Full Description
An essential repertoire of practical teaching and classroom management strategies
Featuring a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods text equips students with the content knowledge and skills they need to become effective K-8 teachers. The book maximizes instructional flexibility, reflects current educational issues, highlights recent research, and models best pedagogical practices. Current and realistic examples, a section in each chapter on using technology in the classroom, and material on differentiating instruction for diverse learners—including students with special needs and English language learners—make this a must-have resource for any K-8 teacher.
Contents
Preface
Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Correlation Chart
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Correlation Chart
PART I: SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUCCESSFUL LEARNING
Chapter 1: Establishing the Foundations for Teaching and Learning
Chapter 2: Teaching Diverse Students
Chapter 3: Managing the Classroom Environment
PART II: SEQUENCING AND ORGANIZING INSTRUCTION
Chapter 4: Planning and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 5: Developing Unit and Daily Lesson Plans
Chapter 6: Evaluating and Measuring Student Learning
PART III: DESIGNING INSTRUCTION TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING
Chapter 7: Using Direct Teaching Methods
Chapter 8: Using Authentic Teaching Methods
Chapter 9: Using Integrated Teaching Methods
Chapter 10: Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies
Appendix A: Laboratory Experience: Microteaching and Reflective Teaching
Appendix B: State Licensure/Certification and Reciprocity
Appendix C: Praxis II Case Histories Format
Glossary
References
Index
About the Authors
