Inspiring Active Learning: A Handbook for Teachers
By Merrill Harmin.
Description
In this book Merrill Harmin Professor of Education at Southern Illinois University has gathered practical, commonsense strategies many teachers have successfully used to help students become active responsible learners. In general, these strategies are centered on mutual respect, not bossiness; collaboration, not isolation; commitment to learning, not fear of failure; and the dignity of all, not praise or rewards for a few. Harmin's approach is straightforward: he describes each strategy then provides examples of how it can be used by teachers, regardless of grade level or subject sp...
ISBN(s)
087120228X, 9780871202284