Problem-Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach - Rilegato

Barell, John

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1412950031 ISBN 13: 9781412950039

Casa editrice: Corwin Pr, 2007

Riassunto

A step-by-step guide for teaching your students to think critically and solve complex problems!

Problem-based learning expert John Barell troubleshoots the PBL process for teachers, drawing from practical classroom experience. Step-by-step procedures make this remarkably effective teaching model accessible and highly doable for all teachers, from beginners to veterans. This standards-based, teacher-friendly second edition of the author's popular PBL guide includes:

• Examples showing problem-based learning in action
• Answers to frequently asked questions on standards-based implementation
• Thorough guidelines for developing problems for students to solve
• Rubrics and assessment tips to ensure that standards are met

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Recensione

"Deserves a place on every educator's bookshelf. This book offers multiple examples of easy and practical ways to incorporate problem-based inquiry into every classroom." (Jeff Robbins, Science Teacher 2006-11-21)

"An easy-to-read, straightforward approach to improving student achievement. This valuable resource refocuses on what is most important in our educational system: getting kids to think for themselves." (Randal M. Koch, Principal 2006-11-21)

"Barell shares numerous examples from teachers and students to illustrate what inquiry looks like and provides the necessary tools and step-by-step guidelines to bring problem-based learning to your classroom." (Cheryl Hopper, Director 2006-11-21)

"Provides both the theoretical and practical framework for structuring instruction that will stimulate the natural curiosity of students." (David Weiss, Assistant Superintendent 2006-11-22)

"A winning, application-based analysis of PBL. Teachers receive an excellent survey of the process with attention to troubleshooting common issues and problems." (California Bookwatch, March 2007 2007-04-11)

"Enables teachers to prepare their students to take ownership of a task and use appropriate learning resources in acquiring contextual and procedural knowledge and gaining proficiency in problem-solving skills through self-directed learning and collaborative teams. For those starting out exploring problem-based learning and discovering how to facilitate the learning process, this book is a place to begin." (NSTA Recommends 2007-05-03)

"Barell has provided a sound strategy and an easy-to-follow outline for the PBL process." (Teacher Librarian, April 2007 2007-11-07)

L'autore

John Barell is Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Teaching at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, and former public school teacher in New York City.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Corwin Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412950031
• ISBN 13: 9781412950039
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 179