Learning Community for Teachers
Resources for the Multilevel Classroom
The following resources connect to assessment, differentiated instruction, and curriculum integration in the multilevel learning community. Connections to quality literature are also included.
Assessment
Atwell, N. In the Middle. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 1987.
Davies, A., C. Cameron, C. Politano, and K. Gregory. Together Is Better: Collaborative Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting. Winnipeg, MB: Portage and Main Press, 1992.
Fehring, Heather, ed. Literacy Assessment: A Collection of Articles from the Australian Literacy Educators' Association. Newark, DE: International Reading Association, 2003.
Gregory, Katheleen, Caren Cameron, and Anne Davies. Setting and Using Criteria: For Use in Middle and Secondary School Classrooms. Merville, BC: Connections Publishing, 1997.
Manitoba Education and Training. Kindergarten to Grade 4 Mathematics: Classroom-Based Assessment. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 2000.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. Reading and Writing in Action. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
---. Rethinking Classroom Assessment with Purpose in Mind: Assessment for Learning, Assessment as Learning, Assessment of Learning. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
Manitoba Education, Training and Youth. Grades 5 to 8 Mathematics: Classroom-Based Assessment. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, 2001.
O'Connor, K. How to Grade for Learning: Linking Grades to Standards. 2nd ed. Arlington, IL: Skylight, 2002.
Stiggins, R. Student-Involved Classroom Assessment. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 2001.
Differentiation
Manitoba Education and Training. Individual Education Planning: A Handbook for Developing and Implementing IEPs, Early to Senior Years. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1998.
---. Success for All Learners: A Handbook on Differentiating Instruction: A Resource for Kindergarten to Senior 4 Schools. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1996.
---. A Thinking Framework: Teaching Thinking across the Curriculum: A Resource for Schools Kindergarten to Senior 4. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1996.
Manitoba Education and Youth. Integrating Aboriginal Perspectives into Curricula: A Resource for Curriculum Developers, Teachers, and Administrators. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Youth, 2003.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. School Support: <www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/index.html>
Manitoba Education, Training and Youth. Towards Inclusion: From Challenges to Possibilities: Planning for Behaviour. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, 2001.
Tomlinson, Carol Ann. How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms. 2nd ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2001.
Tomlinson, Carol Ann, and Caroline Cunningham Eidson. Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5–9. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2003.
Integration
Chard, S.C. The Project Approach: Making Curriculum Come Alive. New York, NY: Scholastic, 1998.
---. The Project Approach: Managing Successful Projects. New York, NY: Scholastic, 1998.
Jacobs, H. Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K–12. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1997.
Jensen, Eric. Teaching with the Brain in Mind. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1998.
Manitoba Education and Training. Curricular Connections: Elements of Integration in the Classroom. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1997.
---. Grades 5 to 8 English Language Arts: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1998.
---. Grades 5 to 8 Mathematics: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1997.
---. Grades 5 to 8 Science: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 2000.
---. Kindergarten to Grade 4 English Language Arts: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1996.
---. Kindergarten to Grade 4 Mathematics: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1996.
---. Kindergarten to Grade 4 Science: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1999.
---. Native Studies: Early Years (K–4): A Teacher’s Resource Book. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1995.
---. Native Studies: Middle Years (5–8): A Teacher’s Resource Book. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Training, 1997.
Manitoba Education and Youth. Grades 5 to 8 Physical Education/Health Education: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Youth, 2002.
---. Independent Together: Supporting the Multilevel Learning Community. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education and Youth, 2003.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. Curriculum: <www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/>
---. Grade 1 Social Studies: Connecting and Belonging: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2005.
---. Grade 2 Social Studies: Communities in Canada: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2005.
---. Grade 3 Social Studies: Communities of the World: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2004.
---. Grade 4 Social Studies: Manitoba, Canada, and the North: Places and Stories: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2004.
---. Grade 5 Social Studies: Peoples and Stories of Canada to 1867: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2005.
---. Grade 6 Social Studies: Canada: A Country of Change (1867 to Present): A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
---. Grade 7 Social Studies: People and Places in the World: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
---. Grade 8 Social Studies: World History: Societies of the Past: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
---. Inventions, Innovations, and Discoveries: A Grade 6 Interdisciplinary Middle Years Multimedia (IMYM) Unit for Teachers. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2005.
---. Kindergarten Social Studies: Being Together: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2005.
---. Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum: A Resource for Developing Computer Literacy. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
Manitoba Education, Training and Youth. Kindergarten to Grade 4 Physical Education/Health Education: A Foundation for Implementation. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, 2001.
---. A Prairie Tour: A Grade 5 Interdisciplinary Middle Years Multimedia (IMYM) Unit for Teachers. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, 2001.
Meyer Meinbach, A., A. Fredricks, and L. Rothlein. The Complete Guide to Thematic Units: Creating the Integrated Curriculum. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers, 2000.
Connections to Quality Literature
Assessment
Lerman, Rory S. Charlie's Checklist. Illustrations by Alison Bartlett. New York, NY: Orchard Books, 1997.
Connections: constructing criteria for quality writing
Lewis, Paul Owen. Grasper: A Young Crab's Discovery. Illustrations by Paul Owen Lewis. North Vancouver, BC: Whitecap Books, 1993.
Connections: independent learning, goal setting
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. Reading and Writing in Action. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, 2006.
Connections: reading, writing, goal setting, self-assessment, reflection
Differentiation
Bogart, Jo Ellen. Jeremiah Learns to Read. Illustrated by Laura Fernandez and Rich Jacobson. Markham, ON: Scholastic Canada, 1997.
Connections: learning to read, celebrating learning
Integration
Borden, Louise. The Day Eddie Met the Author. Illustrated by Adam Gustavson. New York, NY: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2001.
Connections: English language arts (writing)
Bouchard, David. Qu'Appelle. Paintings by Michael Lonechild. Vancouver, BC: Raincoast, 2002.
Connections: social studies, English language arts
Carrier, Roch. The Longest Home Run. Illustrated by Sheldon Cohen. Trans. Sheila Fischman. Montreal, QC: Tundra Books, 1993.
Connections: physical education/health education
Lehn, Barbara. What Is a Scientist? Photographs by Carol Krauss. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press, 1998.
Connections: science
Murphy, Stuart. The Sundae Scoop. Illustrated by Cynthia Jabar. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2003.
Connections: mathematics
Murphy, Stuart, J. The Grizzly Gazette. Illustrated by Steve Björkman. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, 2003.
Connections: mathematics
Trottier, Maxine. Storm at Battoche. Illustrated by John Mantha. Toronto, ON: Stoddart Kids, 2000.
Connections: social studies
Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth. One Fine Day: A Radio Play. Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2003.
Connections: science, information and communication technologies
