For Homeschool Parents, and

All Teachers

Whether the student is   a young adult

or a small child, learning lasts longer

when it is based on thinking strategies.

Chapter 11 encompasses a collection of thinking techniques and strategies.

Thinking happens best

when the information is personalized

for the learner's ability level.

Chapter 3:  Individualize to Surpass Sameness

Learning happens faster when teams tackle new material together.

Chapter 5:  Third Graders. First Time Writers.

True Learning:

A Renaissance in Education

presents

- lesson samples used and proved,

- student stories experienced by the children,

- a plethora of unique techniques applied to create effective teaching.

Children and young adults enjoy teamwork,

and opportunities to present their work  alone or with a team or group.

Whether a first time substitute, a new teacher, or an experienced teacher,

solidly tested ideas improve students' confidence and trust

and lead to independent and authentic learning.

Stories:

Save the Sub

 A substitute, on her first day of teaching,  is scheduled to teach

- 5 music classes with

- 3 different grade levels and only

- one 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,

the day is successful.

 Every child earns a red star on the one question assignment!

Students Become Teachers

An experienced teacher, watching his high school students enjoy

teaching each other from the textbook,

decides being a coordinator of his students

is as effective as teaching

in the front of the class.

Chapter 2:   Students As Science Teachers

Strategies and enrichment,

analysis lessons, student teams, and independent learners fill the pages in

True Learning:

A Renaissance in Education