The 5 Dimensions of Engaged Teaching
Sub-Title:
A Practical Guide for EducatorsAuthor:
Laura Weaver and Mark WildingPublisher:
Solution TreePublication Date:
04-25-2013ISBN:
9781936764501Description:
The Engaged Teaching Approach focuses on the development of the whole student and the whole teacher; it recognizes that educators need to offer more than lesson plans and assessments if students are to become capable of thriving in the 21st century. The 5 Dimensions of Engaged Teaching: A Practical Guide for Educators supports K¿12 educators as they equip their students to be resilient, well-rounded individuals able to communicate effectively and work with diverse people while excelling academically. The Engaged Teaching Approach is a practical approach to teaching and learning that improves social, emotional, and academic outcomes and fosters a lifelong sense of meaning, purpose, and relevance, along with motivation in the classroom. Readers of this book will learn the foundations of engaged teaching, the Five Dimensions of Engaged Teaching and their related principles and practices, the intermediate outcomes for teachers and students, and the long-term outcomes for schools and communities. Readers will also learn specific activities and strategies for fostering each dimension in the classroom and in their professional practice.
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