Methods for Teaching
Promoting Student Learning in K-12 Classrooms
8th Edition
Published on 10. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-13-514572-2 (ISBN)
Description
Planning. Implementing. Assessing. The act of teaching is founded on these three principles. It is the process of doing these three things well that makes for good teaching. The goal of this book is to provide the tools that will enable preservice and inservice teachers to plan, implement, and assess effectively in this era of standards and accountability.
This general methods text covers teaching in a practical fashion, while providing complete and concise coverage. The book is organized into four units. Each chapter is organized with the following pedagogical features: an introduction, learning objectives, an Applying in the Classroom case study and questions, a Reflecting On feature (which ties the content of the chapter to the INTASC standards,) a summary, Preparing for Your Licensure Examination feature, Video Classroom Exercise, Developing Your Portfolio, Questions for Discussion, Suggestions for Field Experience, and Tools for Teaching, and key concepts.
The text is designed to be interactive. It emphasizes case studies and real-life classroom scenarios. This book provides students with the resources they need to master the material and become not just competent, but a good and effective teacher.
This general methods text covers teaching in a practical fashion, while providing complete and concise coverage. The book is organized into four units. Each chapter is organized with the following pedagogical features: an introduction, learning objectives, an Applying in the Classroom case study and questions, a Reflecting On feature (which ties the content of the chapter to the INTASC standards,) a summary, Preparing for Your Licensure Examination feature, Video Classroom Exercise, Developing Your Portfolio, Questions for Discussion, Suggestions for Field Experience, and Tools for Teaching, and key concepts.
The text is designed to be interactive. It emphasizes case studies and real-life classroom scenarios. This book provides students with the resources they need to master the material and become not just competent, but a good and effective teacher.
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Content
1. Introduction: A Model for Teaching
Applying Teaching and Standards in the Classroom
Standards and Professional Development
The Teacher's Role
Teaching: An Analysis
Diversity in the Classroom
The Three-Phase Approach to Instruction
The Teacher as Decision Maker
The Importance of Reflection in Teaching
Technology in the Classroom
UNIT ONE: MANAGING CLASSROOMS FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
2. Classroom Management: Prevention
Applying Effective Strategies for Preventing Classroom Management Problems
Classroom Management: An Overview
Prerequisites to Effective Management
Teacher Expectations: Implications for Management and Instruction
Management and Instruction
Planning for Effective Management
Teaching Rules and Procedures
Communicating with Parents
Technology in the Classroom
Diversity in the Classroom
3. Classroom Management: Interventions
Applying Effective Classroom Management Interventions in the Classroom
Sources of Management Problems
Characteristics of Effective Interventions
Diversity in the Classroom
Theoretical Approaches to Intervention
An Intervention Continuum
Serious Management Problems: Violence and Aggression
UNIT TWO: STANDARDS AND PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
4. Standards and the Goals of Instruction
Applying Standards and Goals in the Classroom
Sources of Goals
Diversity in the Classroom
The Three Domains of Learning
Content in the Cognitive Domain
Technology in the Classroom
5. Formulating Goals and Objectives Using Standards
Applying Goals and Objectives in the Classroom
The Influences of Standards on Classroom Goals and Objectives
The Role of Goals and Objectives in Planning
Alternate Formats
Gronlund's Instructional Objectives
Technology in the Classroom
Diversity in the Classroom
Objectives and Reflection
6. Planning for Assessment with Standards
Applying Planning for Assessment in the Classroom
Decision Making and Planning
Reasons for Planning
Long Term Planning
Unit Planning
Lesson Planning
The Total Lesson Plan
Diversity in the Classroom
Adapting Lesson Planning for Everyday Use
Technology in the Classroom
Planning and Reflecting
UNIT THREE: STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION
7. Questioning Strategies in an Era of Standards and Accountability
Applying Questioning Strategies in the Classroom
Questioning Levels
Question Focus
Questioning Strategies
Diversity in the Classroom
Questioning Skills: The Cognitive Domain and Critical Thinking
Motivating Students Through Questioning
Technology in the Classroom
