Teaching Children to LearnPractical guide to teaching strategies that have been shown to develop effective learning. Ten chapters each focusing on a particular aspect of learning. Strategies provide a framework for active learning in any community, classroom or school. |
Contents
Questioning | 15 |
Planning | 31 |
Discussing | 43 |
Cognitive mapping | 57 |
Divergent thinking | 73 |
Cooperative learning | 89 |
Coaching | 107 |
Reviewing | 123 |
Creating a learning environment | 139 |
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