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SAGE Publications Inc The Active Classroom Practical Strategies for Involving Students in the Learning Process 2014 Edition by Ron Nash
If the classroom experience is to result in deeper understanding and new knowledge, then students must become active participants in the learning process. This resource shows how to do just that. With new chapters on writing and the first two weeks of school, information on the CCSS and structuring the classroom environment, this book offers brain-based teaching strategies for:Establishing rapport and building relationships between students and teachers Engaging students' active participation in the learning process Creating interactive learning environments that include all learning modalities Improving your presentation and process facilitation skills Table of contents :- Foreword by Rich AllenIntroductionAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author1. Creating the Right Environment2. Incorporating Structured Conversations3. Managing Movement in the Classroom4. Using Music to Facilitate Process5. Presenting With Confidence6. Let's Be Clear7. Making Time to Write8. Teaching to All Modalities9. Unlocking Doors With Storytelling10. A New Reality: The Use of Visuals and Technology11. The First Two WeeksAppendix A: The Active Classroom at a GlanceAppendix B: Student Desk ConfigurationsAppendix C: Additional Lesson PlansReferencesIndex