Schools for All Kinds of Minds: Boosting Student Success by Embracing Learning Variation
Mary-Dean Barringer
A dynamic, brain-based strategy for closing the achievement gap in schools
This book shows how educators at all levels can develop expertise in "learning variation"-understanding how all kind of minds learn-and apply this knowledge to improve classroom instruction and close the achievement gap. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 494.
This book shows how schools can--and must--develop expertise in "learning variation" (understanding how different kinds of minds learn) and apply this knowledge to classroom instruction in order to address the chronic learning challenges and achievement gap faced by millions of students. Barringer shows how using what we know about learning variation with a focus on discovering learning strengths, not just deficits, can help schools create plans for success for those students who often find it elusive. The book specifically addresses how school leaders can incorporate this knowledge into instructional practice and school-level policy through various professional development strategies. ... Read more
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