50 Quick Ways To Create Independent Learners

Author : Mike Gershon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530907594

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50 Quick Ways to Create Independent Learners by Mike Gershon Pdf

How do we create independent learners? What can we do to help our students think for themselves, make good decisions and work off their own initiative? In this book, bestselling author and trainer Mike Gershon brings together 50 strategies, activities and techniques you can use to help all the students you teach think, learn and act independently. These practical, classroom-ready ideas can be used across the curriculum and with different age groups. Each one presents you with a different way to build the confidence and learning power of your students. Throughout, the emphasis is firmly focused on finding ways to give students agency, so they can see that they have the means to take control of their own learning - and to learn more as a result. This book is a must-buy for any teacher who wants to help their students develop as learners. It gives you tools, techniques and ideas that you can instantly build into your practice, helping you to tweak, develop and change the way you work, all with the ultimate goal of making your learners more independent. To find out more about Mike;s work, his other books and his free resources, visit mikegershon.com

Author : Mike Gershon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530909457

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50 Quick Ways to Support Less-Able Learners by Mike Gershon Pdf

How do we support the less-able learners we work with? What can we do to help them bridge the gap, developing better knowledge and understanding and making excellent progress as a result? And how can we make sure we differentiate effectively, so as to meet the needs of these learners in every lesson we teach? In this book, bestselling author and trainer Mike Gershon presents 50 classroom-ready strategies, activities and techniques you can use to give your less-able learners the best learning experience possible. Every idea can be applied across the age groups and the curriculum. Each entry is carefully explained and the book is packed with illustrative examples. In short, there's everything here you need to support your less-able learners and to help them grow, develop and thrive in your lessons. All of which makes this a must-read book for any teacher who wants to go that bit further in supporting their less-able learners. With fifty different ideas at your fingertips, you'll have a ready-made toolkit to use in your planning, teaching and assessment, ensuring you're fully equipped to do the very best possible for every student you teach. To find out more about Mike's books, training and free resources, visit mikegershon.com.

Author : Jeni Wilson,Kath Murdoch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education, Elementary
ISBN : 9780415486996

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Learning for Themselves by Jeni Wilson,Kath Murdoch Pdf

Learning for Themselves: pathways to independence in the classroom offers teachers a repertoire of effective strategies and frameworks to nurture independent learning.

Author : Patricia Pavelka
Publisher : Staff Development for Educators
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1884548245

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Create Independent Learners by Patricia Pavelka Pdf

Noting that teachers' ultimate goal for their students is that they begin to apply strategies on their own and learn how to be independent, strategic, successful learners, this book presents numerous activities, strategies, and ideas to help students of all learning abilities in grades 1 through 5 become independent learners. The guide was designed to help teachers deliver their curriculum, rather than adding to it, and it is divided into four parts: (1) "Foundations" covers classroom routines, methods of organization, and knowing what motivates and interests students; (2) "Strategies and Activities for Language Arts" provides a repertoire of ideas and suggestions to help students in the language arts area, including using the three cueing systems, spelling and decoding, pattern words, sight words, and writing; (3) "Strategies and Activities across the Curriculum" focuses on five specific activities and strategies to help students become independent, strategic, successful learners across the curriculum (flipbooks, highlighting tape, webs, scripts, and graphic organizers and structured overviews) and shows how to manage and apply these ideas within the contexts of diverse classrooms; and (4) "Home/School Connection" provides specific ideas and activities that parents can do at home with children when they are facing difficult tasks, information on how to set up parent workshops and informational meetings, and reproducible parent letters. Throughout the guide, sections titled "A Closer Look: A Real Life Classroom Example" illustrate a strategy or idea being applied in a real classroom. (EV)

Author : Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781553790860

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Creating Independent Student Learners by Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton Pdf

A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades N-3 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N-9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set. This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles.Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include:- Expanding one-word responses from students;- Helping students find the spelling of words without asking the teacher; and- Helping students to look more positively at their artwork.

Author : Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781553792437

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Creating Independent Student Learners, 4-6 by Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton Pdf

A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades 4–6 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N–9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set. This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles. Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include: • Questions to help students deepen their understanding; • Finding time to help students reflect on their work; • Strategy charts to help students be independent; and • Conversations in art to help students improve their work.

