Learner-Centered Classroom Practices and Assessments

"I loved the connections that were made between the suggested practices to improve teaching and real-life uses of those practices!"
Brigitte Tennis, Head Teacher, Stella Schola Middle School, Redmond, WA

"One of the most wellwritten books on educational theory. Goes to the heart of teachingthe students."
Betty Brandenburg Yundt, FifthGrade Teacher, Walker Intermediate School, Fort Knox, KY

"Offers practical suggestions for how to create a learnercentered environment."
Judi Elman, English Teacher, Highland Park High School, IL

Create a learnercentered environment that promotes individual student achievement!

Using core principles of educational psychology, this researchbased resource provides instructional strategies and assessment tools that emphasize learning partnerships between teachers and students as they rally support from parents, community, administrators, school staff, and other teachers. The sound psychological foundation of the learnercentered model supports student growth, development, and achievement by focusing on such key factors as cognition, metacognition, motivation, affect, and individual differences. This teacherfriendly guide also features:

• Interactive training exercises
• Selfassessments and reflection tools
• Reallife success stories and models
• Extensive reproducibles and illustrations
• A comprehensive glossary and research resources

Appropriate for preservice and inservice use, LearnerCentered Classroom Practices and Assessments provides teachers with essential and practical tools for maximizing learning collaborations among teachers, students, and parents.