Overview
This flexible framework, grounded in research, helps schools build on the strengths of existing programs to successfully implement standards-based learning, social-emotional learning, and cognitive development.
Full Product Details
Author: Greg Mullen (Exploring the Core, LLC) ,
Greg Mullen (Exploring the Core, LLC)
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
Weight: 0.360kg
ISBN: 9781544384245
ISBN 10: 1544384246
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 07 May 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
In his book, Greg Mullen explores the intricate connections between academic, social-emotional, and human development and how these ideas should be considered when teaching the whole child. -- Christine Clement, Instructional Coach Greg Mullen provides useful guidance and valuable information for all teachers in this timely book on an important topic! -- Deb Bible, Educational Consultant This book promotes self-reflection for the teacher as well as for the students, and it describes vertical planning to identify critical elements of key standards throughout the grade levels, all while being written in user-friendly tone that makes it accessible to all readers. -- Lisa Graham Director, Early Childhood Education Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment is a skillfully balanced presentation for how to thoughtfully design and implement content standards, progress monitoring, and social emotional learning in the modern classroom. -- Ashley LaCroix, Technology Integrator Greg Mullen infuses this book with a refreshing passion for teaching. Not only does this book clearly define Common Core Standards, but it also individualizes core standards for every learner, including meeting the all important social and emotional factors required so students can learn. -- Charla Buford Bunker, FOCUS Instructor Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment is filled with with strategies on how to begin shifting toward a standards-based approach. These strategies will be extremely useful to all teachers, both those that are beginning their careers and those who are experienced and looking to implement standards-based and social-emotional learning. -- Meghan Schofield, Third Grade Teacher
In his book, Greg Mullen explores the intricate connections between academic, social-emotional, and human development and how these ideas should be considered when teaching the whole child. -- Christine Clement, Instructional Coach Greg Mullen provides useful guidance and valuable information for all teachers in this timely book on an important topic! -- Deb Bible, Educational Consultant This book promotes self-reflection for the teacher as well as for the students, and it describes vertical planning to identify critical elements of key standards throughout the grade levels, all while being written in user-friendly tone that makes it accessible to all readers. -- Lisa Graham Director, Early Childhood Education Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment is a skillfully balanced presentation for how to thoughtfully design and implement content standards, progress monitoring, and social emotional learning in the modern classroom. -- Ashley LaCroix, Technology Integrator Greg Mullen infuses this book with a refreshing passion for teaching. Not only does this book clearly define Common Core Standards, but it also individualizes core standards for every learner, including meeting the all important social and emotional factors required so students can learn. -- Charla Buford Bunker, FOCUS Instructor Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment is filled with strategies on how to begin shifting toward a standards-based approach. These strategies will be extremely useful to all teachers, both those that are beginning their careers and those who are experienced and looking to implement standards-based and social-emotional learning. -- Meghan Schofield, Third Grade Teacher
Author Information
Greg Mullen is a credentialed educator that has spent the past few years developing an approach toward standards-based education through a lens of social-emotional learning. Inspired by his years as a classroom teacher in California public, private, and charter schools, his focus now is helping schools, teachers, and families troubleshoot obstacles in personalizing education. He enjoys spending his spare time researching across academic disciplines and occasionally performing as a rock musician. Having released his first book, Creating a Self Directed Learning Environment, he continues to write and speak on topics of personalizing education across the country. Learn more about his work at www.ExploringTheCore.com
