Engaging the whole child reflections on best practices in learning, teaching, and leadership /

• Corporate Author: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
• Other Authors: Scherer, Marge, 1945-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ©2009.
• Subjects: Motivation in education.; Academic achievement.; Learning.; EDUCATION > Educational Psychology.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

A collection of articles that explore the following questions: do students really want to learn; can schools and classrooms become joyful; and are there natural links between standard curriculum and what motivates students to learn.

Table of Contents:

• Engaging the whole child: heart, mind, and soul
• Inspiring trust and confidence
• Deepening students' thinking
• Instilling the desire to achieve
• Building on student interests
• Empowering students
• Connecting with students' communities and cultures
• Study guide.