Meet Every Learner's Needs delivers research-backed techniques to transform classrooms into dynamic learning environments in which all students are appropriately challenged - and appropriately supported - every day.
Based on teacher and Modern Classrooms Project cofounder Robert Barnett's experience training thousands of teachers worldwide, this book provides a methodology for K-12 educators to design lessons and courses that respond to individual learners' unique needs and help every learner develop authentic understanding. This approach has empowered educators and students in all grade levels and content areas, everywhere from underperforming inner-city public schools to elite international schools, across all fifty states and over 150 countries.
The book includes highly practical tips and templates, which busy teachers can use to provide better instruction immediately. Throughout the book, readers will learn how to: - Make direct instruction accessible and engaging to all learners - Develop strong personal relationships with and between learners - Create efficient learning experiences that give learners ownership and autonomy - Share this approach with their colleagues and communities
Meet Every Learner's Needs will leave readers both inspired and empowered to redesign instruction in their classrooms and communities. It will help educators, administrators, and parents take immediate action to create learning experiences that help all students truly succeed.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xv
About the Author xix
Foreword xxi
Learning Objectives 1
Introduction: The Fundamental Challenge of Teaching 3
Part 1 Redesigning Lessons 17
The Challenge of Lessons 19
Step 1 Digitize Direct Instruction 27
Step 2 Get Learners Working Together 45
Step 3 Sit Down With Your Students 55
Step 4 Require Mastery 67
Part 2 Redesigning Courses 85
The Challenge of Courses 87
Step 5 Help Learners Set the Pace 95
Step 6 Develop Sustainable Systems 111
Step 7 Track and Communicate Progress 123
Step 8 Inspire Students to Excel 137
Part 3 Redesigning Instruction 151
The Challenge of Instruction 153
Step 9 Prepare for Launch 163
Step 10 Build Buy-In 175
Step 11 Empower Your Colleagues (Should-Do) 191
Step 12 Shape the Conversation (Aspire-to-Do) 201
Conclusion: Change Starts Every Day 215
Notes on Research 225
Notes on Teacher Tips 229
Index 231
