| Description |
xxix, 598 pages, I-14 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Part I: Perspectives on Effective Teaching Performance -- Chapter 1: The Art of Effective Teaching -- The Reasons for Teaching -- The Art of Effective Teaching -- The Concept of Learning How to Learn -- The Learning Paradigm and Constructivism -- A Final Note -- Chapter 2: The Effective Teacher -- Review of the Research on Teaching: The Science -- Teacher Styles -- Teacher Expectations -- Teacher Traits -- Teacher Effects -- The Master Teacher -- Cautions and Criticisms -- Beyond Effective Teaching: New Research, New Paradigms -- Part II: Professional Skills Associated with Effective Teaching -- Chapter 3: Instructional Objectives -- The Aims of Education -- Types of Objectives -- Educational Taxonomies -- Establishing Specific Objectives -- Applying Gronlund's Objectives -- Writing Your Own Goals and Objectives -- Additional Thoughts on Objectives -- Chapter 4: Instructional Planning -- How Teachers Plan -- Unit Plans -- Lesson Plans -- Sample Lesson Plans -- Chapter 5: Instructional Strategies -- Instructional Approach I: If Teaching a Specific Skill or Process, then Use Practice and Drill -- Instructional Approach II: If Checking for Student Understanding, then Use Various Forms of Questioning -- Instructional Approach III: If Seeking to Present Complex Ideas Efficiently, then Use Lecture -- Instructional Approach IV: If Fostering Critical or Creative Thinking, then Use Strategies that Emphasize Student-Centered Learning -- The Instructional Debate -- Theory into Practice -- Chapter 6: Instructional Materials -- Selecting Instructional Materials -- Presenting Materials -- Textbooks -- Textbook and Pedagogical Aids -- Workbook Materials -- Simulations and Games -- Theory into Practice -- Chapter 7: Technology in the Classroom -- A Rationale for Using Technology -- Chalkboard and Display Board -- Overhead Projectors and PowerPoint -- Films -- Televisions and Videos -- Computers -- Telecommunication Systems -- Theory into Practice -- Chapter 8: Instructional Grouping -- Classroom Seating Arrangements -- Whole Group Instruction -- Small Group Instruction -- Individualized Instruction for Enhanced Student Learning -- Theory into Practice -- Chapter 9: Classroom Management and Discipline -- Approaches to Classroom Management -- Implementing Alternative Approaches to Classroom Management -- Discipline Issues -- Theory into Practice -- Chapter 10: Standards and Student Assessment -- Criteria for Selecting Tests -- Standardized and Nonstandardized Tests -- Teacher-Made Tests -- Authentic Assessments -- Administering and Returning Tests -- Theory into Practice -- Chapter 11: Student Evaluation and Teacher Accountability -- Types of Evaluation -- Evaluation Methods and Approaches -- Traditional Grading -- Standard-Based Grading -- Records and Reports of Performance -- Communication with Parents -- Accountability -- Theory into Practice -- Part III: Professional Development for Effective Teaching Performance -- Chapter 12: Professional Development -- Reforming Teacher Education -- Helping the Beginning Teacher -- Self-Evaluation -- Supervision and Evaluation -- New Forms of Evaluation -- National Board Certification -- Professional Associations and Activities -- Theory into Practice |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Teaching.
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Effective teaching.
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Classroom management.
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Lesson planning.
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Teachers -- Training of.
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| Author |
Lasley, Thomas J.
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| LC no. |
2003046403 |
| ISBN |
0072564288 alkaline paper |
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