About the book
Peer support and social relationships have a tremendous influence on development, motivation, and achievement for all students, including struggling learners and those with disabilities. This highly practical book is one of the few resources available to guide classroom teachers and special educators in the application of peer-assisted instructional strategies in grades K-12. Expert contributors describe evidence-based approaches for building students' skills in reading, writing, math, and other content areas, as well as social competence and executive functioning. Sample lessons and more than a dozen reproducible tools are provided. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
Editions of Power of Peers in the Classroom
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781462521067
- PDF
- ISBN 9781462521081
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Peer support and social relationships have a tremendous influence on development, motivation, and achievement for all students, including struggling learners and those with disabilities. This highly practical book is one of the few resources available to guide classroom teachers and special educators in the application of peer-assisted instructional strategies in grades K-12. Expert contributors describe evidence-based approaches for building students' skills in reading, writing, math, and other content areas, as well as social competence and executive functioning. Sample lessons and more than a dozen reproducible tools are provided. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power of Peers in the Classroom about?
Peer support and social relationships have a tremendous influence on development, motivation, and achievement for all students, including struggling learners and those with disabilities. This highly practical book is one of the few resources available to guide classroom teachers and special educators in the application of peer-assisted instructional strategies in grades K-12. Expert contributors describe evidence-based approaches for building students' skills in reading, writing, math, and other content areas, as well as social competence and executive functioning. Sample lessons and more than a dozen reproducible tools are provided. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Power of Peers in the Classroom?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching of students with different educational needs
Where can I read a sample of Power of Peers in the Classroom?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462521067
Is Power of Peers in the Classroom part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series What Works for Special-Needs Learners
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Power of Peers in the Classroom?
Guilford Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Power of Peers in the Classroom is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462521067) and pdf(ISBN 9781462521081)
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