Fostering Learner Independence

An Essential Guide for K-6 Educators

By: Roxann Rose-Duckworth, Karin Ramer

Write A Review

eText | 10 November 2008 | Edition Number 1

Sorry, we are not able to source the ebook you are looking for right now.

We did a search for other ebooks with a similar title, however there were no matches. You can try selecting from a similar category, click on the author's name, or use the search box above to find your ebook.

"This one will be dog-eared, highlighted intensely, and readily accessible on the corner of my desk. However, in the spirit of this book's call for independent thinking, don't take my word for it. Read and judge for yourself. You won't be disappointed." —Rick Wormeli, Columnist Middle Ground Magazine, National Middle School Association Learner independence = student success! While every teacher'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. 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: Identify practices that hinder independence as well as those that foster student self-sufficiency Engage learners so they can contribute information about how and what they want to learn Promote development of good work habits, self-motivation, resiliency, and peer-to-peer problem solving Strengthen students' critical thinking and inquiry skills Incorporate differentiation and formative assessments Infused with research and real classroom experiences, this readable handbook helps educators develop students who can solve problems and learn independently.