Middle School Motivators! 22 Interactive Learning Structures

Responsive Classroom

ISBN 10: 1892989824 / ISBN 13: 9781892989826

Published by Center for Responsive Schools, Inc., Turners Falls, MA., 2016

About this Item

Spiral bound quarto, 68 pp. Learning structures for pairs, small groups, whole class, etc. Paper card covers, near fine cond. No markings or underlinings. Not ex-lib.

Seller Inventory # 013267

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Middle School Motivators! 22 Interactive Learning Structures
• Publisher: Center for Responsive Schools, Inc., Turners Falls, MA.
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892989824
• ISBN 13: 9781892989826
• Binding: Spiral Bound
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Issued Without Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

These tried-and-true learning structures encourage all students to do their best learning, stay fully engaged, and work with one another in dynamic, purposeful, and respectful ways. Discover how to meet the developmental needs of young adolescents for physical movement and socializing with peers while helping students meet lesson objectives in any content area. Samples of learning structures include:Consensus Mapping: Small groups of students work together to identify and reach agreement on the mail ideas; Debate Duos: Pairs of students learn to respectfully debate both sides of an issue and consider multiple perspectives; Jigsaws: Small groups of students explore content in greater depth and then share their new knowledge with others Book features:Step-by-step instructions for every structure; Brief descriptions of each structure in action; Examples of learning goals for each structure; Variations and reproducible handouts for many structures; A quick guide so you can easily find the right structure for your lesson

About the Author

Responsive Classroom is a research-based approach to K-8 teaching that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional skills. We believe that a high-quality education for every child is built on the foundation of a safe and joyful learning community. We provide professional development for elementary and middle schools worldwide.

Center for Responsive Schools, Inc., a not-for-profit educational organization in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, is the developer of the Responsive Classroom approach.