The Language of Learning: Teaching Students Core Thinking, Listening, and Speaking Skills
- ISBN-10
- 1892989611
- ISBN-13
- 9781892989611
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02-26
- Publisher
- Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.
- Author
- Margaret Berry Wilson
Description
Your essential guide for teaching core competencies that every child needs for developing into a highly engaged, self-motivated learner. The Language of Learning offers a practical approach to teaching essential communication skills: Listening and understanding; Thinking before speaking; Speaking clearly and concisely; Asking thoughtful questions; Giving high-quality answers; Backing up opinions with reasons and evidence; Agreeing thoughtfully; Disagreeing respectfully.
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