Active Learning in the Middle Grades Classroom
Active Learning in the Middle Grades Classroom by Susan Edwards, published by the Association for Middle Level Education in 2016, is a comprehensive guide designed for educators seeking to enhance student engagement in the learning process. This 335-page book emphasizes the importance of involving students through activities that promote discussion, questioning, and application of knowledge, ultimately aiding retention of content.
Readers will discover a framework and rationale for active learning, along with specific strategies applicable in middle grades classrooms. The book addresses common barriers to implementing these approaches and presents research supporting the effectiveness of active learning for students aged 10 to 15. With a focus on education, learning styles, and classroom dynamics, this edition serves as a valuable resource for teachers aiming to foster a more interactive and empowering learning environment.
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Involve students and they learn.
Learning activities that require students to discuss, question, clarify, and apply, help them retain the content we want them to remember.
Active Learning approaches intellectual activity, social activity, and physical activity help students learn how to ask meaningful questions and become empowered to be lifelong learners.
This book lays a foundation for teachers interested in using active learning by
Sharing the framework and rationale for active learning. Providing specific classroom strategies for use in any middle grades classroom. Helping you overcome barriers to implementing active learning. Describing the research that supports active learning for 10- to 15-year-olds.
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