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Teaching How to Learn in a What-to-Learn Culture
von Kathleen R. HopkinsPractical ideas for teaching students the skills they need toreally learn
This vital teachers' resource answers such questions as "Canintelligence be developed? Do teacher expectations shape studentlearning? How can I make learning 'stick' for my students?" Drawingfrom theory and research in learning, this book offers clear, practical guidance along with inspirational ideas to show howteachers can enable students to gain both the cognitive competenceand confidence needed to succeed academically.
* Offers techniques for students to develop their reading, writing, and math abilities
* Provides suggestions for helping students build perseveranceand diligent work habits
* Helps cultivate students' reasoning skills for problemsolving
* Includes ideas for teachers to improve their students' verbaland written skills
The book applies to any and all learners, including specialneeds students, and is richly illustrated with stories, activities, and examples from across the curricula.
This vital teachers' resource answers such questions as "Canintelligence be developed? Do teacher expectations shape studentlearning? How can I make learning 'stick' for my students?" Drawingfrom theory and research in learning, this book offers clear, practical guidance along with inspirational ideas to show howteachers can enable students to gain both the cognitive competenceand confidence needed to succeed academically.
* Offers techniques for students to develop their reading, writing, and math abilities
* Provides suggestions for helping students build perseveranceand diligent work habits
* Helps cultivate students' reasoning skills for problemsolving
* Includes ideas for teachers to improve their students' verbaland written skills
The book applies to any and all learners, including specialneeds students, and is richly illustrated with stories, activities, and examples from across the curricula.