TY - BOOK AU - Silberman, Mel. TI - Active learning: 101 strategies to teach any subject SN - 9780205178667 U1 - 370.1523 SIL PY - 1996/// CY - Boston PB - Allyn and Bacon KW - Active learning KW - Activity programs in education KW - Team learning approach in education KW - Learning, Psychology N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - The only book to cover active learning in the middle or secondary classroom, this is a sourcebook of hundreds of instructional strategies to engage students in learning for any subject. KEY TOPICS: Specific, practical strategies include ways to get students active from the start through activities that build teamwork and immediately get them thinking about the subject matter. 101 activities include ice-breakers for the beginning of class, strategies for the middle of a lesson, and concluding exercises to foster student reflection and future application. In addition, these activities are designed to enliven learning, deepen understanding, and promote retention. ER -