La autora propone en su libro una estrategia general, el think versus sink aproach, que plantea al profesor pensar en lugar de hundir. Sus planteamientos y estrategias de organización y planificación de clases, resultado de una dilatada experiencia docente vivida en aulas de primaria y de secundaria, suponen una gran aportación al nuevo panorama educativo. Por primera vez, la educación ofrece respuesta a los miles de niños que, con escaso apoyo familiar, porque ni sus padres ni sus abuelos estuvieron escolarizados, se incorporan por primera vez a las escuelas, y considera la influencia de los compañeros un estímulo que mejora la calidad del aprendizaje.
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TOMLINSON, CAROL ANN
Carol Ann Tomlinson is an English educator, author and speaker. She is best known for her innovative work with Differentiated instruction education techniques. Tomlinson is a reviewer for eight journals and has authored over 200 articles, books, and other professional development materials.<BR><BR>Her books on Differentiation, translated into twelve languages, include How to Differentiate Instruction in a Mixed Ability Classroom, The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners, and Leadership for Differentiated Schools and Classrooms. She has recently co-authored a book with noted educational expert Jay McTighe titled Integrating Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design: Connecting Content and Kids.<BR><BR>Carol also participates in several web-related professional development services, including webinars with EdWeek.org and an online Differentiated Instruction course with Knowledge Delivery Systems.<BR><BR>Tomlinson has a background in German, English, education, technological studies in youth education and drama, reading, speech pathology, gifted education, and curriculum and instruction for creative and critical thinking. <BR><BR>Wikipedia