{"product_id":"selfdirected-learning-handbook-challenging-adolescent-students-to-excel-josseybass-education-9780787959555","title":"SelfDirected Learning Handbook Challenging","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Self-Directed Learning Handbook offers teachers and principals an innovative program for customizing schooling to the learning needs of individual students-- and for motivating them to take increasing responsibility for deciding what and how they should learn. Whether the students are struggling or proficient, the program is designed to nurture their natural passion for learning and mastery, challenging them to go beyond the easy and familiar so they can truly excel. The program can be introduced in stages in any middle or high school classroom and enables students of diverse abilities to design and pursue independent course work, special projects, or even artistic presentations, community field work or apprenticeships. Using this approach, the students take on an increasingly autonomous, self-directed role as they progress. The heart of the program is the action contract (or learning agreement) whereby the student sets challenging yet attainable goals, commits to a path for achiev\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a how to book for adventurous teachers who understand that learning is an integral component of teaching.\" (\u003ci\u003eEducation Review\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2, 2003)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Case for Self-Directed Learning 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Self-Directed Learning? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Does Research Support SDL? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Major Principles of an SDL Program 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Essential Elements of SDL 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching SDL in Stages 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 A Framework for Teaching SDL 14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Course 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Learning Options and Environments 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Independent Thinking Skills 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating Student Learning Agreements 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Assessment Processes 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Rethinking Student Coursework 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Planning Steps 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Stages of SDL 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking the Stages to Grade Levels 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesignating Course Outcomes 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Self-Managed Course Units 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent-Planned Coursework and Projects 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Competencies and Challenges 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Planning Lessons and Projects 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Lessons and Projects 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples for Planning Lessons 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Learning Episodes 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Experiences 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Study 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Productivity 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolving Students in Project Planning 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Teaching Independent Thinking 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting Inquiry and Initiative 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Problem-Solving Skills 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Process Frameworks: Investigation and Action 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Process Thinking and Attitudes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Negotiating Student Learning Agreements 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Learning Agreement or Contract 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Elements of a Contract 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating Contract Agreements 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Contracts 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Student Progress 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Motivating and Empowering Students 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Students to Pursue SDL 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating Students to Motivate Themselves 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Working Journal as a Motivational Tool 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the SDL Crisis 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Difficult Students 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Assessing Student Achievement 110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Student Self-Assessment 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing General Skills 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Coursework 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Projects and Assignments 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolios for Personal Learning 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassage and Graduation Criteria 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrations, Celebrations, and Conferences 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Pursuing a Path of Excellence 132\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Teacher Is the Key Person 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Difference to the Student 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting an SDL School 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministrative Support for SDL 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Shared Vision 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource A: How Much SDL Are You Teaching Now? 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource B: How Self-Directing Are You? A Self-Assessment Instrument 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource C: The Passage Process 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource D: The Integrated SDL Unit: The Kinds of Activities Involved 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource E: Inner States for SDL 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource F: Sample Process Templates 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource G: Guidelines, Traps, and Boosters 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource H: The Support Group or Triad 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource I: Samples from a Student's Working Journal 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource J: Some of the Many Ways Students Can Learn 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 183\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405041312087,"sku":"9780787959555","price":27.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787959555.jpg?v=1730488468","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/selfdirected-learning-handbook-challenging-adolescent-students-to-excel-josseybass-education-9780787959555","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}