It has become increasingly evident while working with in-service and pre-service teachers that educators are seeking meaningful solutions to teaching and learning. Engaging Students: Using the Unit in Comprehensive Lesson Planning provides the solution. Beirne and Velsor have constructed a new method to design, implement, and manage teaching and learning that blends the tenets of Constructivism, Bloom's Taxonomy, and Multiple Intelligence Theory-including their updates and revisions. The Unit introduces a systematic method of teaching and learning that assists educators at all levels in the implementation of this comprehensive approach to learning in a natural way. Providing direct instruction to educators in regard to the thorough planning of a unit and lessons with a special focus on objectives and assessments, Engaging Students is comprehensive and incorporates historical perspectives withcutting edge ideals.

By Dianna P. Beirne and Kathleen G. Velsor

Introduction: The Rationale-Setting the Stage for Lesson and Unit Planning
Chapter 1: Background-The Three Pillars of Planning
Chapter 2: Tying It All Together and Making It Work-Blending the Pillars of Planning
Chapter 3: Steps to The Unit Design-Designing the Lesson and Unit Plans
Chapter 4: Hands-On Activities-Using Bulletin Boards and Learning Centers
Chapter 5: Assessment-Constructing Assessment Systems for the Lesson and Unit
Chapter 6: Resources-Additional References to Extend Your Knowledge
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
References
Index