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Inspiring Active Learning: A Complete Handbook for Today's Teachers

by Merrill Harmin and Melanie Toth



  • A Personal Note on Using This Book

  • Part I: Two Keys for Running an Inspiring Classroom


  • Chapter 2. A Four-Step Process to Make a Classroom More Inspiring

  • Part II: Strategies for Handling Six Fundamental Teaching Tasks


  • Chapter 4. Establishing a Climate That Inspires Full Participation

  • Chapter 5. Establishing a Climate That Inspires High Cooperation

  • Chapter 6. Structuring Class Time Efficiently

  • Chapter 7. Using Small Groups Efficiently

  • Chapter 8. Preventing Discipline Problems from Arising

  • Part III: Strategies for Starting Classes Efficiently


  • Chapter 10. Handling Completed Homework

  • Chapter 11. Providing for a Quick Review of Completed Content

  • Part IV: Strategies for Presenting New Content


  • Chapter 13. Explaining and Lecturing Effectively

  • Chapter 14. Providing Discovery-Type Experiences

  • Chapter 15. Using Written Material to Present New Content

  • Part V: Strategies for Helping Students Master Content


  • Chapter 17. Helping Students Master Content in Individual and Small-Group Formats

  • Chapter 18. Using Projects to Help Students Master Content

  • Chapter 19. Stimulating Higher-Level Thinking

  • Chapter 20. Responding to Student Comments and Using Praise Appropriately

  • Part VI: Strategies for Ending Classes Efficiently


  • Chapter 22. Providing Effective Homework Assignments

  • Part VII: Strategies for Further Advancing Teacher Effectiveness


  • Chapter 24. Making Learning More Real and Lasting for Students

  • Chapter 25. Inspiring Students to Strive for Excellence

  • Chapter 26. Advancing Students' Self-Responsibility

  • Chapter 27. Advancing Students' Self-Confidence

  • Chapter 28. Advancing Students' Maturity

  • Chapter 29. Advancing Our Own Personal Balance

  • Part VIII: Strategies for Evaluating Student Learning


  • Chapter 31. Handling Testing and Grading

  • Chapter 32. Reporting Students' Progress

  • Part IX: Strategies for Maintaining Discipline


  • Chapter 34. Handling Serious and Chronic Misbehavior

  • Glossary

  • Bibliography

  • About the Authors

  • Related ASCD Resources: Motivation and Classroom Management

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    Copyright © 2006 by Merrill Harmin. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from ASCD.

    		 
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