TY - BOOK AU - Marzano,Robert J. TI - What works in schools: translating research into action SN - 0871207176 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - LB2822.82 .M37 2003 U1 - 371.2/001 MAR 21 PY - 2003/// CY - Alexandria, Va. PB - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development KW - School improvement programs KW - Teaching KW - Academic achievement N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-207) and index; Introducing the best of times -- The school-level factors -- A guaranteed and viable curriculum -- Challenging goals and effective feedback -- Parent and community involvement -- Safe and orderly environment -- Collegiality and professionalism -- The teacher-level factors -- Instructional strategies -- Classroom management -- Classroom curriculum design -- The student-level factors -- Home environment -- Learned intelligence and background knowledge -- Student motivation -- Implementing the model -- Using the model -- The critical role of leadership ER -