Lost and Found: CARTIE Classrooms for Reclaiming Students

by David Boers

Overview

Based on the teaching experience of author David Boers, and supported by literature and research in the field, Lost and Found shares successful ways of developing a classroom in which learning can occur to a meaningful degree. Boers offers multiple methods of establishing personal relationships for enhancing cooperation to give hope and encouragement for teachers of reluctant or discouraged learners. In the final analysis, he offers a formula for creating an environment in which both students and teachers feel comfortable, cooperative, happy, and successful.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761824121
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	09/23/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

David Boers is Professor of Graduate Education, Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Figures Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Foreword Chapter 4 Teachers Make the Difference Chapter 5 The Roots of CARTIE Chapter 6 Operational Philosophy Chapter 7 Beginning Where They Are: Another Look Chapter 8 Psychology and Methodology Within the Philosophy Chapter 9 Success Orientation Chapter 10 CARTIE: A Brief Overview Chapter 11 Caring Chapter 12 Accepting Chapter 13 Recognizing Chapter 14 Trust Building Chapter 15 Identity Building Chapter 16 Establishing Self-Worth Chapter 17 American Education: A Perspective Chapter 18 Epilogue Chapter 19 Notes Chapter 20 References Chapter 21 About the Author