From one perspective, the focus of this book is on how knowledge of instruction as one component or thread in the teaching and learning process can assist in responding to that never-ending process to create meaningful and powerful learning environments. From another perspective this book is a personal reflection , it reflects our own evolution and current understanding about creating meaningful learning environments.
Includes articles that present different viewpoints on various aspects of AIDS, such as the seriousness of the problem, moral issues, prevention, and treatment. Includes critical thinking activities.
Discusses the way the brain functions as children read, arguing for a move away from standardized-test-based education toward the cultivation of creative thinking.
Contains 150 primary source Internet sites that can be used to create technologically advanced, resource-based instructional units in American and World History in grades 7-12.
A teacher's guide to integrate media literacy at all grade levels and all content areas, to teach critical thinking and engage students, including activities, teaching strategies, and lessons.
Presents teachers with a wide range of materials designed to help them create a positive learning environment and effective units that will encourage the development of their students' thinking skills.
"Offers a step-by-step guide for implementing a student-centered literature program that promotes critical thinking and literary understanding through the study of novels and other texts"--Back cover.
