Teaching How to Learn in a What-to-Learn Culture (Paperback)

Kathleen R. Hopkins

ISBN 10: 0470343524 / ISBN 13: 9780470343524

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2010

About this Item

Paperback. Practical ideas for teaching students the skills they need to really learn This vital teachers' resource answers such questions as "Can intelligence be developed? Do teacher expectations shape student learning? How can I make learning 'stick' for my students?" Drawing from theory and research in learning, this book offers clear, practical guidance along with inspirational ideas to show how teachers can enable students to gain both the cognitive competence and confidence needed to succeed academically. Offers techniques for students to develop their reading, writing, and math abilitiesProvides suggestions for helping students build perseverance and diligent work habitsHelps cultivate students' reasoning skills for problem solvingIncludes ideas for teachers to improve their students' verbal and written skills The book applies to any and all learners, including special needs students, and is richly illustrated with stories, activities, and examples from across the curricula. Answers such questions as - Can intelligence be developed? Do teacher expectations shape student learning? How can I make learning 'stick' for my students? This book offers practical guidance along with ideas to show how teachers can enable students to gain both the cognitive competence and confidence needed to succeed academically. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780470343524

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching How to Learn in a What-to-Learn Culture (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470343524
• ISBN 13: 9780470343524
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Practical ideas for teaching students the skills they need to really learn

This vital teachers' resource answers such questions as "Can intelligence be developed? Do teacher expectations shape student learning? How can I make learning 'stick' for my students?" Drawing from theory and research in learning, this book offers clear, practical guidance along with inspirational ideas to show how teachers can enable students to gain both the cognitive competence and confidence needed to succeed academically.

• Offers techniques for students to develop their reading, writing, and math abilities
• Provides suggestions for helping students build perseverance and diligent work habits
• Helps cultivate students' reasoning skills for problem solving
• Includes ideas for teachers to improve their students' verbal and written skills

The book applies to any and all learners, including special needs students, and is richly illustrated with stories, activities, and examples from across the curricula.

About the Author

THE AUTHOR

Kathleen Ricards Hopkins, Ed.D., is executive director of the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD), an international organization dedicated to meeting the needs of students who have difficulty learning, including those with and without specific learning disabilities.