978-1-58838-185-9
1-58838-185-4
$24.95 hardcover
978-1-58838-186-6
1-58838-186-2
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5 1/2 x 8 1/2
160 pages
NewSouth Books
Shelton's concept of Consequential Learning recognized that student's learning takes place both in the classroom and in the community, and therefore suggests the development of pedagogies with ties to both students' educations and the formation of their personal characters.
By encouraging students to use classroom lessons to the benefit of their communities, the students learn critical thinking and judgment. Students become self-aware learners, a core value of Consequential Learning, developed by Shelton through work with the students, teachers, and community members of Alabama's schools and colleges, as well as communities nation- and world-wide.
The book places emphasis on schools creating student work that is
relevant to their communities, so as to encourage community involvement in
schools. Shelton offers examples of Consequential Learning, as well
as implementable strategies, demonstrating throughout how students gain
civic as well as academic growth, becoming more fully able to join society
as contributing, informed citizens.
about the author
Jack Shelton has worked with rural schools and communities for thirty
years, and served as an education consultant in the United States and
Australia. In 1979 he organized the Program for Rural Services and
Research at the University of Alabama to foster rural education, economic
development, entrepreneurship, cultural documentation, and community
health.