Guide on the Side

Through research-backed strategies and practical applications, author Julia A. Simms explores self-regulated learning, instructional sequences, and brain-based learning. She examines the development of cognitive and metacognitive skills, working memory, and effective explicit instruction, offering step-by-step guidance for teachers to facilitate student learning. By supporting students through guided practice and monitoring, educators can help build declarative and procedural knowledge, enhance self-efficacy, and bridge learning gaps.K 12 teachers can use this book to: Enhance student learning outcomes through development of self-aware learning practicesUnderstand how knowledge, memory, and metacognition work to inspire further learningIncorporate strategies that develop students mental capacities as independent learnersEmploy action research processes to align goals with strategies that ensure successful outcomesMake students active agents in lifelong learning, setting goals with curious mindsetsContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Self-Regulated LearningChapter 2: KnowledgeChapter 3: CognitionChapter 4: MetacognitionChapter 5: MotivationEpilogueReferencesIndex