Author : Richard Lindo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1475068417

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Thinking Skills by Richard Lindo Pdf

Author : Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781553792420

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Creating Independent Student Learners, N-3 by Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton Pdf

Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades N-3 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N-9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set.This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles.Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include:expanding one-word responses from students helping students find the spelling of words without asking the teacher helping students to look more positively at their artwork

Author : Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781553792444

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Creating Independent Student Learners, 7-9 by Pauline Clarke,Thompson Owens,Ruth Sutton Pdf

A Practical Guide to Assessment for Learning: Grades 7–9 is one book in the Creating Independent Student Learners set. The set includes guides for N–9 teachers and school leaders. The books can be used individually or as a set. This resource offers practical ways to help students become independent learners through 'assessment for learning.' The book is organized around an eight-step framework for good assessment. The authors include a detailed explanation of each step, recommendations for getting started, and teachers' anecdotes of their experiences using the steps. The book includes rubrics, working charts, thoughtful essays, and reproducibles. Practical learning approaches for each grade level are provided. These include: • Unit examples from social studies, science, math, phys. ed., and special education classes. • Designing units which transfer more responsibility to students. • Improving student performance on tests and assignments.

Author : Kath Murdoch,Jeni Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136609688

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Learning for Themselves by Kath Murdoch,Jeni Wilson Pdf

In a world of rapidly changing knowledge which requires new and transferable skills, classrooms are increasingly being viewed as places where pupils learn how to learn. In order to help pupils develop new skills, teachers must encourage them to work independently and manage themselves as learners. Learning for Themselves offers teachers a repertoire of effective strategies and frameworks to nurture independent learning. The chapters are organised into four broad areas: learning preferences thinking inquiry personal challenges. Each section includes learning tasks covering commonly addressed topics in primary school curriculums, with each task designed to be adapted by students and teachers to suit particular interests and a range of teaching and learning goals. Photocopiable learning proformas for each task, and additional proforma resources are included to assist teachers and pupils when planning, managing, monitoring and keeping records associated with independent learning. Saving valuable planning time for teachers, this book offers a creative and effective way to encourage pupil's independence and will appeal to all teachers who aim to equip their pupils with transferable skills.

Author : Mike Gershon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530907071

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50 Quick Ways to Stretch and Challenge More-Able Students by Mike Gershon Pdf

How can we best stretch and challenge the thinking of our most-able students? What can we do to support those learners who are working at a level beyond their peers? As teachers, we know this is an important issue. After all, we are responsible for ensuring every student makes great progress. And that means finding ways to stretch and challenge the most-able, pushing their thinking beyond the boundaries of the main lesson. In this book, bestselling author and trainer Mike Gershon brings together 50 strategies, activities and techniques you can use to solve this problem. Applicable across age groups and across the curriculum, the practical, classroom-ready ideas will help you to stretch and challenge your more-able students in every lesson you teach. This book is a must-read for any teacher who wants to do that bit more for their most able students. It gives you the starting point for ensuring your lessons are effectively differentiated at the top end. And for making sure your more-able students stay motivated, engaged and enthused by your teaching. To find out more about Mike's books, training and free resources, visit mikegershon.com.

Author : Nina Parrish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 1952812437

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The Independent Learner by Nina Parrish Pdf

Teach students how to self-regulate with research-affirmed, teacher-tested strategies. Perfect for teachers in any grade level or content area, this book will give you the tools you need to equip students with metacognitive skills and the ability to take ownership of their learning. Support students as they learn how to build intrinsic motivation, emotional literacy, and problem solving skills--all essential for future success. K-12 teachers will use this problem solving model to: Learn the benefits and components of self-regulated learning Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by providing authentic, challenging learning experiences Discover numerous research-based strategies and activities that can be used across grade levels and subject areas Create an engaging classroom culture that promotes student agency in education Receive reproducible tools and educational templates you can use to maximize student learning Contents: Introduction: Why It's Important to Develop Self-Regulated Learners Chapter 1: Metacognition Chapter 2: Mindsets and Motivation Chapter 3: Emotional Regulation and Behavior Chapter 4: Planning, Prioritizing, Organizing, and Time Management Chapter 5: Remembering, Understanding, and Applying Chapter 6: Critical Analysis, Evaluation, and Creative Thinking Conclusion References and Resources Index

Author : Rhoda Koenig
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416610854

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Learning for Keeps by Rhoda Koenig Pdf

A practical guide for teachers to help them develop thinking skills and build the strategies that empower students to boost their own learning.

Author : Bill Meyer,Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Independent study
ISBN : 184775239X

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Independent Learning by Bill Meyer,Great Britain. Department for Children, Schools and Families Pdf

Author : Jennifer Jump
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781087642284

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50 Strategies for Your Virtual Classroom by Jennifer Jump Pdf

Virtual teaching may seem scary, but it does not have to be! Tackle the upcoming school year with confidence and skill by using the insightful material found in 50 Strategies for Your Virtual Classroom. This resource will ease the stress of teaching in distance learning environments by providing a broad range of topics such as building community and engaging students to teaching young readers and English learners. It also provides tips for different learning environments, such as independent and hybrid learning, and includes an annotated list of useful applications and websites as well as student work pages inspired by the strategies.