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Cultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom From Theory to Practice [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Education)
  • Author:  Tollefson, Kaia A., Osborn, Monica K.
  • Author:  Tollefson, Kaia A., Osborn, Monica K.
  • ISBN-10:  1412949971
  • ISBN-10:  1412949971
  • ISBN-13:  9781412949972
  • ISBN-13:  9781412949972
  • Publisher:  Corwin
  • Publisher:  Corwin
  • Pages:  216
  • Pages:  216
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2007
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2007
  • SKU:  1412949971-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  1412949971-11-MPOD
  • Item ID: 101659139
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Drawing from progressive educational thought, this guide helps teachers translate theory into classroom practice in seven crucial areas, including developing communities of learners, planning instruction, and more.Drawing from progressive educational thought, this guide helps teachers translate theory into classroom practice in seven crucial areas, including developing communities of learners, planning instruction, and more. Acknowledges and nourishes the teacher's ability to help children take control of their lives. This book is both inspirational and practical, helping teachers take charge in their classrooms and guide their students in becoming independent and responsible.
Provides a readable, practical how-to manual for educators who truly want to put the needs and hopes of students at the center of their craft. By providing specific examples of strategies for community building, classroom management, lesson design, and working with parents, this book bridges the chasm between theory and the day-to-day realities of teachers and administrators. This book is an invitation for educators at all levels of instruction to reevaluate what teaching and learning truly mean. In the midst of instructional collaboration with colleagues, both entry-level teachers and veterans will be impacted by the encouragement Tollefson and Osborn offer?for building and improving our educational systems. Tollefson and Osborn demystify the concept of a 'learner-centered classroom' with their rich, practical examples and time-tested strategies. A?true resource for new teachers or those seeking clarity, this guide tackles the many aspects of progressive education in a realistic and straightforward manner. A superb book that does exactly what it promises: takes the reader from theory to practice. Rich with clear prose, strong research, and thoughtful reflection, this useful tool is folC