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Here you will find useful academic research related to Professionally Speaking's popular Professional Practice feature.
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From the March 2013 issue of Professionally Speaking
Beyond Monet : the artful science of instructional integration Barrie Bennett, Carol Rolheiser
Concept-rich mathematics instruction : building a strong foundation for reasoning and problem solving Meir Ben-Hur
Great teaching : what matters most in helping students succeed Robert C. DiGiulio
Instructional strategies for middle and high school Bruce E. Larson and Timothy A. Keiper
Inviting students to learn : 100 tips for talking effectively with your students Jenny Edwards
Quality questioning : research-based practice to engage every learner Jackie A. Walsh, Beth D. Sattes
Talking, listening, and teaching : a guide to classroom communication Thomas S.C. Farrell
What successful math teachers do, grades 6-12 : 79 research-based strategies for the standards-based classroom Alfred S. Posamentier, Daniel Jaye
Teaching on target : models, strategies, and methods that work Daniel C. Elliott
