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"A superb book that does exactly what it promises: takes the reader from theory to practice. Rich with clear prose, strong research, and thoughtful reflection, this useful tool is for teachers who want to engage students more deeply with each other, the content, and the world—all for the sake of real learning."
—Parker J. Palmer
Author, The Courage to Teach

Facilitate the growth of successful learning communities—both in the classroom and schoolwide!

Teachers at every level face the challenge of finding a balance between learner-centered philosophies and day-to-day classroom life. Aligned with progressive educational thought, this book shows teachers how to make the jump from theory to practice and cultivate learning communities in the classroom and in their schools.

The authors help both new and experienced educators engage in a fundamental shift in their teaching approach: from behaviorism to constructivism; from following recipes to understanding the learning process; from standardized, age-based expectations to using standards for individualizing expectations and instruction; and from coercing obedience to facilitating students′ authority and autonomy. Readers will find examples illustrating learner-centered strategies in action, information about how to work more effectively with students with special needs, and methods for:

  • Organizing the classroom
  • Planning instruction for individuals, small groups, or an entire class
  • Building students′ responsibility for their own learning
  • Observing, assessing, and reporting student growth

Practical and accessible, Cultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom is an essential companion for teachers who want to empower and motivate students for lifelong learning.



Table of Contents:
Preface Time to Learn Fighting for Hope Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction: Progressivism and Traditionalism—A Continuum of Educational Thought 1. 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 2. Classroom Organization Finding You in Your Classroom From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Organizing a Learner-Centered Classroom 3. Observing and Assessing What Students Know and Can Do Understanding Terminology Assumption #1: You Can’t Teach Someone You Don’t Know Assumption #2: You Will Assess What You Value Assumption #3: You Will Never Finish Learning How to Assess Students’ Knowledge From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Assessing What Students Know and Can Do 4. Planning Instruction From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Planning Instruction 5. 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 6. Facilitating Community Development With Parents From Theory to Practice: Strategies for Facilitating Community Development With Parents 7. 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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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781452294575
  • Publisher: Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
  • Publisher Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: From Theory to Practice
  • ISBN-10: 1452294577
  • Publisher Date: 06 Dec 2007
  • Binding: Digital download and online
  • No of Pages: 216


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