Dear Teacher: Expert Advice for Effective Study Skills

By William H. Peltz and William H Peltz

Book Overview

"Valuable for teachers and families. Peltz offers research-based strategies as he builds a partnership with students to challenge, inform, and encourage them."
--Lucy C. Martin, Learning Specialist, McDonogh School, Owingo Mills, MD

"All the issues and questions you have about work habits and study skills are here, along with student-friendly suggestions and ideas "
--K. Michael Hibbard, Assistant Superintendent, Ridgefield Public Schools, CT

Partner with your students to realign their study skills and introduce new ones for success

Addressing common defense mechanisms and rationalizations students use to avoid studying, Dear Teacher: Expert Advice for Effective Study Skills offers ready-to-use, practical responses based on proven research for middle and high school classrooms. Experienced teacher and study skills coach William H. Peltz demonstrates how to introduce and promote easy-to-understand studying techniques and specific strategies for note-taking, doing homework, and preparing for high-stakes tests and standardized assessments.

Cleverly written in a "Dear Abby" format, this resource enables teachers to become partners with their students to help them:

Enhance their ability to concentrate and focusOrganize their workManage timeAssume responsibility for their behaviorBecome more self-reliant

This light, engaging book assists students in finding the requisite skills to succeed in school and in real-world learning experiences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141293883X
• ISBN13: 9781412938839
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great book by a great teacher

Mr Peltz is a rare gem. He was a science teacher, and he kept his students interested in a subject that a lot of kids hate. His classes were always creative just like him. Any advice he has to offer - take it! He's the best in what he does.

Comes from an experienced teacher and study skills coach

William H. Peltz's DEAR TEACHER: EXPERT ADVICE FOR EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS is a top pick for both middle/high school and college-level reference libraries catering to students who want to learn how to study more effectively. It comes from an experienced teacher and study skills coach who demonstrates basic studying techniques, offers an easy 'Dear Abby' question and answer format which lends to browsing, and teaches students how to organize work, take notes, manage time and assume responsibility for behaviors.