Description
Book SynopsisEducate the whole child—improve the whole school. Implementing evidence-based and innovative teaching practices can feel like juggling: If you have standards-based learning in one hand and social-emotional learning in the other, what do you do with cognitive development? This book shows you how to balance all 3, combining these concepts into manageable, realistic plans for success.
In clear, easy-to-follow language, master teacher and educational expert Greg Mullen introduces a flexible, three-tiered, visual framework designed for schoolwide collaboration. He also offers:
• An integrated philosophy focused on self-directed learning and the whole child
• Research sourced from CASEL and state programs and initiatives
• Attention to academic inclusion, behavior intervention, and classroom management
• Numerous illustrations, tables, and graphics
• Tools and supplemental resources for implementation
Make innovation work for your school. With this guide, you and your colleagues will build on your strengths, discover the potential of your existing programs, and implement smart changes that make a real difference for students.
Trade Review"Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment
is filled with strategies on how to begin shifting toward a standards-based approach. These strategies will be extremely useful to all teachers, both those that are beginning their careers and those who are experienced and looking to implement standards-based and social-emotional learning."
-- Meghan Schofield, Third Grade Teacher
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Greg Mullen infuses this book with a refreshing passion for teaching. Not only does this book clearly define Common Core Standards, but it also individualizes core standards for every learner, including meeting the all important social and emotional factors required so students can learn."
-- Charla Buford Bunker, FOCUS Instructor
"Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment
is a skillfully balanced presentation for how to thoughtfully design and implement content standards, progress monitoring, and social emotional learning in the modern classroom." -- Ashley LaCroix, Technology Integrator
"This book promotes self-reflection for the teacher as well as for the students, and it describes vertical planning to identify critical elements of key standards throughout the grade levels, all while being written in user-friendly tone that makes it accessible to all readers."
-- Lisa Graham, Director, Early Childhood Education
"Greg Mullen provides useful guidance and valuable information for all teachers in this timely book on an important topic!" -- Deb Bible, Educational Consultant
"In his book, Greg Mullen explores the intricate connections between academic, social-emotional, and human development and how these ideas should be considered when teaching the whole child."
-- Christine Clement, Instructional Coach
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments About the Author Introduction Exploring the Core When Everything Was Perfect Perfect Circles Have No Beginning PART 1: PRIMARY CONCEPTS Chapter 1: Standards-Based Grading Teacher Mastery of Standards Standards and Grading Defining Proficiency Adapting Assessments Reporting Proficiency Curricula and Resources Chapter 2: Social-Emotional Learning Self-Awareness and Management Social-Awareness and Relationships Societal Responsibility Chapter 3: Cognitive and Psychosocial Human Development Cognitive Human Development Psychosocial Human Development Developmental Mindset Special Education PART 2: SECONDARY CONCEPTS Chapter 4: Self-Directed Learning Identifying Growth Versus Proficiency Make a Plan (SMART Goals) Resources Strategies Product Chapter 5 (Part 1): Behavioral Coaching Changing Role of the Classroom Teacher General Behavior Expectations Behavioral Coaching [In-Class Approach] Chapter 5 (Part 2): Behavioral Inclusion and Intervention Behavioral Inclusion Behavioral Intervention [School-Wide Approach] Chapter 6: Academic Inclusion and Intervention Academic Inclusion Differentiation for an Inclusive Model Standards-Based Differentiation Tiers of Academic Inclusion Tiers of Developmental Inclusion Academic Intervention Conclusion Adopt and Adapt Quotes to Consider Sources of Motivation (Resources and Citations) Index
