Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject [Paperback]

Mel Silberman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205178669 | ISBN-13: 978-0205178667 | Publication Date: March 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

The only book to cover active learning in the middle or secondary classroom, this is a sourcebook of hundreds of instructional strategies to engage students in learning for any subject. KEY TOPICS: Specific, practical strategies include ways to get students active from the start through activities that build teamwork and immediately get them thinking about the subject matter. 101 activities include ice-breakers for the beginning of class, strategies for the middle of a lesson, and concluding exercises to foster student reflection and future application. In addition, these activities are designed to enliven learning, deepen understanding, and promote retention. Designed for the preservice and inservice teacher, this book is effective for anyone teaching in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and centers for adult education. For professionals working in middle school/secondary school education.

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The only book to cover active learning in the middle or secondary classroom, this is a sourcebook of hundreds of instructional strategies to engage students in learning for any subject. Specific, practical strategies include ways to get students active from the start through activities that build teamwork and immediately get them thinking about the subject matter. 101 activities include ice-breakers for the beginning of class, strategies for the middle of a lesson, and concluding exercises to foster student reflection and future application. In addition, these activities are designed to enliven learning, deepen understanding, and promote retention. Designed for the preservice and inservice teacher, this book is effective for anyone teaching in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and centers for adult education. For professionals working in middle school/secondary school education.

About the Author

Mel Silberman is a psychologist known internationally as a pioneer in the areas of interpersonal intelligence, active learning, and facilitation/consultation. As Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University, Mel has won two awards for his distinguished teaching. He is also President of Active Training, Princeton, N.J., a provider of products and seminars and publications in his areas of expertise. He has more than 30 years experience creating and honing techniques that inspire people to be people smart, learn faster and collaborate effectively.

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205178669
• ISBN-13: 978-0205178667
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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78 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for active learning strategies., September 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject (Paperback)

As a math teacher working in a block schedule for the first time, I was looking for a resource that would help me move from a very traditional lecture format to a more active one. I found this book, which my sister (an English teacher) recommended, to be an excellent source for inspiration.

Silberman provides active strategies that create an opportunity for students to be involved and engaged. Very readable in format, the book provides a wide variety of strategies which are not content specific. My students are very positive about the activities we try in class. In fact, they insist that these activities really help them understand. In addition, research indicates these active experiences should help my students retain the concepts and skills on which we work.

I know my sister has used these strategies not only in her English classroom, but also in the training of teachers, medical personnel, and educators for long-distance learning. She says it's a "must." My principal was delighted when I shared this book with him and he plans to purchase it for the professional library at our high school.

48 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready-to-Use = Good for Me, May 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject (Paperback)

I'm about to student teach on the block schedule. Having never even attended school on a block schedule, I felt very unprepared for keeping students engaged for an hour and a half at a time. Thankfully, this book is well-organized and formatted so that at a glance, I can insert these strategies into my lesson and unit plans. The ideas range from the practical (anticipatory sets, attention getters) to the memorable (great ways to end units and make the lessons last). This was a great buy.

23 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Ideas to Involve Students, August 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject (Paperback)

This book is full of wonderful ideas. It is especially helpful if you teach on the block schedule. The ideas are very easy to implement in the classroom.