Inspiring Active Learning: A Complete Handbook for Today's Teachers
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How can we structure class time efficiently? How can we explain and lecture effectively? How can we help students master content? How can we make learning more real and lasting?
Table of contents
Part I: Two Keys for Running an Inspiring Classroom
A Four-Step Process to Make a Classroom More Inspiring
Part II: Strategies for Handling Six Fundamental Teaching Tasks
About the authors
Merrill Harmin currently directs the Inspiring Strategy Institute, which specializes in practical ways of making schooling richer for students, more satisfying for teachers. He also teaches for the nonprofit American Meditation Society, which specializes in providing individualized meditation practices to adults. Earlier he spent 40 years as a professor of education at Rutgers University and Southern Illinois University. He's written several books and articles, received several research grants, and has several degrees, most notably a PhD in curriculum and instruction from New York University. Yet he is still searching because, he claims, “I can't remember where I left my favorite putter.” He can often be contacted at 44 Midchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Phone: 914-946-5334. E-mail: mtharmin@optonline.net.
Melanie Toth began her career as a 4th grade teacher and is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational psychology at the City University of New York. She also works at the Inspiring Strategy Institute. Her focus is on developing ways to support teachers, particularly those new to the profession. In addition, she keeps busy writing, tutoring, doing yoga, and helping Merrill remember all the things he keeps forgetting. This is her first book. She can be contacted at 23-12 21st Avenue, Astoria, NY 11105. E-mail: mel_toth@yahoo.com.