Paige Jaeger, Mary Boyd Ratzer

Think Tank Library (eBook, ePUB)

Brain-Based Learning Plans for New Standards, Grades K-5

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Transform your library into a "think tank" by helping teachers create an active learning environment in which students question, investigate, synthesize, conclude, and present information based on Common Core standards. The rigors of today's mandated academic standards can repurpose your library's role as a steward of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) at your school. This guide will help you help teachers present exciting, field-tested lessons for elementary grades K through 5, addressing developmental steps and individual differences in key competencies in the CCSS. Authors and educators Mary Ratzer and Paige Jaeger illustrate how brain-based learning helps students become deep, critical thinkers and provide the lesson plans to coax the best thinking out of each child. This tool book presents strategies to help learners progress from novice to expert thinker; challenge younger students with questions that lead to inquiry; incorporate "rigor" into lessons; and use model lesson plans to change instruction. Beginning chapters introduce the basics of instruction and provide ideas for expert cognitive growth of the brain. Sample lessons are aligned with key curriculum areas, including science, social studies, music, art, and physical education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216155546
• Artikelnr.: 68354114

Autorenporträt

Paige Jaeger delivers professional development at the local, state and national levels and is currently serving on the AASL Task Force for the Common Core.

Mary Boyd Ratzer is a professional development consultant who fosters inquiry-based learning and real-world strategies for the Common Core.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents Introduction: Why Thinking? Chapter 1: Thinking and the Culture of
Your School Chapter 2: 22 Ideas for Turning Your Library Into a Think Tank
Chapter 3: Think Tank Libraries and Inquiry Chapter 4: Thinking and the
Common Core Chapter 5: Wanted: Expert Thinkers Chapter 6: If the Brain
Could Talk Chapter 7: Thinking and Information Literacy Chapter 8: Thinking
in ELA Chapter 9: Thinking and Text Dependent Questions Chapter 10:
Thinking in Social Studies Chapter 11: Thinking in Math Chapter 12:
Thinking in Science Chapter 13: Think Tank Lessons Chapter 14: The Primary
Learning Years Chapter 15: Primary K-2 Library and Classroom Lessons
Chapter 16: The Elementary Discovery Grades (3-5) Library and Classroom
Lessons Chapter 17: Think Tank Starter Kits: Lesson Building Block Ideas
Appendix Bibliography Index