The School Leader's Guide to Learner-Centered Education: From Complexity to Simplicity
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Rating | : | 4.89 (674 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1412960177 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-10-01 |
Language | : | English |
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Krsak, Faculty, CalStateTEACH 2008-02-27)“The time is right and the need is profound for learner-centered practices in schools. Pierce, Professor of Educational Psychology 2008-02-27) . "This book is for any school that promotes book studies for professional development or that is looking for ways to reach the student in a personal manner." (Jean L. McCombs and Miller describe the tools available and how a school can use them to make substantial changes that increase student performance.” (Jean W
Through collaborations with colleagues at the University of Bristol in England, she developed an online version of her Assessment of Learner-Centered Practices (ALCP) teacher and student surveys. McCombs directs the Human Motivation, Learning, and Development Center at the University of Denver. . Barbara L. These surveys have been validated with over 35,000 students and their teachers in Grades K-3, 4-8, 9-12, and college level. McCombs' current research is directed at new leaders
This innovative resource introduces a transformative leadership model that supports student development by focusing on key factors such as cognition, metacognition, motivation, affect, and individual differences.
BigBadBen said Great Book. This book was for my wife as she studied for her Doctorate. She still uses it as a great reference book.She is pleased with the book and the price.