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""Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately.""???Jon Potter, English and Drama TeacherCamden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME""This book provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications.""???Jamie Jahnig, English TeacherCheyenne Central High School, WY"Promote engaging and energizing learning experiences with a student-centered approach to literacy."Lessons come alive, students participate with keen interest, and productive learning experiences occur when teachers use authentic student-centered strategies in their reading and language arts classrooms and give students a real voice in their academic growth. In this unique resource, Karrell Hickman presents creative ways to make literacy instruction exciting and relevant, and outlines techniques for inspiring student motivation, exploration, and teamwork.In addition to four fully developed long-term research projects that encourage student-centered learning while meeting NCTE and IRA standards, this practical text also offers: Guidelines for using the student-centered approach with readings and assignments Strategies for guiding students in effective project development, rubric scoring, self-monitoring, and self-evaluationTime management strategies and resource lists for each projectStudent samples and Quick Tip sectionsEliminate the guesswork and let this user-friendly resource expertly guide you and your students on a rich journey of collaborative learning.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Effective student-centered learning occurs when the traditional teacher-student practice of 'I lecture, you retain and repeat' is discarded, and when the students assume responsibility for their own process of discovery while the teacher assumes the role of facilitatorach. In this book, Karrell Hickman isolates behaviors teachers and students can practice in order to move beyond their traditional roles in the classroom to promote a more engaged and energized learning environment. She presents four fully developed long-term research projects that are designed to encourage student-centered learning while meeting language arts standards on multiple levels.

Author Biography

Karrell Hickman currently teaches at Feather River Academy in Yuba City, California. She has a master's degree in English and has been a National Board Certified Teacher since 1995.

Table of Contents

AcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIntroduction1. Working Toward a Student Centered ClassroomDeveloping Student-Led Class DiscussionsFrom Criteria to Rubrics: Student-Led Assessment ToolOther Assessment ToolsTutors, Teachers, and CollaboratorsTime Management2. How to Create a ProjectWhere to Find Project IdeasThe DesignOrganizing3. Standards and High-Stakes TestingStandards and ProjectsStandards for the English Language Arts Sponsored by NCTE and IRAHigh-Stakes Testing4. Adopt-a-PoetTeacher InstructionsStudent Instructions5. Project MonsterTeacher InstructionsResearch AssignmentsPortfolioPresentationsStudent InstructionsResearch AssignmentsPortfolioPresentation6. "I Was Friends With . . . ."Teacher InstructionsResearch AssignmentsPortfolioPresentationStudent InstructionsResearch AssignmentsPortfolio7. Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger HuntTeacher InstructionsThe Scavenger HuntPortfolioTimeline GraphicPresentationStudent InstructionsPortfolioTimeline GraphicPresentationAppendixProject DesignAdopt-a-PoetProject Monster"I Was Friends With . . . ."Tracing the Protest Movement in America Through Song: A Scavenger HuntResourcesCase StudiesReferencesIndex

Review

"From project management and student evaluation processes to resource lists for each project, teachers learn how to engage and promote new strategies for literacy." -- California Bookwatch, July 2007 "Real, rather than theoretical. Provides an extremely clear format for all grade levels and presents a concise, workable classroom format that teaches not only intensive reading and writing, but also how students can learn to learn. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can immediately be put to use." -- Jon Potter, English and Drama Teacher "Provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications." -- Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher

Long Description

""Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately.""?Jon Potter, English and Drama TeacherCamden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME""This book provides many novel ideas for teachers to use, with practical applications.""?Jamie Jahnig, English TeacherCheyenne Central High School, WY"Promote engaging and energizing learning experiences with a student-centered approach to literacy."Lessons come alive, students participate with keen interest, and productive learning experiences occur when teachers use authentic student-centered strategies in their reading and language arts classrooms and give students a real voice in their academic growth. In this unique resource, Karrell Hickman presents creative ways to make literacy instruction exciting and relevant, and outlines techniques for inspiring student motivation, exploration, and teamwork.In addition to four fully developed long-term research projects that encourage student-centered learning while meeting NCTE and IRA standards, this practical text also offers: Guidelines for using the student-centered approach with readings and assignments Strategies for guiding students in effective project development, rubric scoring, self-monitoring, and self-evaluationTime management strategies and resource lists for each projectStudent samples and Quick Tip sectionsEliminate the guesswork and let this user-friendly resource expertly guide you and your students on a rich journey of collaborative learning.

Review Quote

"This book provides many story/novel ideas for teachers to use andpractical applications." -- Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher "Cheyenne, WY" (05/08/2006)

Details ISBN1412924510 Author Karrell Hickman Short Title LITERACY PROJECTS FOR STUDENT Pages 151 Publisher Corwin Press Language English ISBN-10 1412924510 ISBN-13 9781412924511 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 428.007 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-04-30 Subtitle Tips and Lessons to Engage Students Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Affiliation Natomas USD Edition 1st Imprint SAGE Publications Inc DOI 10.1604/9781412924511 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2007-06-13 NZ Release Date 2007-06-13 US Release Date 2007-06-13 AU Release Date 2007-06-12 We've got this

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