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Informationen zum Autor Robert J. Sternberg is currently the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, where he is also professor of psychology. Prior to that, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University. Sternberg received his PhD from Stanford and is the recipient of eight honorary doctorates. In addition, he has won more than two dozen awards for his work. He is a former president of the American Psychological Association and is the author of over 1100 books, articles, and book chapters. Klappentext Based on an extensive research, this practical teaching resource provides instructional and assessment guidelines for strengthening students' higher-order thinking and reasoning skills. Zusammenfassung Based on an extensive research, this practical teaching resource provides instructional and assessment guidelines for strengthening students' higher-order thinking and reasoning skills. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Tables About This Book Acknowledgments About the Authors Section I. Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity 1. Introduction to Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity 2. What Is the WICS Model? 3. Your Turn: What Is Your Pattern of Strengths? Section II. Why and How to Teach for Successful Intelligence 4. Introduction to Teaching for Successful Intelligence 5. How to Enhance Memory Skills 6. How to Enhance Analytical Skills 7. How to Enhance Creative Skills 8. How to Enhance Practical Skills 9. Your Turn: Identify Different Types of Teaching Strategies Section III. Integrating Teaching and Assessment in Your Classroom 10. Introduction to Integrating Teaching and Assessment 11. Matching Assessment and Instruction 12. General Guidelines for Developing Diversified Assessments 13. Assessing and Rating Memory Skills 14. Assessing and Rating Analytical Skills 15. Assessing and Rating Creative Skills 16. Assessing and Rating Practical Skills 17. Your Turn: Develop Different Types of Assessment Questions Section IV. Why and How to Teach for Wisdom 18. Introduction to Teaching for Wisdom 19. Three Wisdom-Based Thinking Skills 20. Six General Guidelines for Teaching for Wisdom 21. Reflection: How Can You Promote Wise Thinking in Your Classroom? Section V. Synthesis: Helping Students Achieve Success and Satisfaction in Their Lives 22. Introduction to Achieving Balance 23. How to Balance It All 24. A Word of Wisdom on Learning Goals 25. Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity, Synthesized Answer Keys Appendix to Section I: Suggested Further Readings for Those Who Want to Learn More About the WICS Model and Other Resources on Teaching Strategies Appendix to Section II: Mnemonic Techniques and Strategies Appendix to Section III: Cross-Reference of Sample Tables by Grade, Level, Content Area, Response Format, and Cognitive Skill Assessed References Index ...