61 Cooperative Learning Activities for Global History Classes

61 Cooperative Learning Activities for Global History Classes
Author: Kate O'Halloran
Publisher: Walch Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780825137297

This popular volume is an excellent adjunct to world history classes, with 61 different activities that spark cooperative learning among diverse student populations.

61 Cooperative Learning Activities in U.S. History

61 Cooperative Learning Activities in U.S. History
Author: Kate O'Halloran
Publisher: Walch Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780825128578

Encourages critical- and historical-thinking skills. Explores new perspectives on U.S. history, including Native American myths and teenage civil rights leaders. Features a thorough teacher guide and extensive assessment opportunities.

61 Cooperative Learning Activities for Business Classes

61 Cooperative Learning Activities for Business Classes
Author: Kenneth J. Kaser
Publisher: Walch Publishing
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780825137310

"Interactive, multilevel activities teach students time management, business writing, ethics, research skills, business law, customer relations, business math calculations, and much more."--Page 4 of cover

61 Cooperative Learning Activities

61 Cooperative Learning Activities
Author: Ann Bourman
Publisher: Walch Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780825128738

Middle school students work together through 61 Cooperative Learning Activities to complete creative assignments in small or large groups. These fun activities stimulate critical thinking and writing skills. Perfect for small or large groups 61 activities in 5 units: All About You, All About School, All About the Past and Present, All About the Mass Media, and All About This, All About That Support material includes detailed lesson plans, student directions, and step-by-step guidance See other Cooperative Learning Activities titles

Social Studies for Secondary Schools

Social Studies for Secondary Schools
Author: Alan J. Singer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2008-10-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135591245

This popular text advocates an inquiry and activity-based view of social studies teaching that respects the points of view of students and teachers. Based in practice and experience, it offers systematic support and open, honest advice for new teachers, is conversational not pedantic, and provides lots of examples. While the structure and most of the topics remain largely the same as before, this Third Edition presents new lesson ideas in every chapter especially designed to help new teachers to address learning standards, to work in inclusive settings, and to promote literacy and the use of technology in social studies classrooms puts a heavier focus on what is important to know and why includes new essays on the politics of social studies education responds to opponents of project- or activity-based social studies instruction and multicultural education with a sharpened defense of both of these approaches throughout the book Intended as a text for undergraduate and graduate pre-service social studies methods courses, this text is also useful for in-service training programs, as a reference for new social studies teachers, and as a resource for experienced social studies educators who are engaged in rethinking their teaching practice.

Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction

Handbook of Research on Learning and Instruction
Author: Richard E. Mayer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2011-02-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136882154

During the past twenty years researchers have made exciting progress in the science of learning (i.e., how people learn) and the science of instruction (i.e., how to help people learn). This Handbook examines learning and instruction in a variety of classroom and non-classroom environments and with a variety of learners, both K-16 students and adult learners. The chapters are written by leading researchers from around the world, all of whom are highly regarded experts on their particular topics. The book is divided into two sections: learning and instruction. The learning section consists of chapters on how people learn in reading, writing, mathematics, science, history, second languages, and physical education, as well as learning to think critically, learning to self-monitor, and learning with motivation. The instruction section consists of chapters on effective instructional methods – feedback, examples, self-explanation, peer interaction, cooperative learning, inquiry, discussion, tutoring, visualizations, and computer simulations. Each chapter reviews empirical research in a specific domain and is structured as follows: Introduction – Defines key constructs and provides illustrative examples or cases. Historical Overview – Summarizes the historical context for the topic or domain. Theoretical Framework – Summarizes major models or theories related to the topic or domain. Current Trends and Issues – Synthesizes the research literature and highlights key findings or conclusions. Practical Implications – Suggests relevance of the research for educational practice. Future Directions – Considers next steps or stages needed for future research.