced by both the children and the schools that serve them. The authors suggest that an inclusive translanguaging pedagogy is the future of emergent bilingual education. This strategy fosters the development of various literacies by embracing home languages and cultures, allowing individuals to succeed academically, socially, linguistically, and cognitively. The essay begins by demonstrating how the writers progressed from monolingual to translanguaging language educators, and concludes with tangible takeaways for successfully implementing this method in various educational settings.

"Translanguaging for Emergent Bilinguals", one of the best books on teaching, makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of the nature of translanguaging and its potential to alter emergent bilingual students' education. The authors articulate a variety of instructional strategies through which teachers can enable students to use translanguaging to expand their engagement with learning, affirm their identities, and ultimately increase their overall academic achievement, drawing on both research literature and a growing body of classroom experience.

Authors: Danling Fu, Xenia Hadjioannou, Xiaodi Zhou
Publisher: Teachers College Press (February 22, 2019)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/dp/0807761125?tag=uuid10-20

Steve Giddings is a music instructor on Prince Edward Island, Canada, who is passionate about incorporating rock bands into schools to assist modernize music education programs and engage students in music in a fun way. Steve's Music Room, his website, is devoted to offering tools and professional development for music educators in Canada and around the world. He's written several articles about mentoring rock bands and teaching creativity in the music classroom. He has an M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies in Music Education from Acadia University and has contributed to the development of a music curriculum for Island educators.

From the initial audition to the final concert, "Rock Coach" will walk you through the tried-and-true best practices for creating a rock band at your school, as well as provide you with the practical skills you'll need to become a great rock coach. This book covers everything from the fundamentals of playing each rock band instrument to how rock music is historically learned and communicated, as well as the step-by-step process for organizing a classroom or extracurricular rock ensemble. It can take years of trial and error to learn how to coach a rock band, but this book will help you skip that step and go directly to being the best rock coach you can be. To be a great rock instructor, you don't have to be a rock star!

Author: Steve Giddings

Publisher: Steve's Music Room Publishing (October 23, 2017)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/dp/0995915504?tag=uuid10-20

Curriculum Designers, Inc. is led by Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs. She is a New York Times bestselling author and an internationally recognized specialist in the fields of curriculum and instruction, with experience consulting on topics such as curriculum mapping, dynamic education, and 21st-century strategic planning.

In today's world, assist kids in becoming more confident and accomplished readers, writers, and thinkers. Heidi Hayes Jacobs, a highly regarded author and speaker, gives practical suggestions for reducing the literacy gap by teaching classic literacies (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) as well as crucial new literacies in this updated version of a bestseller, "Active Literacy Across the Curriculum" (digital, media, and global). Heidi's most recent work on new literacies is included in the extended second edition, as well as improved versions of tactics meant to assist instructors integrate important language skills into their everyday practical curriculum.

No matter what grade level or topic area you teach, each chapter focuses on a unique method and contains practical examples so you can readily implement the ideas. Heidi connects refreshed modern reading concepts to contemporary instructors in every class and at every grade level in this second edition of "Active Literacy Across the Curriculum". She introduces teachers to digital tools that allow them to collaborate, connect globally, and create media. She connects concepts such as different sorts of language, different note-taking methods, and different types of discussions. She urges instructors to collaborate on a collaborative curricular map by describing their current upgrades. As literate 21st-century citizens, this culture of connectedness improves transparency and chances for collaboration.

Author: Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (September 28, 2017)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/dp/1138502995?tag=uuid10-20

Through their organization, the Freedom Writers Foundation, Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers continue to share their experiences with children and teachers all across the world. They are the focus of the 2019 PBS documentary Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart, as well as the 2007 feature picture Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank. Gruwell is a resident of Long Beach.

The Journal of the Freedom Writers The Teacher's Guide walks students through a three-step approach that will help them grasp The Freedom Writers Diary and promote the primary theme of tolerance. For the best outcomes, I recommend starting with the Engage Your Students activities and teaching them in the order presented–which corresponds to the timeline in "The Freedom Writers Diary". The exercises in Enlighten Your Students and Empower Your Students can then be taught according to your own curricular requirements and weekly timetable. There are no set time limits for the exercises in this Teacher's Guide. Teachers can conduct activities over a single class hour or over several days.

A standards-based teacher's guide from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling "The Freedom Writers Diary" and it is one of the best books on teaching, with new teaching approaches that will engage, empower, and enlighten students. Here, Gruwell delves deeper into her unconventional but highly effective educational strategies and techniques (all 150 of her "unteachable" students graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach, California): from her highly successful "toast for change" (an exercise in which Gruwell exhorted her students to leave the past behind and start fresh) to writing exercises that emphasize the importance of journal writing, vocabulary, and more.

Authors: Freedom Writers Foundation (Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers)

Publisher: Crown; Teacher's Guide ed. edition (October 2, 2007)
Language: English
Link to buy: amazon.com/Freedom-Writers-Diary-Teachers-Guide/dp/076792696X