Description |
1 online resource |
Series |
NU Curriculum
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Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1 -- Learner Independence -- Defining Learner Independence -- Learner Independence Encourages Self-Esteem -- Independent Learning: A Habit of Mind -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms -- Chapter 2 -- Structuring for Learner Independence -- Controlling Versus Structuring for Learning -- Fostering Independence Through Student Thinking -- Interdependence Encourages Independence -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect |
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A Visit to Our ClassroomsChapter 3 -- Teaching That Promotes Independence -- Implicit and Explicit Teaching -- Constructivist Education -- Supporting Students: The Zone of Proximal Development -- Problem-Based Instruction -- Gradually Releasing Responsibility -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms -- Chapter 4 -- Expectations and Communication That Support Independence -- Benefits of a Well-Managed Classroom -- Setting Expectations -- Communicating With Students -- Language of the Classroom -- Peer Communication -- Conclusion |
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A Time to ReflectA Visit to Our Classrooms -- Chapter 5 -- Aligning Understandings and the Environment for Independence -- Benefits of a Well-Planned Environment -- An Environment That Mirrors a Teacher�s Understandings -- Analyzing the Physical Environment -- Role of the Teacher -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms -- Chapter 6 -- Setting up for Independence -- Arranging the Physical Environment -- Whole Group -- Small Group -- Student Seating -- Student Seating: The Freedom to Choose -- The Teacher�s Desk |
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Learning Centers, Materials, Supplies, and ResourcesWall Space -- A Final Touch -- Routines and Procedures -- Change over Time -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms -- Chapter 7 -- Assessment That Fosters Independence -- A Comparison of Assessments -- The Link Between Rubrics and Independence -- Assessment That Encourages Independence and Creativity -- Assessing with Purpose -- Reflect on Your Use of Rubrics -- The Benefits of Assessment for Learning -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms |
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Chapter 8 -- Evaluation and Analysis That Develops IndependenceSupporting Students Through Evaluation -- Using Evaluation in Planning -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms -- Chapter 9 -- Information That Fosters Learner Independence -- Observations as Assessment -- Conversations as Assessment -- Feedback: Descriptive and Evaluative -- Feedback That Informs Instruction -- Analyzing Student Work for Evidence of Instruction -- Analyzing with Others -- Conclusion -- A Time to Reflect -- A Visit to Our Classrooms |
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""Chapter 10 -- Planning to Support Independence"" |
Summary |
This book helps teachers reflect on practices that help students develop self-sufficiency, good work habits, self-motivation, resiliency, and critical thinking skills so they can learn independently |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 12, 2015) |
Subject |
Active learning.
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Elementary school teaching.
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Motivation in education.
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EDUCATION -- Elementary.
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Active learning
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Elementary school teaching
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Motivation in education
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Ramer, Karin, author
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Ritchhart, Ron, writer of foreword
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LC no. |
2008022904 |
ISBN |
9781452298702 |
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145229870X |
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141296606X |
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9781412966061 |
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1412966078 |
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9781412966078 |
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