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Author Walker, Kathy, author

Title Engagement matters : personalised learning for grades 3 to 6 / Kathy Walker and Shona Bass
Published Camberwell, Vic. : ACER Press, 2011
Camberwell, Victoria : ACER Press, 2011
é2011

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Description v, 105 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm + 1 computer disc
4 3/4 in
Contents 1. Teaching and learning in the 21st century: engagement, motivation and sustained learning -- 2. The Walker Learning Approach grades 3-6 -- 3. Recommendations for schools introducing the Walker Learning Approach -- 4. Education research projects -- 5. Planning and documentation -- 6. Assessment and reporting -- 7. Case studies -- 8. Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions
CD-ROM files: Files compatible with Word 97-2003 [11 files] -- These same files but compatible with Word 2007 onwards -- ERP Artefact Plan sample.pdf -- ERP Assessment Guide sample.pdf
Summary Engagement Matters provides a step-by-step, practical guide for teachers, emphasising student engagement, empowerment and achievement, and importantly, personalised learning. The transition from Grade 2 into the middle and upper primary years is made seamless through the provision of tips, activities and explanatory theory. The Walker Learning approach uses a project based and student empowerment model of teaching and learning based upon the key principles of Developmental Curriculum also described as play or play and project based curriculum
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes System requirements for CD-ROM disc: computer with Adobe Reader or other PDF reading software
Subject Active learning.
Child-centered education
Curriculum planning.
Education, Elementary.
Education, Primary.
Inquiry-based learning.
Project method in teaching.
Student-centered learning.
Teacher-student relationships.
Author Bass, Shona Lee
Bass, Shona, author
Bass, Shona.
ISBN 9780864318312
Other Titles Engagement matters: personalised learning for grades three to six