Productive Struggle in the 6-12 Classroom

Barbara R. Blackburn, a Top 30 Global Guru in Education, is the bestselling author of over 40 books and is a sought-after national and international consultant. She was an award-winning professor at Winthrop University and has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.

• 1. The Basics of Productive Struggle 2. Student Motivation and Learning Dispositions 3. Instruction for Productive Struggle 4. What is the Right Level for Productive Struggle 5. Scaffolding for Productive Struggle 6. Assessment in the Productive Struggle Classroom 7. Common Concerns about Productive Struggle 8. Collaborating for Productive Struggle

“This is an essential read for any secondary educator ready to move beyond rote memorization and toward a classroom culture where "hard" is synonymous with "engaging." Dr. Blackburn reveals that if we remove the struggle, we remove the opportunity for the student to own their learning. In her latest work, Productive Struggle in the 6-12 Classroom, Dr. Blackburn provides a vital roadmap for educators seeking to transform the learning experience for secondary students.”—Ms. Allison Wright, 7th-grade Science teacher, Freedom Middle School, Franklin, TN