Effective Instructional Strategies
From Theory to Practice
4th Edition
Published on 18. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-4833-0658-2 (ISBN)
Description
A concise and easy-to-read K-12 methods text that covers practical information all teachers need to be effective
The Fourth Edition of Effective Instructional Strategies: From Theory to Practice provides thorough coverage of the strategies and essential skills that every teacher needs to know. This text applies the latest research findings and useful classroom practices to the instructional process by presenting a Theory to Practice approach to instruction, emphasizing the intelligent use of teaching theory and research to improve classroom instruction. Logically and precisely providing information about how to be an effective classroom teacher, this text has been carefully designed to maximize instructional flexibility and to model established principles of instruction. It was further designed to expand the pedagogical teaching knowledge of teachers and their instructional repertoires.
The Fourth Edition of Effective Instructional Strategies: From Theory to Practice provides thorough coverage of the strategies and essential skills that every teacher needs to know. This text applies the latest research findings and useful classroom practices to the instructional process by presenting a Theory to Practice approach to instruction, emphasizing the intelligent use of teaching theory and research to improve classroom instruction. Logically and precisely providing information about how to be an effective classroom teacher, this text has been carefully designed to maximize instructional flexibility and to model established principles of instruction. It was further designed to expand the pedagogical teaching knowledge of teachers and their instructional repertoires.
Reviews / Votes
"The text is absolutely well written, well organized, and clear." -- Jennifer Milam, University of Akron "It is current, well planned, and laid out in a progression that makes sense." -- Patricia Hewitt, University of Tennessee at Martin "Overall, Kenneth Moore has written a comprehensive and practical text for undergraduate methods students." -- Christine Bond, Salve Regina University "I think this textbook has excellent organization and resources." -- Laura Hummell, California University of Pennsylvania "The book is very student friendly." -- Randall Westbrook,Fairleigh Dickinson University "Perfect for a semester length course and text for student future reference for studying/library." -- Teresa Clements, University of Houston-VictoriaMore details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1086 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4833-0658-2 (9781483306582)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2011
3rd Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€113.00
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Person
Kenneth D. Moore (EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston) has been involved in teacher education for more than 35 years. During his tenure in higher education he served as Dean of Teacher Education for 12 years and worked closely with school administrators, classroom teachers, student teachers, and teacher education candidates. Dr. Moore has authored four books, numerous journal publications, an ERIC monograph, and has presented many papers at regional and national conventions. He has also served as Director of the Southwest Regional Association of Teachers of Science, President of the Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators, President of the Oklahoma Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and President of the Arkansas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. He is a past member of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Board of Examiners (BOE).
Content
Part I: Setting the Stage for Successful Learning
Chapter 1: Getting Ready for the Classroom
Chapter 2: Teaching Diverse Students
Part II: Organizing the Dynamic Classroom
Chapter 3: Managing the Classroom Environment
Chapter 4: Engaging and Motivating Learning
Chapter 5: Using Classroom Technology
Part III: Sequencing and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 6: Planning and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 7: Developing Unit and Daily Lesson Plans
Chapter 8: Evaluating and Measuring Learning
Part IV: Designing Instruction to Maximize Student Learning
Chapter 10: Using Teacher-Centered Teaching Methods
Chapter 11: Using Authentic Teaching Methods
Chapter 12: Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies
Chapter 13: Using Integrated Teaching Methods
Chapter 1: Getting Ready for the Classroom
Chapter 2: Teaching Diverse Students
Part II: Organizing the Dynamic Classroom
Chapter 3: Managing the Classroom Environment
Chapter 4: Engaging and Motivating Learning
Chapter 5: Using Classroom Technology
Part III: Sequencing and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 6: Planning and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 7: Developing Unit and Daily Lesson Plans
Chapter 8: Evaluating and Measuring Learning
Part IV: Designing Instruction to Maximize Student Learning
Chapter 10: Using Teacher-Centered Teaching Methods
Chapter 11: Using Authentic Teaching Methods
Chapter 12: Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies
Chapter 13: Using Integrated Teaching Methods