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Teaching How to Learn in a What-to-Learn Culture
About this book
Practical ideas for teaching students the skills they need to really learn
This vital teachers' resource answers such questions as "Can intelligence be developed? Do teacher expectations shape student learning? How can I make learning 'stick' for my students?" Drawing from theory and research in learning, this book offers clear, practical guidance along with inspirational ideas to show how teachers can enable students to gain both the cognitive competence and confidence needed to succeed academically.
- Offers techniques for students to develop their reading, writing, and math abilities
- Provides suggestions for helping students build perseverance and diligent work habits
- Helps cultivate students' reasoning skills for problem solving
- Includes ideas for teachers to improve their students' verbal and written skills
The book applies to any and all learners, including special needs students, and is richly illustrated with stories, activities, and examples from across the curricula.
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Yes, you can access Teaching How to Learn in a What-to-Learn Culture by Kathleen R. Hopkins in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Education Teaching Methods. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- Dedication
- ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
- Foreword
- Introduction
- CHAPTER ONE - THE INTELLIGENCE DILEMMA
- CHAPTER TWO - A WAY OUT OF THE PRESSURE COOKER
- CHAPTER THREE - WHAT EVERY TEACHER NEEDS
- CHAPTER FOUR - THE BIG PICTURE
- CHAPTER FIVE - SETTING STUDENTS FREE
- CHAPTER SIX - THE POWER OF ORAL LANGUAGE
- CHAPTER SEVEN - MOVING BEYOND MEMORIZATION
- CHAPTER EIGHT - THOSE INNER VOICES
- CHAPTER NINE - POTENTIAL OR PROPENSITY?
- CHAPTER TEN - REDISCOVERING THE JOY
- REFERENCES
- INDEX