Active Learning : 101 strategies to teach any subject / Mel Silberman.

Includes bibliographical references.

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. Designed for the preservice and inservice teacher, this book is effective for anyone teaching in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and centers for adult education. Silberman's book provides a welcome treasure chest of ideas that all high school teachers and college instructors will find helpful. The activities are succinctly described and can be easily adapted to fit individual instructor needs.