Students Taking Charge in Grades K-5

<p>Discover how to design innovative learning environments that increase student ownership so they can achieve at high levels and meet rigorous standards. <i>Students Taking Charge </i>shows you how to create student-driven classrooms that empower learners through problem-based learning and differentiation where students pose questions and actively seek answers. Technology is then used seamlessly throughout the day for information communication collaboration and product generation.</p><p>You’ll find out how to:</p><ul> <li>Design an <i>Authentic Learning Unit</i> which is at the core of the <i>Learner-Active Technology-Infused Classroom</i> aimed at engaging students;</li> <li>Understand the structures needed to support its implementation and empower students;</li> <li>Build the facilitation strategies that will move students from engagement to empowerment to efficacy.</li> </ul><p>This new K–5 edition offers a more detailed look into elementary school implementation. With the book’s practical examples and step-by-step guidelines you’ll be able to start designing your innovative classroom immediately!</p>