The Active Classroom: Practical Strategies for Involving Students in the Learning Process

"Picture confident learners in joyful classrooms, and you′ll have a sense of what this book offers. Nash′s approach to creating student-centered classrooms is practical and accessible for both new and experienced teachers."
―Laura Lipton and Bruce Wellman, Codirectors
MiraVia LLC

"Nash′s passion for teaching is on every page. This is a handbook for both beginning and veteran teachers who want to invigorate their teaching, motivate their students, and have fun along the way."
―Kay Burke, Educational Consultant

Promote learning that is purposeful, engaging, reflective, and fun for everyone!

Experience and research show that students must be enthusiastic participants in the learning process if teachers want the classroom experience to result in deeper understanding and the building of new knowledge. This how-to guide for the classroom offers practical, brain-compatible, proven strategies for facilitating active learning. Veteran teacher and trainer Ron Nash shows you how to:

• Establish an interactive and safe environment for learning
• Nurture discussion and interdependent learning
• Manage movement in the classroom
• Teach to all learning modalities
• Incorporate music, visuals, storytelling, and technology
• Help students develop a positive work ethic

With a focus on kinesthetic techniques, interpersonal and classroom management skills, and relationship building, this reader-friendly book helps teachers engage students′ interest and activate their learning for an exciting classroom experience.

Consulting Description 

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Ron Nash is the author of the Corwin bestseller The Active Classroom (2008), along with The Active Teacher (2009), and The Active Mentor (2010). Nash’s professional career in education has included teaching social studies at the middle and high school levels. He also served as an instructional coordinator and organizational development specialist for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools for 13 years. In that capacity, Nash conducted workshops and seminars for thousands of teachers, administrators, substitute teachers, and teacher assistants. In 2007, he founded Ron Nash and Associates, Inc., a company dedicated to helping teachers shift students from passive observers to active participants.
 
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“I was blown away at the conference and can′t wait for the new school year to start so I can try all of the new ideas I received!”
―Audra Bounds, Teacher
Frederick County, VA

“This was the best workshop I have EVER attended!”
―Dawn Carter, Teacher
Augusta County, VA

"After teaching for 16 years, I was looking for inspiration and I found it. I′m excited to incorporate the innovative strategies Ron shared with me. The best part is the strategies are completely practical and doable."
―Joanne Jimney, Teacher
Chesapeake, VA

“Your three-hour presentation was fabulous! When teachers give a standing ovation, this is the kind of program that will impact their daily teaching repertoire. Yours is an in-service that impacts how teachers engage students.”
―Patsy Slaughter, Elementary Principal
Virginia Beach

"This day reminded me why I became and love being a teacher."
―Juli Weatherby, Teacher
Chesapeake, VA

“Attending Ron Nash’s workshop changed my whole style of teaching. The tools I gained have rekindled my love for teaching and my students’ love of learning.”
―Amber O’Malley, Second-Grade Teacher
Austin, TX

“As one of my colleagues stated about your professional development offering to us, “Now THAT’S what I’m talking about!”
― Linda Emerick, High School English Teacher
Wilmington, DE