Full Description
This entry in the James H. Stronge Research-to-Practice Series focuses on the characteristics of teachers who create supportive learning environments for their students. By conveying a sense of immediacy, credibility, and caring, they communicate to students in both verbal and nonverbal ways that are essential to cultivating a positive and productive learning community.
In this book, Stronge, Grant, and Hindman provide a comprehensive overview of the qualities of a supportive teacher. They offer a bridge between research-based theories and practical classroom applications, with templates, planning forms, and other reproducibles. The authors help teachers move toward establishing a learning environment that contributes to effective instructional practices. Topics include: engaging students and their families, effective communication, student ownership of the learning environment, and much more.
IN THIS BOOK...
What dispositions support teaching and student learning?
What knowledge do teachers need to support teaching and learning?
What teacher skills are necessary for a positive learning environment?
Reproducible resources
Annotated bibliography
Contents
1. Introduction * What is Teacher Effectiveness? * Why is Teacher Quality Important? * What is the Relationship Between Teacher Quality and Student Learning? * How is the Book Organized? * How Can the Book be Used to Promote Teacher Quality? 2. What Dispositions Support Teaching and Student Learning? * Immediacy * Teacher Credibility * Caring * Welcoming and Engaging Caregivers * And more... 3. What Knowledge Do Teachers Need to Support Teaching and Learning? * Knowledge Through Subject-Matter Preparation, Certification, and Experience * Knowledge of How to Communicate * And more... 4. What Teacher Skills are Necessary for a Positive Learning Environment? * Learning Environment Basics * Student Ownership * And more... 5. Conclusion 6. Reproducible Resources 7. Annotated Bibliography and References
