Table of Contents
Forewords vii
The Revolution Unfolding in American Education Rick Stiggins vii
What If Students Were Engineers of Their Own Learning? Carol Ann Tomlinson ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: The Power of Student-Led Academic Teaming 1
Student-Led Academic Teaming: From SEL to SECL 2
The Urgent Need to Build Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Skills 4
SEL Research Findings Are Promising 6
Enter Educational Neuroscience 7
A New Pedagogical Model for Reform 7
How This Book Can Help 9
Chapter Contents 10
Who Should Use This Book? 10
Glossary: Key Terms for Academic Teaming 11
Points to Consider: Introduction 15
What's Coming 16
Chapter 1 Introduction to Student-Led Academic Teaming 17
The Neuroscience of Student-Centered Instruction 18
The Three Phases of Core Instruction 20
Teacher-Centered Direct Instruction 20
Teacher-Led Student Groups 24
Student-Led Academic Teaming 26
Student and Teacher Roles Transformed 29
Getting Started and Growing in Mastery 32
The Power to Change 33
Cooperative Learning versus Academic Teaming 34
Questions for Reflection 35
Points to Consider: Chapter 1 37
What's Coming 38
Chapter 2 Implementing High-Functioning Academic Teams 39
The Enabling Conditions 39
A Defined Team: Stability, Team Size, and Diversity 40
Stability 40
Team Size and Diversity 41
Roles and Clear Norms of Conduct 45
A Clear and Compelling Purpose: Productive Struggle, Accountability, and Interdependence 50
Productive Struggle 51
Accountability 54
Interdependence 56
Creating and Sustaining a Supportive Environment:
Recognition, Resources, and Teacher Coaching 59
Recognition and Resources 59
Teacher Coaching 60
Supporting Academic Teaming Development 62
Recognizing When Teams Are High-Functioning-Or Not 64
Scripted Cooperative Learning Programs May Limit High Performance 65
Reflection Questions for Evidence of High-Functioning Teams 66
Points to Consider: Chapter 2 68
What's Coming 69
Chapter 3 Neuroscience and Other Research Support for Academic Teaming 70
Research Support for Teaming 70
Brains Within a Team Can Synchronize 70
Collaboration Increases Brain Synchrony 71
Talking About New Learning Helps the Learner Remember It 71
Teams Make Better Cognitive Decisions Than Individuals 71
Student-Led Academic Teams Enhance Positive Social-Emotional Growth 71
Student-Led Academic Teams Make Better Social-Emotional Decisions Than Individuals 73
Student-Led Academic Teaming Helps Develop Collaborative Problem-Solving Skills 73
Student-Led Academic Teaming Supports Visible Learning 73
Student-Led Academic Teaming Supports Personalized Learning 75
Student-Led Academic Teaming Develops Sustained Attention 76
Student-Led Academic Teaming Addresses Cultural Diversity 76
Teachers Also Benefit from Teaming 77
Points to Consider: Chapter 3 78
What's Coming 79
Chapter 4 Student-Led Academic Teaming Results 80
Des Moines Public Schools: Narrowing the Achievement Gap-Des Moines, Iowa 81
Howe Elementary School 82
A New Commitment to Instructional Transformation 82
Equity and Access for All 83
Howe Kindergarten Achievement Gap Drops to Zero 85
Students Recognize Their Growth 89
Committing to Student-Led Academic Teaming 90
North High School 91
Moving to a Culture of Student Empowerment 92
Classroom Systems for Increased Student Success 94
Better Serving Special Education Students Through Teams 95
Narrowing Academic and Skills Gaps at North High School 96
Lincoln High School 97
Positive Changes in Teacher Practice 98
Growth in Student Achievement, Engagement, Ownership, and Leadership 99
Continuing Toward a Brighter Future 100
Remarkable Achievement Results in Des Moines 101
Major Successes in Des Moines Public Schools 104
Points to Consider: Chapter 4 106
What's Coming 107
Chapter 5 Leading Classroom Change to Academic Teaming 108
Leading the Change in Vision 109
Constantly Communicating the Vision 111
Identifying Early Adopters 112
Expanding the Coalition 113
Aligning the Support Systems 115
Resistance Wanes 116
Central Office Support 117
Pitfalls to Avoid 120
Some Critical Advice 122
Points to Consider: Chapter 5 123
Conclusion Academic Teaming - Model Instruction for the 21St Century 124
Master Teachers or Master Students? 124
Accelerating Toward Mastery with Academic Teaming 125
Master Teachers Develop Master Teams 126
The Power and Potential of Academic Teaming as a Reform 126
How Does Academic Teaming Help Teachers? 127
How Does Academic Teaming Help Students? 128
How Does Academic Teaming Help Schools? 128
How Does Academic Teaming Help Parents and Guardians? 128
How Does Academic Teaming Help Teacher Preparation Programs? 129
How Does Neuroscience Support Academic Teaming? 129
How Does Academic Teaming Help Policy Makers? 131
Final Thoughts 131
Points to Consider: Conclusion 132
Appendices
Appendix A Crosswalk for CASEL's SEL Competencies and Academic Teaming 134
Appendix B Crosswalk for Harvard's SEL Skills and Academic Teaming 138
Appendix C Key 21st-century Skills 143
Appendix D Crosswalk for Growth Mindset and Academic Teaming 145
Appendix E Crosswalk for Equity Principles and Academic Teaming 147
Appendix F Crosswalk for the Five Strategies of Formative Assessment to Academic Teaming 153
Appendix G Crosswalk for the Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning to Academic Teaming 155
Appendix H Crosswalk for Old and New Economy Skills and Bloom's Taxonomy 158
References 160
