How do we specifically help kids become good problem-solvers in school as well as in their everyday lives? Desperately Seeking Solutions discusses the specific skills and the critical and creative thinking that go into confronting problems. Organized for easy classroom use, the book introduces a five-step plan for handling almost any situation—defining the problem, considering possibilities, choosing the best option, taking action, and evaluating decisions. Concrete examples teacher-specific tips, and educational games complement this important resource.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Kathy Paterson
EAN: 9781551382470
COUNTRY: Canada
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WEIGHT: 240 g
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PUBLISHED BY: Pembroke Publishing Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 2009-10-08
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GENRE: EDUCATION / Professional Development
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Educational strategies and policy, Teacher training, Teachers’ classroom resources and material, Educational material
Kathy Paterson is a teacher and drama specialist with more than 25 years of classroom experience. A popular speaker and writer, she is involved in teacher training with several universities on issues around differentiation and effective teaching practices. The author of Every Adult's Guide to Talking to Teens and How Do I Teach and Keep My Sanity, her books have been translated in the Czech Republic, Germany, Indonesia, Lithuania, and Slovenia.
