Martha E. Casazza's Books

Dreaming Forward

By: Martha E. Casazza

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Through common themes of history, family and community, safety, English language, and education and encouragement, "Martha captures the spirit and vibrancy of our community in the most authentic, inspiring and thought provoking manner possible. By telling stories of struggle, perseverance and triumph, she breathes life into everyday joy human beings have at their fingertips when we listen to and value our life stories... This book ... pieces together the true spirit of the Mexican-American community, their struggles, their sense of family and their resolve to realize their dreams...Martha Casazza not only tells the stories and describes the struggles of Latino students, she also provides a context that gives meaning to these stories and struggles..."--Amazon.com description.

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1491752122

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9781491752128

Partners for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

A Shared Responsibility

By: Sharon L. Silverman,Martha E. Casazza

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Partners for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

A Shared Responsibility

By: Sharon L. Silverman,Martha E. Casazza

Partners for Innovation in Teaching and Learning: A Shared Responsibility highlights the work of six creative and innovative teachers who developed learner-centered environments in their classrooms. Educational consultants, Sharon Silverman and Martha Casazza, worked with these teachers from the College of Professional Studies at New Jersey City University where they developed a forum on excellence in teaching and learning. The results are showcased with a focus on connecting theory and research to educational practice. The theme of shared responsibility for learning is presented throughout. Some examples include: Developing teacher-student partnerships to create a course syllabus Using questions as a way to promote active participation Building community in the online classroom Using emotions and thoughts as a basis for learning Creating a new approach that reflects problem-based learning, learning communities and collaborative learning The ideas presented are unique and engaging. They stimulate others to take risks and embrace innovation. Challenges and successes are shared to show that implementing new teaching ideas can be both daunting and very rewarding.

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102

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iUniverse

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0595350674

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9780595350674

Access, Opportunity, and Success

Keeping the Promise of Higher Education

By: Martha E. Casazza,Laura L. S. Bauer

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Access, Opportunity, and Success

Keeping the Promise of Higher Education

By: Martha E. Casazza,Laura L. S. Bauer

Behind the hallowed walls of higher education are students who did not grow up expecting to attend college, students who walked through open doors not knowing what to expect on the other side. For some, these open doors became revolving doors, and they simply gave up. For many others, however, there were unexpected successes, successes that included more than academic accomplishments. These people came through the system with an increased sense of self-confidence that empowered them in the world beyond college. This oral history tells the story of the struggles as well as of the triumphs related to the fight for access and high quality in higher education. Thus, it provides a unique look at the past state of higher education, and at the measures that might be taken to improve our future educational system. The book begins with a brief historical overview of what access to higher education looked like before the 20th century. Following chapters tell the actual stories and are organized around four themes: the power of belief in students; access with success; institutional commitment; and effective support systems. Finally, a set of recommendations is provided that will help to keep the doors open for those still wishing to enter. Educators at all levels, graduate students studying higher education, and interested readers in the general public will all find this book an invaluable resource.

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225

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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031306816X

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9780313068164

Student Voices

We Believe in You

By: Martha E. Casazza,Sharon L. Silverman

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Student Voices

We Believe in You

By: Martha E. Casazza,Sharon L. Silverman

We are surrounded by voices, but how often do we actually stop and listen to the stories they have to tell? Martha E.Casazza and Sharon L. Silverman have been listening to the stories of students for the past five years, and they share how high achievers have overcome obstacles. Throughout the interviews, students told the authors having someone believe in them was key to their success. Find out what else made a difference in their lives by listening closely to Student Voices. This book offers a fundamental truth: If you listen carefully when students talk, you will learn a great deal. Casazza and Silverman listened, and the result is both a celebration of student achievement and a model for how to foster it. Mike Rose, author, Back to School: Why Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Education Casazza and Silverman go right to the source, the purest source, the student voice, to find out what truly works for students. This is what we as educators need to hear and heed if we truly want to succeed in our efforts to improve education. Robin Ozz, president, National Association for Developmental Education

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153202973X

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9781532029738

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Dreaming Forward

Dreaming Forward

Partners for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Partners for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Access, Opportunity, and Success

Access, Opportunity, and Success

Student Voices

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