200+ Active Learning Strategies and Projects for Engaging Students' Multiple Intelligences [Paperback]

James A. Bellanca (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1412968852 | ISBN-13: 978-1412968850 | Publication Date: November 11, 2008 | Edition: Second Edition

Organized by intelligence area, this resource provides more than 200 new and enhanced strategies to help teachers increase students’ motivation and transform them into active learners.

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"The many lessons and ideas are a treasure trove for teachers. I am keeping the book on my desk for ideas throughout the school year." (Julie Steimel, Teacher )

"Each activity lists the purpose, materials needed, what to do, and variations. This is great!" (Ken Garwick, Retired Elementary School Teacher )

"I loved the book! Well-written, well-focused, well-thought out. The best part is the reproducibles, which are a wonderful follow-up for using the strategies in your classroom." (Pam Jackson, Alternative Seventh-Grade Teacher )

"I will definitely use this book. I like how there is an activity on each page. The kids will have fun and enjoy them." (Debbie Christian, Third-Grade Teacher )

"With its easy-to-use format, this book is a valuable resource for planning lessons. The activities address the needs of different learners and are simple to integrate into the standards-based curriculum. I have found the activities particularly helpful in transforming passive learners into more active learners." (Elizabeth Price, Resource Specialist Teacher )

About the Author

James Bellanca founded SkyLight Professional Development in 1982. As its president, he mentored more than a dozen author-consultants as he led SkyLight in pioneering the use of strategic teaching and comprehensive professional development. Prior to meta-analyses that marked the effectiveness of cooperative learning, graphic organizers, and other cognitive strategies on student achievement, Bellanca coauthored more than a dozen texts that advocated the application of these tools across the curriculum, with the theme, “not just for the test but for a lifetime of learning.” Currently, Bellanca is building on the theories of cognitive psychologist Reuven Feuerstein to develop more effective responses to the learning needs of low-performing students whose academic achievement continues to lag behind those who have greater learning advantages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; Second Edition edition (November 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412968852
• ISBN-13: 978-1412968850
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,118,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars With over 200 research-based activities and projects for increasing student motivation and on-task learning in K-12 classrooms, January 10, 2009

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This review is from: 200+ Active Learning Strategies and Projects for Engaging Students' Multiple Intelligences (Paperback)

James Bellanca's 200+ ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES AND PROJECTS FOR ENGAGING STUDENTS' MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES, 2ND EDITION offers an updated edition of ACTIVE LEARNING HANDBOOK FOR THE MULTIPLE INTELLGENCES CLASSROOM with over 200 research-based activities and projects for increasing student motivation and on-task learning in K-12 classrooms. Step-by-step directions for each activity and checklists of tips and procedures lend to an invaluable reference.