Game Changers: 7 Instructional Practices That Catapult Student Achievement

In Game Changers, Julie Adams highlights seven powerful instructional practices that enhance student achievement across all content areas. With an emphasis on neuroscience, critical thinking, and content literacy comprehension, this manual equips educators with the tools to increase student competence and confidence. Julie skillfully demystifies the art and science of effective instruction so all educators can attain the highest levels of student engagement and achievement. The seven instructional practices discussed in this book will allow teachers to become GAME CHANGERS, giving them the ability to positively impact their students' academic endeavors. This book details seven best practices that are GAME CHANGERS when it comes to improving instruction and student achievement:

Understand and apply neuroscience
Teach content and comprehension
Utilize essential questions
Implement comprehensive pre-during-post lesson plans
Increase student engagement
Explicitly teach a note-taking strategy
Incorporate content and academic vocabulary acquisition