Full Description
This book presents the most important topics relevant to designing the school curriculum. These topics include learning theory, assessment and evaluation of learning, unit planning and lesson planning. A review of the most important information regarding each topic and an update on the research are presented. Best Practices Observation Instruments, BPOIs, identify the criteria for teaching each topic effectively along with a method for teachers to become proficient at implementing each topic.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Becoming a Proficient Teacher
Chapter 2: Learning Theory: A Foundation for Implementing All Curriculum and Instruction
Chapter 3: Assessment and Evaluation of Learning
Section A: Assessment/Evaluation Background
Section B: Assessing/Evaluating through Teacher-Constructed Tests, Rubrics, and
Proficiency Scales
Chapter 4: Proficient Unit Planning
Chapter 5: Proficient Lesson Planning
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