The Learner-Directed Classroom: Developing Creative Thinking Skills Through Art

The Learner-Directed Classroom by Diane B. Jaquith, Nan E. Hathaway

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Description Offers both a comprehensive framework for understanding student-directed learning and concrete pedagogical strategies to implement student-direct learning activities in school. In addition, research-based assessment strategies provide educators with evidence of student mastery and achievement.

Publisher Description

Educators at all levels want their students to develop habits of self-directed learning and critical problem-solving skills that encourage ownership and growth. In The Learner-Directed Classroom, practicing art educators (PreK–16) offer both a comprehensive framework for understanding student-directed learning and concrete pedagogical strategies to implement student-direct learning activities in school. In addition, research-based assessment strategies provide educators with evidence of student mastery and achievement. Teachers who structure self-directed learning activities can facilitate effective differentiation as students engage in the curriculum at their level. This book provides evidence-based, practical examples of how to transform the classroom into a creative and highly focused learning environment.Book Features:Guidance for implementing a learner-directed program, including advocacy, management, differentiated instruction, and resources. Attention to the needs of specific groups of students, including preadolescents, gifted and talented learners, boys, and those with learning differences. Insights into reflective practice and strategies for assessment of learning.

Author Biography

Diane B. Jaquith is a K–5 art teacher in Newton, MA and a co-founder of Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc., a choice-based art education advocacy organization. She is the co-author of Engaging Learners Through Artmaking: Choice-Based Art Education in the Classroom. Nan E. Hathaway is a middle school art teacher in Duxbury, VT. She is a gifted education specialist and is on the board of directors for Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc.. She is the author of studio-learning.blogspot.com.

Details ISBN 0807753629 ISBN-13 9780807753620 Title The Learner-Directed Classroom Author Diane B. Jaquith, Nan E. Hathaway Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 176 Publisher Teachers' College Press GE_Item_ID:168410260; About Us

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