Alvin Allen, Stephanie King

Capers Middle School Ii (eBook, ePUB)

The Saga Continues

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The book is a continuation of the first Capers Middle School book. The book addresses real-life situations that students and teachers encounter in inner-city schools. The characters portrayed are middle-school students who face daily obstacles in life and as students. Capers Middle School II directly confronts the issues of gang violence, bullying, peer pressure, and identity through the eyes of the characters. The latest research-based instructional strategies are incorporated into the novel for both new and tenured teachers to utilize to engage students.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781504917469
• Artikelnr.: 52579914

Autorenporträt

Alvin Allen earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from South Carolina State University and a master's degree in educational technology from Webster University. He is currently pursuing an educational specialist degree in technology leadership. He is cofounder of iLegacy Educational Consultant Company, which specializes in building a foundation of excellence in the classroom. He has been a teacher in the field of education for over ten years. Most of his field experiences have been in the middle-school grades. He has taught at inner-city schools for the majority of his professional career. Throughout his teaching career, he has created an atmosphere where students can grow academically and personally. This book is based on some of his former students' experiences and his own personal growth as an educator. He used the strategies presented in this book to enhance his classroom instruction and engage his students. He believes one key element to teaching is creating a bond with students. If a bond is created, the students will allow the teacher to give them an unlimited wealth of knowledge. Two of the key quotes he uses in his classroom are "Hard work is the key to success" and "Thinking outside the box is essential to growth and achievement." Stephanie King possesses an array of qualities that have allowed her to become successful in and out of the classroom. Stephanie has been teaching in the public school arena for over eleven years. Her areas of expertise include working with a variety of exceptional conditions within the special education sector. Her passion to lead and teach children with disabilities has led her to become the CEO of her own consulting firm, which is entitled Believers Educational Services. BES's educational philosophy is that all children, regardless of physical and mental challenges, can learn. Stephanie continues to be recognized within her schools, as well as on a national level. In 2010 she was selected for Who's Who among Teachers. She has served in many leadership capacities, including serving as department chair for her discipline and lead teacher for the Special Education Department at a local alternative school within the state of South Carolina. Stephanie's passion for teaching goes above and beyond standing in front of a class. It continues to flourish each year, and she continues to embrace her calling to impact lives daily.