8. Meeting Standards Through Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies
Applying Teacher-Centered Strategies in the Classroom
Teacher and Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
Diversity in the Classroom
Guided Discovery Strategies
Lecture-Discussion
Technology in the Classroom
9. Meeting Standards Through Student-Centered Strategies
Applying Characteristics of Learner-Centered Instruction
Characteristics of Learner-Centered Instruction
Cooperative Learning Strategies
Diversity in the Classroom
Discussion Strategies
Problem-Based Instruction
Technology in the Classroom
10. Building on Learner Differences: Instructional Strategies
Applying Instructional Strategies: The Changing Face of U.S. Classrooms
Multi-Cultural Education
Teaching EEL Students
Teaching Students Placed at Risk
Inclusion
Technology in the Classroom
Learning Styles
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
UNIT FOUR: STANDARDS AND ASSESSING INSTRUCTION
11. Assessing Learning in an Era of Standards and Accountability
Classroom Assessment
Preparing Effective Assessment Items
Diversity in the Classroom
Grades and Scoring
Feedback Systems
Technology in the Classroom
Glossary
References
Index
Applying Teaching and Standards in the Classroom
Standards and Professional Development
The Teacher's Role
Teaching: An Analysis
Diversity in the Classroom
The Three-Phase Approach to Instruction
The Teacher as Decision Maker
The Importance of Reflection in Teaching
Technology in the Classroom
UNIT ONE: MANAGING CLASSROOMS FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
2. Classroom Management: Prevention
Applying Effective Strategies for Preventing Classroom Management Problems
Classroom Management: An Overview
Prerequisites to Effective Management
Teacher Expectations: Implications for Management and Instruction
Management and Instruction
Planning for Effective Management
Teaching Rules and Procedures
Communicating with Parents
Technology in the Classroom
Diversity in the Classroom
3. Classroom Management: Interventions
Applying Effective Classroom Management Interventions in the Classroom
Sources of Management Problems
Characteristics of Effective Interventions
Diversity in the Classroom
Theoretical Approaches to Intervention
An Intervention Continuum
Serious Management Problems: Violence and Aggression
UNIT TWO: STANDARDS AND PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
4. Standards and the Goals of Instruction
Applying Standards and Goals in the Classroom
Sources of Goals
Diversity in the Classroom
The Three Domains of Learning
Content in the Cognitive Domain
Technology in the Classroom
5. Formulating Goals and Objectives Using Standards
Applying Goals and Objectives in the Classroom
The Influences of Standards on Classroom Goals and Objectives
The Role of Goals and Objectives in Planning
Alternate Formats
Gronlund's Instructional Objectives
Technology in the Classroom
Diversity in the Classroom
Objectives and Reflection
6. Planning for Assessment with Standards
Applying Planning for Assessment in the Classroom
Decision Making and Planning
Reasons for Planning
Long Term Planning
Unit Planning
Lesson Planning
The Total Lesson Plan
Diversity in the Classroom
Adapting Lesson Planning for Everyday Use
Technology in the Classroom
Planning and Reflecting
UNIT THREE: STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION
7. Questioning Strategies in an Era of Standards and Accountability
Applying Questioning Strategies in the Classroom
Questioning Levels
Question Focus
Questioning Strategies
Diversity in the Classroom
Questioning Skills: The Cognitive Domain and Critical Thinking
Motivating Students Through Questioning
Technology in the Classroom
8. Meeting Standards Through Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies
Applying Teacher-Centered Strategies in the Classroom
Teacher and Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
Diversity in the Classroom
Guided Discovery Strategies
Lecture-Discussion
Technology in the Classroom
9. Meeting Standards Through Student-Centered Strategies
Applying Characteristics of Learner-Centered Instruction
Characteristics of Learner-Centered Instruction
Cooperative Learning Strategies
Diversity in the Classroom
Discussion Strategies
Problem-Based Instruction
Technology in the Classroom
10. Building on Learner Differences: Instructional Strategies
Applying Instructional Strategies: The Changing Face of U.S. Classrooms
Multi-Cultural Education
Teaching EEL Students
Teaching Students Placed at Risk
Inclusion
Technology in the Classroom
Learning Styles
Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
UNIT FOUR: STANDARDS AND ASSESSING INSTRUCTION
11. Assessing Learning in an Era of Standards and Accountability
Classroom Assessment
Preparing Effective Assessment Items
Diversity in the Classroom
Grades and Scoring
Feedback Systems
Technology in the Classroom
Glossary
References
Index