'Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately.'—Jon Potter, English and Drama TeacherCamden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME'This book provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications.'—Jamie Jahnig, English TeacherCheyenne Central High School, WYPromote engaging and energizing learning experiences with a student-centered approach to literacy.Lessons come alive, students participate with keen interest, and productive learning experiences occur when teachers use authentic student-centered strategies in their reading and language arts classrooms and give students a real voice in their academic growth. In this unique resource, Karrell Hickman presents creative ways to make literacy instruction exciting and relevant, and outlines techniques for inspiring student motivation, exploration, and teamwork.In addition to four fully developed long-term research projects that encourage student-centered learning while meeting NCTE and IRA standards, this practical text also offers:Guidelines for using the student-centered approach with readings and assignments Strategies for guiding students in effective project development, rubric scoring, self-monitoring, and self-evaluationTime management strategies and resource lists for each projectStudent samples and Quick Tip sectionsEliminate the guesswork and let this user-friendly resource expertly guide you and your students on a rich journey of collaborative learning.

Hickman, Karrell

Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press

SAGE Publications, Incorporated

United States, United States of America

Thousand Oaks, Calif, California, 2007

New Ed edition, April 18, 2007

cut off text on front cover

Includes bibliographical references and index.

xvi, 151 p. : 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147) and index
Ch. 1. Working toward a student-centered classroom -- Ch. 2. How to create a project -- Ch. 3. Standards, SCANS, and high-stakes testing -- Ch. 4. Adopt a poet -- Ch. 5. Project monster -- Ch. 6. "I was friends with ..." -- Ch. 7. Tracing the protest movement in America through song : a scavenger hunt -- Ch. 8. Case studies -- App. A. Project design -- App. B. Adopt a poet -- App. C. Project monster -- App. D. "I was friends with ..." -- App. E. Tracing the protest movement in America through song : a scavenger hunt

Hickman isolates behaviours teachers and students can practice in order to move beyond their traditional roles in the classroom to promote an engaged and energised learning environment. She presents four long-term research projects that are designed to encourage student-centred learning

Meets NCTE and IRA standards, offers guidelines for using the student-centered approach to literacy instruction, and presents four long-term research projects that encourage teamwork and creativity.

2024-07-01