Active Learning Across the Content Areas

Wendy Conklin · Andi Stix

Jan 2014 · Teacher Created Materials

About this ebook

This professional resource provides educators with research-based strategies to engage students in a meaningful and effective learning environment. Included are step-by-step instructions to involve learners, ideas for assessment, and application activities. These strategies will help students to create their own knowledge and develop higher-order thinking, decision-making skills, and more. Presented in a multi-modal approach, this resource provides opportunities to develop the skills needed to be successful across the content areas in all four domains. The ultimate goal is to create college- and career-ready young adults. The fun and purposeful strategies presented in this book will get students on their feet, creating an active learning environment in the classroom!

About the author

Andi Stix, Ph.D., is a national educational consultant and administrator who has been actively teaching for over 25 years. Dr. Stix specializes in constructivist education at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. Her interactive classroom philosophy and activities have been incorporated into the curriculum of many school systems throughout the country.