Promoting Independent Learning in the Primary Classroom

From birth, human beings are striving to make sense of the world. They learn through interaction, modelling first hand experience and independent action. Most children arrive at school with the notion that being independent and having the desire to take responsibility has been seen, in their homes, as a good thing. However, what often happens is that responsibility may be denied them in school and further bids for independence are viewed as negative behaviour. This book argues that independence in the classroom should be seen as beneficial for learners and also for teachers. Jill Williams makes a compelling case for a climate in which decision making is valued, where children are enabled to solve problems and where children and adults respect each others point of view, arguing that this will be a climate in which independence flourishes. In turn the benefits in terms of teaching and learning will be apparent for both the children and the teachers. The notion of independence in the classroom is explored through vivid cameos showing positive relationships between teachers and learners, inspirational classroom organization and management and examples of children taking their learning forward in an environment where they have choices. The careful monitoring, assessment and discussion of teaching and learning which is presented highlights the benefits for both learners and teachers when there is a focus on independence.

Business & Money

Williams, Jill

Education & Reference

Open University Press

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

The authors describe the crisis they faced in their marriage and explains how their Christian faith rejuvenated their relationship

Rekindled: How to Keep the Warmth in Marriage

Religion & Spirituality

Jenkins, Jerry B.

Williams, Pat

Christian Books & Bibles

Fleming H. Revell Co.

The authors share their experiences as adoptive parents of eight Asian children, dispel the fears and myths of adoption, and offer adivce and reassurance to both prospective and present parents

Twelve Part Harmony

Biographies & Memoirs

Just Between Us

As the parents of 12 children, Pat and Jill Williams know how difficult it is for husbands and wives to set apart time to be together before the Lord. That's why they've created this book, meant to supplement--but not replace--daily Bible readings.

every couple should read this book.

Keep the Fire Glowing: How a loving marriage builds a loving family.

Keep the Fire Glowing

This devotional will help keep your marriage warm and glowing. Short daily devotions, especially for the busy couple - will fuel your day or evening with power-filled thoughts. Each daily theme focusing on the home, marriage, and family can also be a springboard to further Bible study.

Kindling: Daily Devotions for Busy Couples

Worship & Devotion

Thomas Nelson Publishers

Here's the book to turn to if that greeting card just doesn't express your feelings or if eloquence deserts you.
Whether you need a quick quip that puts what you want to say into a few words or a thoughtful sentence to start your own creativity flowing, this book puts dozens of well-worded messages at your fingertips. Quotes and notes included range from the traditional to the inexpected and cover: -- Love &amp; Marriage -- Birth &amp; Birthdays -- Family &amp; Friends -- In Sickness &amp; In Health -- Moving Up &amp; Moving On -- Thank-yous -- Postscripts &amp; Afterthoughts

Quick Notes and Fast Quotes for Every Occasion (Self-Counsel Series)

Reference

Self Counsel Press Inc

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Promoting Independent Learning in the Primary Classroom

Promoting Independent Learning in the Primary Classroom

Rekindled: How to Keep the Warmth in Marriage

Twelve Part Harmony

Just Between Us

Rekindled: How to Keep the Warmth in Marriage

Keep the Fire Glowing

Just Between Us

Kindling: Daily Devotions for Busy Couples

Quick Notes and Fast Quotes for Every Occasion (Self-Counsel Series)