learning

A guide to designing curriculum units based on the basic concepts and elements of Understanding by Design (UbD) that includes discussion and explanation of key ideas, guiding exercises, worksheets, design tips, examples, review criteria, and a list of resources.

Offers practical classroom applications of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, based upon the premise that students must have opportunities for the creative exploration of their individual interests and talents while also learning valued skills and concepts through multimodal means.

Explains techniques for developing a positive attitude and for visualizing success in such phases of life as sports, the classroom, public speaking, weight control, and social situations.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Describes a variety of instructional strategies for use in kindergarten through twelfth-grade classrooms, appropriate for teaching any subject; grouped in nine categories, with exercises, assessment rubrics, worksheets, masters, and other materials.

Provides resources to educators in developing curriculum and assessments and includes templates for designing a unit or course, criteria for reviewing curricular designs, workshop activities, and graphic organizers.

Describes each of the eight intelligences by which people learn, and offers advice to teachers on how to appeal to the eight intelligences in order to help students move beyond memorization to a real understanding of facts and concepts and their application outside the classroom.