Teaching How to Learn in a What-to-Learn Culture
Kathleen R. Hopkins(auth.)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.Content:
Chapter 1 The Intelligence Dilemma (pages 1–19):
Chapter 2 A Way Out of the Pressure Cooker (pages 21–35):
Chapter 3 What Every Teacher Needs (pages 37–49):
Chapter 4 The Big Picture (pages 51–65):
Chapter 5 Setting Students Free (pages 67–80):
Chapter 6 The Power of Oral Language (pages 81–94):
Chapter 7 Moving Beyond Memorization (pages 95–109):
Chapter 8 Those Inner Voices (pages 111–123):
Chapter 9 Potential or Propensity? (pages 125–137):
Chapter 10 Rediscovering the Joy (pages 139–150):