Full Description
Grounded in research, Vibrant Learning, focuses on language-rich, literacy-based, collaborative classrooms as the foundation for transforming content area learning. The authors emphasize three areas: (1) strategies to support student understanding of concepts, (2) ideas to encourage student engagement, and (3) creating a lively and respectful classroom environment to foster an integrative approach to learning. Knowledgeable teachers with a repertoire of effective instructional strategies make genuine learning possible. With that in mind, this book presents a solid theoretical background and a set of practical tools in each of its chapters, ranging from assessment, compression, vocabulary, motivation, to integration for the content area teacher.
Contents
Chapter 1: Merging Constructivist, Socio-Cultural, and Collaborative Theories: Vibrant Learning
Chapter 2: It's not Either/Or, it's AND: Integration
Chapter 3: Guiding Instruction: Standards
Chapter 4: Informing Instruction: Assessment
Chapter 5: Developing a Love of Words: Vocabulary
Chapter 6: Creating Meaning: Comprehension
Chapter 7: Understanding and Expressing Ideas: Fluency
Chapter 8: (Re)Constructing Knowledge: Writing
Chapter 9: Engaging with Texts and Peers: Discussion
Chapter 10: Promoting Deep Thinking: Questioning
Chapter 11: Broadening Capacities for Learning: The Arts
Chapter 12: Creating Lifelong, Vibrant Learners: Motivation
