Project for School Innovation

Cultivating Student Reflection

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Book (104 pp.)

Based on a Successful Program at:
Cambridgeport School

Written by teachers:
Katie Charner-Laird, Sarah Fiarman, Frederick Won Park, and Sylvia Soderberg

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Description
This book explores the key elements of instruction and assessment that teachers at Cambridgeport use to foster critical thinking skills in elementary students, giving them tools to self-assess, to manage their own learning, to express emotions constructively, and to become creative, confident learners. A central component of this reflection is the school’s portfolio system, which allows students to develop their ability to reflect on, and talk about, their own progress, goals, and learning styles. More...

Major Topics Covered
Student Assessment, Teaching Techniques, Discipline and Rewards, Supporting Teachers, Curriculum Planning

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