Dynamics of Effective Secondary Teaching, MyLabSchool Edition
5th Edition
Published on 15. February 2005
Book
Mixed media product
416 pages
978-0-205-46493-7 (ISBN)
Description
Dynamics of Effective Secondary Teaching integrates theory and research with current classroom practice to help future and in-service secondary teachers make instructional and management decisions for the purpose of improving instruction.
Realistic scenarios, numerous examples and illustrations from all subject areas, classroom observation forms, and valuable websites are what makes this text so practical, providing preservice teachers a direct link to classroom practice. As with previous editions, the major feature of this book is the authors' emphasis on decision-making as the thread that links all the topics together. Decision-making is introduced in Chapter 1 as a process fundamental to educators and is revisited to enforce the application in each chapter. The authors' view of decision-making considers it from a constructivist view of teaching and learning based on reflection and "meaning making."
Unique to this book is the inclusion in each chapter of a scenario in which a middle or secondary school teacher, representing a wide range of subject areas and grade levels, applies key ideas to the classroom. These scenarios, which appear near the beginning of each chapter, are referred to and analyzed throughout the chapter to provide a running commentary on the theoretical content being presented.
Realistic scenarios, numerous examples and illustrations from all subject areas, classroom observation forms, and valuable websites are what makes this text so practical, providing preservice teachers a direct link to classroom practice. As with previous editions, the major feature of this book is the authors' emphasis on decision-making as the thread that links all the topics together. Decision-making is introduced in Chapter 1 as a process fundamental to educators and is revisited to enforce the application in each chapter. The authors' view of decision-making considers it from a constructivist view of teaching and learning based on reflection and "meaning making."
Unique to this book is the inclusion in each chapter of a scenario in which a middle or secondary school teacher, representing a wide range of subject areas and grade levels, applies key ideas to the classroom. These scenarios, which appear near the beginning of each chapter, are referred to and analyzed throughout the chapter to provide a running commentary on the theoretical content being presented.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
639 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-46493-7 (9780205464937)
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Content
Preface.
1. Teacher Decision Making.
Overview.
Assumptions and Beliefs.
Pedagogy: The Discipline of Teaching.
The Basic Dimensions of Pedagogy.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Informed Decision Making.
The Decision-Making Continuum.
The Locus of Decisions.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
2. Building a Climate for Learning.
Overview.
Scenario.
Topic 1: Establishing an Academic Climate.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Topic 2: Promoting High Standards.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Topic 3: Expectation for Success.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Topic 4: Providing Feedback and Praise.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Postscript: School Climate.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Form.
References.
3. Democratic Classroom Discipline.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
The Myths of Discipline.
The Principles of Democracy.
Summary Point.
The Phases of Discipline.
Teacher Power in the Classroom.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
4. Curriculum Considerations.
Overview.
Scenario.
Part I: Update on Curricular Movements.
Standards-Based and Assessment Driven Curriculum.
Application to Practice.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Multicultural Education.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
International/Global Education.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Part II: Viewing Curriculum Through Instructional Eyes.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Structure of Knowledge.
Concept Mapping.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
5. Planning for Teaching.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice: Planning Direction.
Summary Point.
Application to Practice: Planning for Instruction and Evaluation.
Summary Point.
Planning for Evaluation.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
6. Basic Instructional Techniques.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base: Entry, Closure, Motivating Skills.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Questions and Questioning Skills.
Application to Practice: Question Levels.
Application to Practice: Questioning Skills.
Research and Theoretical Base: Supporting Skills, Information-Giving Skills, Listening
Skills.
Application to Practice: Supporting Skills.
Summary Point.
Application to Practice: Information-Giving Skills.
Application to Practice: Listening Skills.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Forms.
References.
7. Primary Instructional Methods.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base: Instructional Methods.
Research and Theoretical Base: Discussion Method.
Application to Practice: Discussion Method.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Lecture Method.
Application to Practice: Lecture Method.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Inquiry Method.
Application to Practice: Inquiry Method.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Simulation-Gaming Method.
Application to Practice: Simulation-Gaming Method.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Forms.
References.
8. Teaching Strategies for Promoting Learning and Achievement.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Scenario.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Forms.
References.
9. Differentiated Instruction: Meeting Special Needs of Students.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
10. Evaluation of Classroom Performance.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
11. Toward Effective Teaching.
Student Teaching and Internship.
Scenario.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Empowering Teachers.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
Index.
1. Teacher Decision Making.
Overview.
Assumptions and Beliefs.
Pedagogy: The Discipline of Teaching.
The Basic Dimensions of Pedagogy.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Informed Decision Making.
The Decision-Making Continuum.
The Locus of Decisions.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
2. Building a Climate for Learning.
Overview.
Scenario.
Topic 1: Establishing an Academic Climate.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Topic 2: Promoting High Standards.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Topic 3: Expectation for Success.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Topic 4: Providing Feedback and Praise.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Postscript: School Climate.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Form.
References.
3. Democratic Classroom Discipline.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
The Myths of Discipline.
The Principles of Democracy.
Summary Point.
The Phases of Discipline.
Teacher Power in the Classroom.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
4. Curriculum Considerations.
Overview.
Scenario.
Part I: Update on Curricular Movements.
Standards-Based and Assessment Driven Curriculum.
Application to Practice.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Multicultural Education.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
International/Global Education.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Part II: Viewing Curriculum Through Instructional Eyes.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Structure of Knowledge.
Concept Mapping.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
5. Planning for Teaching.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice: Planning Direction.
Summary Point.
Application to Practice: Planning for Instruction and Evaluation.
Summary Point.
Planning for Evaluation.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
6. Basic Instructional Techniques.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base: Entry, Closure, Motivating Skills.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Questions and Questioning Skills.
Application to Practice: Question Levels.
Application to Practice: Questioning Skills.
Research and Theoretical Base: Supporting Skills, Information-Giving Skills, Listening
Skills.
Application to Practice: Supporting Skills.
Summary Point.
Application to Practice: Information-Giving Skills.
Application to Practice: Listening Skills.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Forms.
References.
7. Primary Instructional Methods.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base: Instructional Methods.
Research and Theoretical Base: Discussion Method.
Application to Practice: Discussion Method.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Lecture Method.
Application to Practice: Lecture Method.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Inquiry Method.
Application to Practice: Inquiry Method.
Summary Point.
Research and Theoretical Base: Simulation-Gaming Method.
Application to Practice: Simulation-Gaming Method.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Forms.
References.
8. Teaching Strategies for Promoting Learning and Achievement.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Scenario.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
Analysis Forms.
References.
9. Differentiated Instruction: Meeting Special Needs of Students.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
10. Evaluation of Classroom Performance.
Overview.
Scenario.
Research and Theoretical Base.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
11. Toward Effective Teaching.
Student Teaching and Internship.
Scenario.
Application to Practice.
Summary Point.
Empowering Teachers.
Questions for Reflection.
References.
Index.