{"product_id":"fostering-learner-independence","title":"Fostering Learner Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Rick Wormeli, Columnist\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiddle Ground\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine, National Middle School Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearner independence = student success!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify practices that hinder independence as well as those that foster student self-sufficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage learners so they can contribute information about how and what they want to learn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote development of good work habits, self-motivation, resiliency, and peer-to-peer problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen students′ critical thinking and inquiry skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate differentiation and formative assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfused with research and real classroom experiences, this readable handbook helps educators develop students who can solve problems and learn independently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54260172947800,"sku":"9781412966078","price":40.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412966078_ada0fb78-9ae6-4620-aac0-da01a1d052ce.jpg?v=1777817739","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/fostering-learner-independence","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}