ABSTRACT

This book show you how you can foster reflective, independent thinking in your class; boost the number of students who actively participate; and prevent the discussions from falling flat or degenerating into "bull sessions." This volume features 20 student-centered lesson plans and includes answer keys for teachers. Each lesson plan engages students in active learning.

chapter 1|8 pages

Two Models Of Teaching

If Good Teaching Is A Dialogue, Why Does The Little-Red-Schoolhouse Method Continue To Dominate?

chapter 3|30 pages

The Socratic Method

chapter 4|4 pages

The Theory Behind Active Learning

chapter 5|26 pages

Preparing a Socratic Seminar on Gaston

chapter 6|101 pages

Lesson Plans