Fostering Learner Independence: A Guide for K-6 Educators, (Paperback)

<p><i>"This one will be dog-eared, highlighted intensely, and readily accessible on the corner of my desk. However, in the spirit of this book&amp;#8242;s call for independent thinking, don&amp;#8242;t take my word for it. Read and judge for yourself. You won&amp;#8242;t be disappointed."</i><br>--Rick Wormeli, Columnist<br><i>Middle Ground</i> Magazine, National Middle School Association</p><p><b><i>Learner independence = student success!</i></b><br><br>While every teacher&amp;#8242;s goal is to help students become independent thinkers, determining exactly how to lead students toward self-sufficiency can be a challenge. This straightforward resource invites teachers to reflect on their philosophy of teaching and learning, and helps identify the key ingredients for creating a classroom that promotes student success and independence. </p><p>Teachers will discover how to build on student strengths and interests and provide authentic learning experiences. The book includes checklists, examples, and tips, and shows readers how to: </p><ul><li>Identify practices that hinder independence as well as those that foster student self-sufficiency</li><li>Engage learners so they can contribute information about how and what they want to learn</li><li>Promote development of good work habits, self-motivation, resiliency, and peer-to-peer problem solving</li><li>Strengthen students&amp;#8242; critical thinking and inquiry skills</li><li>Incorporate differentiation and formative assessments</li></ul><p>Infused with research and real classroom experiences, this readable handbook helps educators develop students who can solve problems and learn independently.</p>

• Fostering Learner Independence: A Guide for K-6 Educators, (Paperback)
• Author: Corwin Publishers
• ISBN: 9781412966078
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2008-11-01
• Page Count: 240