Learner-Centered Classroom Practices and Assessments: Maximizing Student Motivation, Learning, and Achievement
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (782 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1412926912 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Using core principles of educational psychology, this teacher-friendly guide features instructional strategies, assessment tools, and interactive training exercises that support student growth, development, and achievement.
"This book offers practical suggestions for how to create a learner-centered environment, which I believe teachers want to dothey just need to know how!" (Judi Elman, English Teacher)"I loved the connections that were made between the suggested practices to improve teaching and real life uses of those practices!" (Brigitte Tennis, Head Teacher)"This is one of the most well-written books on educational theory that I have read, because it goes to the heart of teachingthe students." (Betty Brandenburg Yundt, Fifth Grade Teacher)"Well-organized, it practices what it preaches. The evidence for learner-based principles and techniques provides credibility to the concepts." (Ellen Carlton Herbert, Teacher 2006-05-08) . The authors used varied techniques to build the readers' understanding of learner-centered concepts, techniques, and advocacy
Rochelle said GREAT BOOK FOR EDUCATORS. Great book for educators everywhere who are interested in creating a learner-centered classroom.
These surveys have been validated with over 35,000 students and their teachers in Grades K-3, 4-8, 9-12, and college level. Her interest in language and cognitive development led her to graduate studies, which culminated in a PhD in language development and disorders and learning disabilities. Her research and teaching focused on identifying and describing students’ learning strengths and abilities, and on translating that information into instructional strategies designed to support st