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Book SynopsisAre students more capable of acting appropriately when they know exactly what is expected of them? Of course they are. Literacy in the Student-Centered Classroom explains classroom management, the role of assessments in learning, and various methods for engaging students. In a step-by-step fashion, the reader learns how to set up a classroom, before discovering how to use assessment to make lessons more effective. The final chapters of Literacy in the Student-Centered Classroom detail mini-lessons, assignment sheets, and assessments, which provide students the opportunity to choose, within the framework or structure of the unit, how to complete the requirements given them. Williamson includes several humorous stories that help pinpoint the expectations for the student-centered classroom.
Trade ReviewJulie Williamson is an exceptional middle school educator who truly teaches from a student-centered philosophy! In working with Julie for five years at Maple Grove Middle, I always looked forward to seeing Julie's student writing projects because I knew Julie had taught the literacy skills well and given her students writing feedback on an individual instructional level. You will be glad you invested in this classroom resource! -- Ann Perrin, principal, Skyridge Middle School, Camas, WA
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Set-up and Design Chapter 3 The Beginning of the Year: Developing the Classroom Environment Chapter 4 Classroom Management: A Model for All Grade Levels Chapter 5 Assessment: How to Use It Part 6 Implementation Chapter 7 Putting Assessment Into Action: How to Get Out of the Box Chapter 8 Descriptive Writing: Breaking Down the Process Chapter 9 Poetry: A Student-Centered Approach Chapter 10 Research Projects: Expository Writing in Action Part 11 Summary Chapter 12 Tying It All Together: Why It Works
