student-centered learning

The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the past, present, and possible future of the progressive education movement.

Provides guidance and tools, including lesson plans and work sheets, for using technology effectively in literature circles.

A guide to creating and facilitating literature circles in middle and high school classrooms that are designed to help students read actively, interpret and evaluate texts, ask questions, and lead discussion groups.

Contains tools and strategies to help elementary school teachers and administrators incorporate differentiated teaching in the classrooms with activities for Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. Includes a CD with forty-eight customizable files.

Discusses ways to lead, motivate, and engage young students in writing workshops to help develop critical thinking, make teaching more efficient, and encourage growth through peer response, with activities and teaching strategies.

Explores the fundamentals of learner-centered teaching for information literacy instructors in academic, public, and school library settings.

Presents a comprehensive guide for teachers, administrators, parents, and community members designed to help students develop their own educational philosophies, be prepared for college and for life, and be more effective learners.