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Informationen zum Autor Michael L. Slavkin is assistant professor of education at the University of Southern Indiana. He has worked as a teacher, counselor, mentor (and parent!) of children in elementary and middle school classrooms for over a decade. His interests in authentic practices and the empowerment of students stems from his intrinsic love of learning and desire to model dynamic teaching practices. Klappentext This book reviews ways that parents and teachers can work together to create meaningful learning experiences at home and school that meet the needs of students, teachers, parents, and community members. It highlights how an understanding of authentic learning can improve a child's performance in the classroom and their interest in learning. Zusammenfassung This book reviews ways that parents and teachers can work together to create meaningful learning experiences at home and school that meet the needs of students! teachers! parents! and community members. It highlights how an understanding of authentic learning can improve a child's performance in the classroom and their interest in learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1. Daniel Reconsidered Chapter 3 2. Development and the Brain Chapter 4 3. Brain-Based Learning Chapter 5 4. Developmentally Appropriate Practices Chapter 6 5. Problem-Based Learning Chapter 7 6. Learning Through Themes Chapter 8 7. Learning Through Service Chapter 9 8. Democratic Classrooms Chapter 10 9. Enhancing Creativity: Learning for the Twenty-First Century Chapter 11 10. Where Do We Go Now? (Not Conclusions, Further Opportunities) Chapter 12 Appendix A: Problem-Based Learning Examples Chapter 13 Appendix B: Integrated Thematic Unit Examples Chapter 14 Appendix C: An Example of Learning via Service Chapter 15 References Chapter 16 Index Chapter 17 About the Author
