Full Description
Captivating Classrooms explores the specific role that student engagement plays in education, it argues that there are myriad factors that undergird meaningful student learning and participation—such as motivation, exciting teaching strategies, reinventing literacy instruction, and authentic assessment. This book is an extremely valuable handbook for school leaders, teachers, and support staff, as well as for parents of PK-12 students, aspiring educators, and higher education faculty who prepare pre-service teachers and administrators. This is a must-read for those who are committed to helping all students find their purpose and passion in education.
Contents
Acknowledgement
Preface
1.More than Motivation: Finding Points of Passion for all Learners
2.Student Leadership: An Invitation for Peers to Join the Discussion
3.Mentoring Practices that Maximize Involvement: Making Marginalized Students Mainstream
4.Reinventing Reading: Making Literacy Instruction Come Alive
5.Instructional Practices that Make the Difference: Engaging Students in the Classroom
6.Ensuring all Students Receive Support: A Spotlight on Special Education, At-Risk and ELL Programs
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About the Authors
