For Homeschool Parents and New Teachers

Whether  an adult or a small child -

learning is faster and lasts longer

when learning is based on thinking strategies.

Thinking happens best

when the information is personalized

for the learner's ability level

(see Chapter 3:  Individualize to Surpass Sameness),

and teams tackle new material together.

(see Chapter 5:  Third Graders. First Time Writers.).

True Learning: A Renaissance in Education

presents lesson samples, student stories, and

a plethora of unique techniques - 

for all ages -

5 to 50.

Children and even adults enjoy teamwork,

markers that smell from licorice to lime,

and opportunities to present their work.

Whether a first time substitute or an experienced teacher,

solidly tested ideas create confidence and trust.

Save the Sub

 A substitute on her first day of teaching,

is scheduled to teach

- 5 music classes,

- 3 different grade levels,

- with only a 15 minute video on Bach

She's quickly given

a set of specific skill steps

based on high student participation.

With students on task

and the teacher in control,

she has a great day,

 and every child earns a red star on their paper!

Students Do the Teaching

An experienced teacher, watching his students enjoy

teaching each other,

decides being a coordinator for his class

is as effective as teaching alone.

(High school students take over in

Chapter 2:  Students As Science Teachers).

Strategies and enrichment,

analysis lessons, and student independence

 fill the pages in

True Learning: A Renaissance in Education