{"product_id":"cultivating-the-learner-centered-classroom-1","title":"Cultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A superb book that does exactly what it promises: takes the reader from theory to practice. Rich with clear prose, strong research, and thoughtful reflection, this useful tool is for teachers who want to engage students more deeply with each other, the content, and the world—all for the sake of real learning.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Parker J. Palmer\u003cbr\u003eAuthor, \u003ci\u003eThe Courage to Teach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacilitate the growth of successful learning communities—both in the classroom and schoolwide!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers at every level face the challenge of finding a balance between learner-centered philosophies and day-to-day classroom life. Aligned with progressive educational thought, this book shows teachers how to make the jump from theory to practice and cultivate learning communities in the classroom and in their schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors help both new and experienced educators engage in a fundamental shift in their teaching approach: from behaviorism to constructivism; from following recipes to understanding the learning process; from standardized, age-based expectations to using standards for individualizing expectations and instruction; and from coercing obedience to facilitating students′ authority and autonomy. Readers will find examples illustrating learner-centered strategies in action, information about how to work more effectively with students with special needs, and methods for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganizing the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning instruction for individuals, small groups, or an entire class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding students′ responsibility for their own learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserving, assessing, and reporting student growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical and accessible, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis an essential companion for teachers who want to empower and motivate students for lifelong learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259973357912,"sku":"9781412949965","price":74.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412949965.jpg?v=1777817730","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/cultivating-the-learner-centered-classroom-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}