Teaching Students to Dig Deeper
The Common Core in Action
1st Edition
Published on 26. November 2015
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-138-13669-4 (ISBN)
Description
This important new book identifies the skills and qualities students need, based on the Common Core State Standards, to be really ready for college and careers.
Go beyond content knowledge...the deep thinking and learning skills detailed in this book will equip students for success!
Prepare your students for their futures by helping them become...
Analytic thinkers
Critical thinkers
Problem solvers
Inquisitive
Opportunistic
Flexible
Open minded
Teachable
Risk takers
Expressive
Skilled at information gathering
Skilled at drawing inferences and reaching conclusions
Skilled at using technology as a tool, not a crutch
For each skill, you'll learn why it matters, and get a whole host of practical strategies and techniques for bringing the skill to life in the classroom-across the curriculum and for different grade levels.
BONUS! You'll get useful, much-needed information on planning high-quality assessments.
Go beyond content knowledge...the deep thinking and learning skills detailed in this book will equip students for success!
Prepare your students for their futures by helping them become...
Analytic thinkers
Critical thinkers
Problem solvers
Inquisitive
Opportunistic
Flexible
Open minded
Teachable
Risk takers
Expressive
Skilled at information gathering
Skilled at drawing inferences and reaching conclusions
Skilled at using technology as a tool, not a crutch
For each skill, you'll learn why it matters, and get a whole host of practical strategies and techniques for bringing the skill to life in the classroom-across the curriculum and for different grade levels.
BONUS! You'll get useful, much-needed information on planning high-quality assessments.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 222 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-13669-4 (9781138136694)
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Content
Section I: Creating Thinkers
Chapter 1: Analytical Thinkers
Chapter 2: Critical Thinkers
Chapter 3: Problem Solvers
Section II: Creating College- and Career-Ready Learners
Chapter 4: Inquisitive Learners
Chapter 5: Opportunistic Learners
Chapter 6: Flexible Learners
Section III: Building Resiliency
Chapter 7: Willingness to Accept Critical Feedback
Chapter 8: Willingness to Adjust Based on Feedback
Chapter 9: Openness to Possible Failure
Section IV: Creating Communicators
Chapter 10: Able to Express Oneself in Writing and Orally
Chapter 11: Skilled at Information Gathering
Chapter 12: Draws Inferences and Reaches Conclusions
Chapter 13: Uses Technology as a Tool, Not a Crutch
Chapter 1: Analytical Thinkers
Chapter 2: Critical Thinkers
Chapter 3: Problem Solvers
Section II: Creating College- and Career-Ready Learners
Chapter 4: Inquisitive Learners
Chapter 5: Opportunistic Learners
Chapter 6: Flexible Learners
Section III: Building Resiliency
Chapter 7: Willingness to Accept Critical Feedback
Chapter 8: Willingness to Adjust Based on Feedback
Chapter 9: Openness to Possible Failure
Section IV: Creating Communicators
Chapter 10: Able to Express Oneself in Writing and Orally
Chapter 11: Skilled at Information Gathering
Chapter 12: Draws Inferences and Reaches Conclusions
Chapter 13: Uses Technology as a Tool, Not a Crutch