P.L.A.N. for Better Learning
1st Edition
Published on 15. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
109 pages
978-1-55138-305-7 (ISBN)
Description
This practical book is designed to assist teachers in structuring their learning practice. The framework of four basic and proven steps -- Preparation, Learning Sequence, Authentic Application, and New Thinking -- can be used at any level, for any subject, and for learning applications from lessons to unit plans. Combining the best research on how we learn with practical lesson exemplars, the PLAN process encourages and supports goal setting, student engagement, and transformational learning.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ottawa
Canada
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55138-305-7 (9781551383057)
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Persons
Kevin Bird is Assistant-Superintendent in the Fraser-Cascade School District just outside Vancouver. Committed to helping teachers reach vulnerable students and school districts build better systems for supporting learning, Kevin, along with co-author Kirk Savage, speak regularly on teaching and learning practices, especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy. A former water-ski coach, Kevin spends his leisure time playing hockey, taking care of his wife's horses, mountain biking with his son, and driving his daughter to her gymnastics class. Dr. Kirk Savage is a former elementary and middle school principal, and is currently Assistant Superintendent with the Chilliwack School District. Committed to helping teachers reach vulnerable students and school districts build better systems for supporting learning, Kirk, along with co-author Kevin Bird, speak regularly on teaching and learning practices, especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Kirk is a four-time world champion in Ultimate Frisbee, a sport that he also played professionally with the Vancouver Nighthawks. He resides in Chilliwack with his wife and two children.
Content
Foreword, Introduction, 1 What is P.L.A.N? 2 Preparation for Learning 3 Learning Sequence 4 Authentic Application 5 New Thinking 6 Putting It All Together 7 Implementing P.L.A.N.