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In today's world of being able to find answers at the click of a button, students need to learn how to grapple with complex concepts. But when is that struggle actually productive, and when is it just frustrating or discouraging? In this important book, bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn shows how to help secondary students tackle hard topics in ways that will truly aid their learning.
You'll learn how productive struggle is connected to intrinsic motivation, and how to scaffold instruction so you're not just throwing students into the deep end. You'll also find out how to pick the appropriate level of struggle, and how to scaffold learning for students. Throughout, there are tons of practical charts, rubrics, and examples across subject areas, along with reflection questions to help you apply what you've learned. Bonus: Each chapter has a QR code that takes you to related videos and additional tools.
With this highly-practical guide, you'll be able to help students enjoy the fulfillment, confidence, and growth that comes with working through a challenging learning process.
List of contents
1. The Basics of Productive Struggle 2. Student Motivation and Learning Dispositions 3. Instruction for Productive Struggle 4. What is the Right Level for Productive Struggle 5. Scaffolding for Productive Struggle 6. Assessment in the Productive Struggle Classroom 7. Common Concerns about Productive Struggle 8. Collaborating for Productive Struggle
About the author
Barbara R. Blackburn, a Top 30 Global Guru in Education, is the bestselling author of over 30 books and is a sought-after national and international consultant. She was an award-winning professor at Winthrop University and has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.
