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The Learner-Centered Classroom and School
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The Learner-Centered Classroom and School

Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation and Achievement

Jossey-Bass, 1997 mais...


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8

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Recommendation

Education professionals Barbara L. McCombs and Jo Sue Whisler explain why they believe that the “learner-centered” approach is the best way to engage and motivate students, and to revamp and revitalize schools. The authors explain the learner-centered educational philosophy and detail the ways that teachers and administrators can utilize this proven, practical approach. getAbstract recommends their guidance to school administrators, teachers, students and their parents, as well as to the policy makers who shape education.

Take-Aways

  • Many US students consider the current educational curriculum irrelevant.
  • Teachers and schools should customize their teaching techniques to suit students’ unique talents and capabilities.
  • The “learner-centered” approach to teaching focuses on what makes each learner special while motivating students to learn.

About the Authors

Barbara L. McCombs is a senior director and Jo Sue Whisler is a senior associate at the Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory (McREL) in Aurora, Colorado.


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