The Supportive Learning Environment: Effective Teaching Practices Contributor(s): Hindman, Jennifer (Author), Grant, Leslie (Author), Stronge, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596671424 ISBN-13: 9781596671423 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Classroom Management - Education | Professional Development |
Dewey: 371 |
LCCN: 2009043003 |
Series: James H. Stronge Research-To-Practice |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (0.90 lbs) 127 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This entry in the James H. Stronge Research-to-Practice Series focuses on the characteristics of teachers who create supportive learning environments for their students. By conveying a sense of immediacy, credibility, and caring, they communicate to students in both verbal and nonverbal ways that are essential to cultivating a positive and productive learning community. In this book, Stronge, Grant, and Hindman provide a comprehensive overview of the qualities of a supportive teacher. They offer a bridge between research-based theories and practical classroom applications, with templates, planning forms, and other reproducibles. The authors help teachers move toward establishing a learning environment that contributes to effective instructional practices. Topics include: engaging students and their families, effective communication, student ownership of the learning environment, and much more. IN THIS BOOK...
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