{"id":3337,"date":"2014-01-14T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T00:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nicksenger.com\/csc\/?p=3337"},"modified":"2018-04-05T13:10:10","modified_gmt":"2018-04-05T20:10:10","slug":"ncea-begins-book-club-for-catholic-educators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.nicksenger.com\/csc\/ncea-begins-book-club-for-catholic-educators","title":{"rendered":"NCEA Begins Book Club for Catholic Educators"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Catholic Education Association<\/a> is launching its book club with not one, but two outstanding titles for Catholic educators to discuss: Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus<\/a>*<\/em> by Sherry Weddell and Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement<\/a>*<\/em>\u00a0by Robert Marzano.<\/p>\n

According to Kathy Mears, Executive Director of Elementary Schools:<\/p>\n

Our books have been selected and we hope that you will join us in our discussions.\u00a0 Pick one or do both discussions!\u00a0 It is easy to participate!<\/p>\n

First, you must join Edmodo (www.edmodo.com<\/a>), because that will be our platform.\u00a0 After you register, you can follow one of the following links or use one of the following codes.<\/p>\n

\"FormingIf you are interested in knowing more about how to transfer our faith to future generations, please consider joining the group reading:\u00a0 Forming Intentional Disciples:\u00a0 The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by Sherry Weddell.\u00a0 Through the reading of the book and the exchange of ideas, we believe that participants will grow stronger in their faith and their knowledge of how to share the faith, and meet other committed Catholic educators from all over the country!\u00a0 To register for this book study, please follow this link:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/edmo.do\/j\/u3vnpq<\/a>.\u00a0 The code for this book is:\u00a0 2fdna7.<\/p>\n

\"ClassroomIf you would like to learn ways to implement the best practices outlined in Robert Marzano\u2019s book, Classroom Instruction That Works:\u00a0 Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(2001), please consider registering for this book study!\u00a0 We will read, share pedagogical practices and learn new strategies from each other.\u00a0 To register for this book student, please follow this link:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/edmo.do\/j\/bk3n4k<\/a>. The code for this book is:\u00a0 2w2se8.<\/p>\n

These book studies require you to read a little, share a little, and work together to build some common knowledge with your colleagues from across the country.\u00a0 Please consider joining us, as we begin to connect this way!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These two books are excellent choices to kick off the book club. I’ve read both of them, and I can’t wait to discuss them.\u00a0I’ve already sent my request to join the Edmodo group, and I look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n

*Ordering your books from this link helps support Catholic School Chronicle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The National Catholic Education Association is launching its book club with not one, but two outstanding titles for Catholic educators to discuss: Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus* by Sherry Weddell and Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement*\u00a0by Robert Marzano. According to Kathy Mears, Executive Director of … <\/p>\n

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