Cultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom : From Theory to Practice

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ISBN: 9781412949965 | 1412949963
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/6/2007

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Drawing from progressive educational thought, this guide helps teachers translate theory into classroom practice in seven crucial areas, including developing communities of learners, planning instruction, and more.

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Preface
Time to Learn
Fighting for Hope
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction: Progressivism and Traditionalism-A Continuum of Educational Thought
Facilitating Community Development in the Classroom
The Teacher's Essential Attributes: Confidence and Humility, Compassion and Faith
The Basis of the Teacher-Student Relationship: Motivation or Coercion?
Who Decides Who Belongs? A Note on Inclusive Education
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Facilitating Relationship and Community
Classroom Organization
Finding You in Your Classroom
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Organizing a Learner-Centered Classroom
Observing and Assessing What Students Know and Can Do
Understanding Terminology
You Can't Teach Someone You Don't Know
You Will Assess What You Value
You Will Never Finish Learning How to Assess Students' Knowledge
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Assessing What Students Know and Can Do
Planning Instruction
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Planning Instruction
Evaluating and Reporting Student Growth
Common Assumptions About Grades
A Brief History of Grading
Evaluation as Grading: Critiquing Traditional Purposes of Letter Grades
Learner-Centered Evaluation: Reframing the Purpose of Grading
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress
Facilitating Community Development With Parents
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Facilitating Community Development With Parents
Holding On: Leading With Heart
On Becoming a "Real" Leader
Democratic Faith: The Final, Essential Component of Leadership
From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Holding On and Leading With Heart
References
Index
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