Classroom Routines for Real Learning: Student-Centered Activities that Empower and Engage - Softcover

Harper, Jennifer; O'Brien, Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551382970 ISBN 13: 9781551382975

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

Whether it’s walking in line through the hall, or answering “present” during role call, routines provide the groundwork for a learning environment that nourishes student-driven learning. Simple, structured routines can help maximize learning by providing stability, consistency, and time management skills, for both teachers and students. This thoughtful book shows how to use flexible, well-structured routines to build classroom community, foster independent work, differentiate lessons, increase student engagement, and encourage collaboration. It is the ideal resource to help teachers devote every minute in the school day to effective learning.

About this title

About the Author

Jennifer Harper is passionate about teaching and learning. She is a teacher at Upper Canada College and has more than 15 years of experience teaching at the Primary, Junior, and Intermediate grade levels in both public and private schools. With a degree in English and Theatre and a Masters in Curriculum, Jennifer is constantly experimenting with a variety of strategies to engage students and help them succeed. Jennifer currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Kathryn O’Brien has taught grades 3–6 in Ontario’s public schools, abroad, and in private schools. She currently works as Primary Art teacher at Upper Canada College. With a Masters in Curriculum and an insatiable curiosity about what makes learning fun, she never stops looking for ways to capture the learning spark and bring it into her teaching practice. Kathryn currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1551382970
• ISBN 13: 9781551382975
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160