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Author Barker, Joli, author.

Title The fearless classroom : a practical guide to experiential learning environments / Joli Barker
Published New York : Routledge, 2015

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Description 1 online resource
Series An eye on education book
Eye on Education book
Contents 1. Defining fearlessness -- 2. Creating fearless learning environments -- 3. Fearless planning and lesson design -- 4. Fearless grading -- 5. Fearless assessing of skills -- 6. Setting fearless goals -- 7. Guide to fearless activities -- 8. Fearless parent relations -- 9. Fearless gaming in the classroom -- 10. Globalizing your classroom with fearless project-based learning
Summary "Students learn better when they aren't afraid to take risks and make mistakes. In this book, teacher and popular blogger Joli Barker shows you how to make K-8 students fearless in the classroom so they can engage in deeper learning. You'll discover how to abandon the notion of the teacher as the primary source of information, and instead create a classroom environment in which students can explore problems, test theories, and play games through curiosity, imagination, adaptability, and a passion for learning. Find out how to -- Create fearless learning environments;Engage in fearless planning and lesson design;Use fearless grading and assessments;Teach fearless gamification;Develop fearless parent relations; andGet students to ask fearless questions. Throughout the book, you'll find suggested activities for science, social studies, language arts, and math, as well as tools such as rubrics to assist you on your journey"-- Provided by publisher
"Students learn better when they aren't afraid to take risks and make mistakes. In this book, teacher and popular blogger Joli Barker shows you how to make students fearless in the classroom so they can engage in deeper learning. You'll discover how to abandon the notion of the teacher as a safety net and clarifier of information, and instead create a classroom environment in which students can explore problems, test theories, and play games. The book is filled with practical examples, lesson plans, and rubrics for grades K-6"-- Provided by publisher
Notes Vendor-supplied metadata
Subject Teaching.
Learning, Psychology of.
Classroom environment.
EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
Classroom environment
Learning, Psychology of
Teaching
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781317622819
1317622812
9781315754000
1315754002