Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success

by Sternberg, Robert J.; Jarvin, Linda; Grigorenko, Elena L.

• ISBN13: 9781412964524
• ISBN10: 1412964520
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-08
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

'This is a blockbuster of a book. It allows teachers to follow standards, but provides space for them to develop students' wisdom, intelligence, and creativity (and of course success). Both teachers and students will come to understand themselves and their values better.'-William E. Doll, Jr., Professor EmeritusLouisiana State UniversityThe essential guide for teaching beyond the test!Students with strong higher-order thinking skills are more likely to become successful, lifelong learners. Based on extensive, collaborative research by leading authorities in the field, this book shows how to implement teaching and learning strategies that nurture intelligence, creativity, and wisdom.This practical teaching manual offers an overview of the WICS model-Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, Synthesized-which helps teachers foster students' capacities for effective learning and problem solving. Teachers will find examples for language arts, history, mathematics, and science in Grades K'12, as well as:- Hands-on strategies for enhancing students' memory, analytical, creative, and practical skills- Guidelines on teaching and assessing for successful intelligence- Details on how to apply the model in the classroom- Teacher reflection sections, suggested readings, and sample planning checklistsTeaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success is ideal for educators seeking to broaden their teaching repertoire as they expand the skills and abilities of students at all levels.

Table of Contents

List of Tables

About This Book

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity

Introduction to Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity

What Is the WICS Model?

Your Turn: What Is Your Pattern of Strengths?

Why and How to Teach for Successful Intelligence

Introduction to Teaching for Successful Intelligence

How to Enhance Memory Skills

How to Enhance Analytical Skills

How to Enhance Creative Skills

How to Enhance Practical Skills

Your Turn: Identify Different Types of Teaching Strategies

Integrating Teaching and Assessment in Your Classroom

Introduction to Integrating Teaching and Assessment

Matching Assessment and Instruction

General Guidelines for Developing Diversified Assessments

Assessing and Rating Memory Skills

Assessing and Rating Analytical Skills

Assessing and Rating Creative Skills

Assessing and Rating Practical Skills

Your Turn: Develop Different Types of Assessment Questions

Why and How to Teach for Wisdom

Introduction to Teaching for Wisdom

Three Wisdom-Based Thinking Skills

Six General Guidelines for Teaching for Wisdom

Reflection: How Can You Promote Wise Thinking in Your Classroom?

Synthesis: Helping Students Achieve Success and Satisfaction in Their Lives

Introduction to Achieving Balance

How to Balance It All

A Word of Wisdom on Learning Goals

Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity, Synthesized Answer Keys

Appendix to Section I: Suggested Further Readings for Those Who Want to Learn More About the WICS Model and Other Resources on Teaching Strategies

Appendix to Section II: Mnemonic Techniques and Strategies

Appendix to Section III: Cross-Reference of Sample Tables by Grade, Level, Content Area, Response Format, and Cognitive Skill Assessed

References

Index

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