Tollefson, K. <br/><br/>
Cultivating the learner-centered classroom :  from theory to practice / 
Kaia Tollefson and  Monica K. Osborn. 
 - Thousand Oaks:  Corwin Press,  2008. 
 - xvi, 198 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> The authors help both new and experienced educators engage in a fundamental shift in their teaching approach: from behaviorism to constructivism; from following recipes to understanding the learning process; from standardized, age-based expectations to using standards for individualizing expectations and instruction; and from coercing obedience to facilitating students′ authority and autonomy. Readers will find examples illustrating learner-centered strategies in action, information about how to work more effectively with students with special needs, and methods for:<br/><br/>    Organizing the classroom<br/>    Planning instruction for individuals, small groups, or an entire class<br/>    Building students′ responsibility for their own learning<br/>    Observing, assessing, and reporting student growth<br/><br/>Practical and accessible, Cultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom is an essential companion for teachers who want to empower and motivate students for lifelong learning. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781412949965 (cloth) 9781412949972  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Active learning.<br/>Individualized instruction.<br/>Constructivism (Education)<br/>Classroom environment--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DUCE LB1027.23.T65