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This is a blockbuster of a book It allows teachers tfollow standards, but provides space for them tdevelop students wisdom, intelligence, and creativity (and of course success) Both teachers and students will come tunderstand themselves and their values better —William E Doll, Jr, Professor Emeritus Louisiana State University The essential guide for teaching beyond the test! Students with strong higher-order thinking skills are more likely tbecome successful, lifelong learners Based on extensive, collaborative research by leading authorities in the field, this book shows how timplement teaching and learning strategies that nurture intelligence, creativity, and wisdom This practical teaching manual offers an overview of the WICS model—Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, Synthesized—which helps teachers foster students capacities for effective learning and problem solving Teachers will find examples for language arts, history, mathematics, and science in Grades K–12, as well as: - Hands-on strategies for enhancing students memory, analytical, creative, and practical skills - Guidelines on teaching and assessing for successful intelligence - Details on how tapply the model in the classroom - Teacher reflection sections, suggested readings, and sample planning checklists Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success is ideal for educators seeking tbroaden their teaching repertoire as they expand the skills and abilities of students at all levels
