Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success
Language: English
Published by Skyhorse Publishing August 2015, 2015
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- Title
- Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success
- Author
- Robert J. Sternberg, Elena Grigorenko, Linda Jarvin
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing August 2015
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1632205734
- ISBN 13
- 9781632205735
- Seller catalogs
- Education
Students with strong higher-order thinking skills are more likely to become successful, lifelong learners. Based on extensive, collaborative research by leading authorities in the field, this book shows how to implement teaching and learning strategies that nurture intelligence, creativity, and wisdom.
This practical teaching manual offers an overview of the WICS model—Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, Synthesized—which helps teachers foster students' capacities for effective learning and problem solving. Teachers will find examples for language arts, history, mathematics, and science in Grades K–12, as well as:
Hands-on strategies for enhancing students' memory, analytical, creative, and practical skills
Guidelines on teaching and assessing for successful intelligence
Details on how to apply the model in the classroom
Teacher reflection sections, suggested readings, and sample planning checklists
Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success is ideal for educators seeking to broaden their teaching repertoire as they expand the skills and abilities of students at all levels.
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About the Author
Robert J. Sternberg is currently Provost and Senior Vice President at Oklahoma State University as well as Regents Professor of Psychology and Education and George Kaiser Family Foundation Professor of Ethical Leadership. Before that, he was Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, where he was also professor of psychology and education. Prior to that, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education and Professor of Management at Yale University. Sternberg received his Ph.D. from Stanford and is the recipient of 13 honorary doctorates. In addition, he has won more than two dozen awards for his work. He is a former president of the American Psychological Association and is currently president of the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Scienes. He is the author of roughly 1,500 books, articles, and book chapters.
Elena Grigorenko is associate professor of child studies and psychology at Yale University and associate professor of psychology at Moscow State University. Grigorenko has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books. She has received many professional awards, and her research has been funded by various federal and private organizations. Grigorenko has worked with children from around the world, including those living in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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