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Seven Constructivist Methods: A Planning Guide for Invisible Teaching » (1st Edition)

Book cover image of Seven Constructivist Methods: A Planning Guide for Invisible Teaching by GABLER

Authors: GABLER, Gabler, Michael Schroeder, Patricia Ed. Schroeder
ISBN-13: 9780205360567, ISBN-10: 0205360564
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Date Published: December 2002
Edition: 1st Edition

Author Biography: GABLER

Book Synopsis

Two teacher educators present seven discrete instructional methods for use in the secondary classroom. Chapters in the first half of the volume discuss the principles of constructivist classroom management and offer suggestions for planning professional lessons and using cooperative learning techniques. The second part of the text is devoted to seven student-centered teaching methods ranging from various types of discussions and interactive mini-lectures to independent student exploration. The volume does not contain an index. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

	Acknowledgments
Sect. A	The Learning Environment	1
Module 1	What is a Constructivist Approach?	3
Module 2	Resocializing	9
Pt. 1	The Importance of Change	10
Pt. 2	Constructivist Classroom Management	28
Sect. B	BrushUp	35
Module 3	Planning Professional Lessons	37
Module 4	Techniques and Tools	55
Module 5	Questioning Skills	67
Pt. 1	Promoting Effective Questioning	67
Pt. 2	Do's, Don'ts, and Tips	77
Module 6	Peer-Group Learning (PGL)	87
Pt. 1	Peer-Group Techniques	87
Pt. 2	Activity Sheets	96
Sect. C	Constructivist Methods	105
Module 7	Investigating Learners' Previous Experiences (ILPE) Method	107
Module 8	Teaching Concepts	121
Pt. 1	The Deductive Concept Method	121
Pt. 2	The Inductive Concept Method	134
	Overview to Classroom Discussions	145
Module 9	The Directed Discussion Method	147
Module 10	The Exploratory Discussion Method	161
Module 11	The Reflective Discussion Method	173
Module 12	The Interactive Presentation Method	189
	Methods Finale: Integrating Methods	199
	Behind the Scenes	201
App	Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards	203