Authors: M. Serra Goethals
ISBN-13: 9780130987440, ISBN-10: 0130987441
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: May 2003
Edition: 2nd Edition
A guide to help readers develop and use best practices in teaching, this useful book emphasizes reflection, assessment, classroom management, diversity, and technology. Real-life scenarios and personal experiences underline the INTASC standards, making this not only an important reference but an interesting and fact-filled read.
Topics comprehensively covered include: observing and analyzing the teaching-learning approach; examining the planning process; accommodating diversity in the classroom; integrating technology; lesson presentation strategies; instructional strategies; creating and maintaining a learning climate; assessing student learning and communicating learning results; collaborative skills with colleagues and community; and tips on searching for teaching positions.
For educators, teacher aids, and others involved in education; because of its comprehensive appendices, this list also includes staff training specialists and those employed in the presentation of seminars and symposia.
Introduction: Introducing the Reflective Approach | 1 | |
Ch. 1 | Observing and Analyzing the Teaching-Learning Process | 10 |
Ch. 2 | Examining the Planning Process | 19 |
Ch. 3 | Designing and Planning Instruction | 35 |
Ch. 4 | Accomodating Diversity in the Classroom | 49 |
Ch. 5 | Integrating Technology Into Teaching and Learning | 60 |
Ch. 6 | Practicing Lesson Presentation Strategies | 77 |
Ch. 7 | Stimulating Critical Thinking: Questioning Strategies | 88 |
Ch. 8 | Varying Instructional Strategies | 101 |
Ch. 9 | Creating a Learning Climate | 113 |
Ch. 10 | Maintaining the Learning Climate | 128 |
Ch. 11 | Assessing Student Learning and Communicating Learning Results | 143 |
Ch. 12 | Collaborating With Colleagues, Parents, and Community | 161 |
Ch. 13 | Reflecting On and Evaluating Teaching | 177 |
Ch. 14 | Continuing the Professional Journey | 191 |
Ch. 15 | Searching for a Professional Teaching Position Begins With You! | 204 |
App. A | Guidelines and Forms for Cooperative Learning Groups | 215 |
App. B | Facilitator Tips Using the Cooperative Group Approach and Other Processes for Focus One Activities | 224 |
App. C | New Teacher Standards: National (INTASC); New Teacher (State); and Technology (ISTE) | 246 |
App. D | Getting Organized | 250 |
App. E | Lesson Plan Models | 253 |
App. F | Professional Portfolio Assessment Criteria | 271 |
App. G | Evaluation Forms | 274 |
App. H | Addresses for State Offices of Certification | 279 |
Index | 283 |