Table of Contents
Kappa Delta Pi Record, Summer 2008

For the Record    152
by Joyce Lynn Garrett

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Reaching the Tough to Teach
Part IV: Judicious Review and Synergy  154
by Sylvia Rockwell
Making review engaging will not only prepare students for the next test, but also motivate students, improve their memory, and teach them the joy of mastery.

Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning 160
by Roberta Ross-Fisher
For teachers and administrators, action research is a user-friendly, practical approach to conducting research.

Sheltered Instruction: Best Practices for ELLs in the Mainstream         165
by Holly Hansen-Thomas
To provide all learners with the same high-quality, academically challenging content, educators must reach both native English speakers and those learning English as a second language.

DAP in ECE: RESPECT       170
by Erin Brumbaugh
Combine these developmentally appropriate practices to create an effective early childhood setting.

Teaching Big Ideas in Diverse Middle School Classrooms   176
by Greg Conderman and Val Bresnahan
With a focus on concepts and principles, teachers can lead students in diverse classrooms in the efficient and broad acquisition of knowledge.

Call for Manuscripts 146

In My View
Forging Collaborative Relationships to Meet the Demands of Inclusion         149
by Susan M. Cahill and Susan Mitra

Research Reports
Standing Up for Diversity: Lesbian Mothers’ Suggestions for Teachers         181
by Laura A. Bower

KDP Out Front
The Versatility of Leadership          184
by Amy Todd

KDP Educational Foundation
Roll of Honor      186

Book Reviews
Teaching the First Digital Generation          188
Reviewed by Shellie Hipsky

Leading Lesson Study            189
Reviewed by Yuko Iwai

Telling Stories
Lessons from an Influential Teacher in EDUC 100    190
by Sharon Gieselmann

Index
Kappa Delta Pi Record Volume 44  191