| Edition |
Expanded 2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (x, 475 pages) : illustrations. |
| Series |
Gale virtual reference library |
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Gale virtual reference library.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 450-466) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
pt. I. Two keys for running an inspiring classroom. Clarity about what makes a classroom inspiring to students ; A four-step process to make a classroom more inspiring -- pt. II. Strategies for handling six fundamental teaching tasks. Creating lessons that inspire active learning ; Establishing a climate that inspires full participation ; Establishing a climate that inspires high cooperation ; Structuring class time efficiently ; Using small groups efficiently ; Preventing discipline problems from arising -- pt. III. Strategies for starting classes efficiently. Gathering the attention of students ; Handling completed homework ; Providing for a quick review of completed content -- pt. IV. Strategies for presenting new content. Motivating interest in new content ; Explaining and lecturing effectively ; Providing discovery-type experiences ; Using written material to present new content -- pt. V. Strategies for helping students master content. Helping students master content in a whole-class format ; Helping students master content in individual and small-group formats ; Using projects to help students master content ; Stimulating higher-level thinking ; Responding to student comments and using praise appropriately -- pt. VI. Strategies for ending classes efficiently. Helping students review and summarize a class ; Providing effective homework assignments -- pt. VII. Strategies for further advancing teacher effectiveness. Advancing students' learning skills ; Making learning more real and lasting for students ; Inspiring students to strive for excellence ; Advancing students' self-responsibility ; Advancing students' self-confidence ; Advancing students' maturity ; Advancing our own personal balance -- pt. VIII. Strategies for evaluating student learning. Handling students' written work ; Handling testing and grading ; Reporting students' progress -- pt. IX. Strategies for maintaining discipline. Handling routine misbehavior ; Handling serious and chronic misbehavior. |
| Summary |
A revised and greatly expanded 2nd edition featuring more than 250 research-based and teacher-tested strategies for solving teaching problems and transforming classrooms into communities of active, responsible learners. |
| Subject |
Teaching -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Motivation in education -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Active learning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Teaching.
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Motivation in education.
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Active learning.
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EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- General.
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Active learning. (OCoLC)fst00796275
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Motivation in education. (OCoLC)fst01027541
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Teaching. (OCoLC)fst01144565
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Motivation.
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Unterrichtserfolg.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| Added Author |
Toth, Melanie.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Harmin, Merrill. Inspiring active learning. Expanded 2nd ed. Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ©2006 1416601554 (DLC) 2006009539 (OCoLC)65201307 |
| ISBN |
9781416605164 (electronic bk.) |
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1416605169 (electronic bk.) |
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9781416605157 |
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1416605157 |
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