Learner-Centered Classroom Practices and Assessments
Maximizing Student Motivation, Learning, and Achievement
- Barbara L. McCombs - University of Denver, Human Motivation, Learning, and Development Center, Denver, CO
- Lynda Miller - Private Consultant
"I loved the connections that were made between the suggested practices to improve teaching and real-life uses of those practices!"
—Brigitte Tennis, Head Teacher, Stella Schola Middle School, Redmond, WA
"One of the most well–written books on educational theory. Goes to the heart of teaching—the students."
—Betty Brandenburg Yundt, Fifth–Grade Teacher, Walker Intermediate School, Fort Knox, KY
"Offers practical suggestions for how to create a learner–centered environment."
—Judi Elman, English Teacher, Highland Park High School, IL
Create a learner–centered environment that promotes individual student achievement!
Using core principles of educational psychology, this research–based resource provides instructional strategies and assessment tools that emphasize learning partnerships between teachers and students as they rally support from parents, community, administrators, school staff, and other teachers. The sound psychological foundation of the learner–centered model supports student growth, development, and achievement by focusing on such key factors as cognition, metacognition, motivation, affect, and individual differences. This teacher–friendly guide also features:
- Interactive training exercises
- Self–assessments and reflection tools
- Real–life success stories and models
- Extensive reproducibles and illustrations
- A comprehensive glossary and research resources
Appropriate for preservice and inservice use, Learner–Centered Classroom Practices and Assessments provides teachers with essential and practical tools for maximizing learning collaborations among teachers, students, and parents.
"This book offers practical suggestions for how to create a learner-centered environment, which I believe teachers want to do—they just need to know how!"
"I loved the connections that were made between the suggested practices to improve teaching and real life uses of those practices!"
"This is one of the most well-written books on educational theory that I have read, because it goes to the heart of teaching—the students."
"Well-organized, it practices what it preaches. The authors used varied techniques to build the readers' understanding of learner-centered concepts, techniques, and advocacy. The evidence for learner-based principles and techniques provides credibility to the concepts."
