Teaching for Successful Intelligence: To Increase Student Learning and Achievement, 2nd Edition

"This book will provide valuable assistance, organization, and vision to teachers for whom lesson planning is new or challenging!"
—Stephen M. Bongiovi, English Department Chair
Seaford High School, NY

"I found myself engrossed, reading every word, and quite frankly, wishing for even more! Beyond a doubt, teachers will use this book!"
—Ronald W. Poplau, Instructor
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, KS

"A very useful addition to my teaching methodology! There is a need for this book."
—J. Petrina McCarty-Puhl, Science Teacher
Robert McQueen High School, Reno, NV

Strengthen critical thinking skills with strategies that dramatically improve student performance!

Coauthored by two internationally renowned educators and researchers, this resource helps teachers strengthen their classroom practice with lessons that promote successful intelligence—a set of abilities that allow students to adapt and succeed within their environment, make the most of their strengths, and learn to compensate for their weaknesses.

The authors demonstrate how to design instructional units that help students apply successful intelligence to solve problems and make decisions. This research-based text also includes:

1. Sample unit plans and 40 ready-to-use lessons illustrated with classroom examples
2. Proven assessment techniques to promote the development of creative, analytical, and practical thinking skills
3. Approaches to encourage both passive and active learning

With teacher reflection activities and suggested homework for students, this resource is ideal for strengthening students' higher-order thinking abilities and raising overall academic performance!

About The Authors:
Robert J. Sternberg is currently the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, where he is also professor of psychology. Prior to that, he was IBM Professor of Psychology and Education at Yale University. Sternberg received his PhD from Stanford and is the recipient of eight honorary doctorates. In addition, he has won more than two dozen awards for his work. He is a former president of the American Psychological Association and is the author of over 1100 books, articles, and book chapters.

Elena Grigorenko is associate professor of child studies and psychology at Yale University and associate professor of psychology at Moscow State University. Grigorenko has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books. She has received many professional awards, and her research has been funded by various federal and private organizations. Grigorenko has worked with children from around the world, including those living in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.