Becoming an EC-4 Teacher in Texas

by Nath, Janice L.; Cohen, Myrna

• ISBN13: 9780534603007
• ISBN10: 0534603009
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-25
• Publisher: Thomson-Wadsworth

Summary

This is the only introduction to teaching text that is specifically built around the new Texas standards for teacher certification. Although there are many excellent introductory teaching texts, none of these are matched precisely to the Texas teacher certification standard. There are several practice TExES books, but they are short on theory. Nath and Cohen combine both, so not only will students pass the Texas certification text, they will also learn a great deal about good teaching practice.

Table of Contents

Preface	xvii
About the Editors	xxi
About the Contributors	xxiii
Test Framework for Field 100	xxix
DOMAIN I DESIGNING INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT TO PROMOTE STUDENT LEARNING	1	(1)
COMPETENCY 1	2	(20)
Understanding Human Development	3	(19)
Stephanie L. Knight
Robin Rackley
Terms to Know	3	(13)
Explanation of Competency One	4	(1)
Theories of Growth and Development	4	(2)
Piaget's Stage Theory of Cognitive Development	6	(5)
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development	11	(1)
Social and Emotional Development	12	(1)
Stages of Moral Development	13	(2)
Physical Development During Early Childhood	15	(1)
Information Processing Theories of Development	15	(1)
Summary	16	(1)
Glossary	17	(1)
Suggested Activities	18	(1)
Practice Questions	19	(1)
Web Links	20	(1)
References	21	(1)
COMPETENCY 2	22	(21)
Appreciating Human Diversity	23	(20)
Eileen R. Westerman
Janice L. Nath
Myrna D. Cohen
Emiliano Gonzalez
Gena Jerkins
Terms to Know	23	(14)
Demographic Dynamics	24	(1)
Integrating Multiculturalism in the School Community	25	(8)
Facilitating Positive Classroom Environments by Recognizing Cultural Differences	33	(2)
Curriculum Restructuring	35	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Glossary	37	(1)
Suggested Activities	38	(1)
Practice Questions	39	(1)
Web Links	40	(1)
References	41	(2)
COMPETENCY 3	43	(55)
Part I---Designing Effective Instruction	44	(31)
Janice L. Nath
Terms to Know	44	(24)
Beginning with a Goal	45	(1)
Long-Range Goals and Plans	46	(2)
Daily Goals and Objectives	48	(2)
Writing a Good Objective	50	(8)
Lesson Plan Format	58	(1)
Creating Relevant, Meaningful, and Age-Appropriate Goals and Objectives	58	(10)
The Lesson Cycle	68	(1)
Summary	68	(1)
Glossary	69	(1)
Suggested Activities	70	(1)
Practice Questions	71	(2)
Web Links	73	(1)
References	74	(1)
Part 2---Designing Effective Instruction---Considering Other Factors	75	(23)
Janice L. Nath
Terms to Know	75	(18)
Answering Children's Needs	76	(1)
Opportunities to Explore	77	(13)
Supporting Resources	90	(3)
Summary	93	(1)
Glossary	93	(1)
Suggested Activities	94	(1)
Practice Questions	94	(2)
Web Links	96	(1)
References	97	(1)
COMPETENCY 4	98	(35)
Part I---Using Learning Theories	99	(16)
Sandy Cmajdalka
Terms to Know	99	(11)
Behaviorism	100	(2)
Social Learning Theory	102	(1)
Cognitive Views of Learning	103	(2)
Information Processing	105	(2)
Constructivism	107	(1)
Complex Cognitive Processes	107	(2)
Transfer of Learning	109	(1)
Types of Knowledge	109	(1)
Application Tips for the Classroom	110	(1)
Summary	110	(1)
Glossary	111	(1)
Suggested Activities	111	(1)
Practice Questions	112	(1)
Web Links	113	(1)
References	113	(2)
Part 2---Considering a Range of Factors That Impact Learning	115	(18)
Janice L. Nath
Terms to Know	115	(14)
Organizational Skills	116	(1)
Home and Community Factors That Impact Learning	117	(3)
Learning and Thinking Styles	120	(8)
Other Factors That Have an Effect on Learning	128	(1)
Summary	129	(1)
Glossary	129	(1)
Suggested Activities	130	(1)
Practice Questions	130	(1)
Web Links	131	(1)
References	132	(1)
DOMAIN II CREATING A POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT	133	(1)
COMPETENCY 5	134	(41)
Part I---The Case for Teacher Enthusiasm and High Expectations	135	(14)
Myrna D. Cohen
Terms to Know	135	(9)
Enthusiasm	136	(3)
Expectations	139	(5)
Summary	144	(1)
Glossary	144	(1)
Suggested Activities	145	(1)
Practice Questions	146	(1)
Web Links	147	(1)
References	147	(2)
Part 2---Maintaining a Safe and Productive Physical and Emotional Environment	149	(26)
Angela Spaulding
Terms to Know	149	(21)
Understanding Environmental Influences	150	(1)
Physical and Emotional Environmental Factors That Impact Learning	151	(19)
Summary	170	(1)
Glossary	170	(1)
Suggested Activities	170	(1)
Practice Questions	171	(2)
Web Links	173	(1)
References	173	(2)
COMPETENCY 6	175	(38)
Part 1---Managing Classroom Routines	176	(17)
Diane Mullins Clay
Terms to Know	176	(12)
Classroom Routines and Procedures	177	(5)
Effective Scheduling	182	(1)
Managing Transitions	183	(2)
Managing and Using Materials, Supplies, and Technology	185	(2)
Noninstructional Duties	187	(1)
The Roles of Paraprofessionals, Volunteers, and Other Professionals	187	(1)
Summary	188	(1)
Glossary	189	(1)
Suggested Activities	189	(1)
Practice Questions	189	(2)
Web Links	191	(1)
References	191	(2)
Part 2---Managing Student Behavior	193	(20)
Terry Brandt
Terms to Know	193	(14)
Developing a Plan	194	(1)
Developmental Stages of Children's Social Development	194	(2)
Establishing Standards of Behavior	196	(3)
Preventing Classroom Discipline Problems	199	(1)
Specific Discipline Programs	200	(1)
Policies and Procedures	201	(2)
We Make the Rules and Children Break Them	203	(2)
Responding to Misbehavior	205	(1)
Guiding Students Toward Self-Management	206	(1)
Summary	207	(1)
Glossary	207	(1)
Suggested Activities	208	(1)
Practice Questions	208	(2)
Web Links	210	(1)
References	210	(3)
DOMAIN III IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIVE INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT	213	(1)
COMPETENCY 7	214	(18)
Communicating Effectively	215	(17)
Myrna D. Cohen
Terms to Know	215	(13)
Clear, Accurate, and Appropriate Communication	216	(1)
Skilled Questioning	217	(7)
Communicating Directions, Explanations, and Procedures	224	(1)
Interpersonal Skills	224	(4)
Summary	228	(1)
Glossary	228	(1)
Suggested Activities	229	(1)
Practice Questions	229	(2)
Web Links	231	(1)
References	231	(1)
COMPETENCY 8	232	(47)
Part 1---Actively Engaging Children in Learning	233	(28)
Janice L. Nath
Terms to Know	233	(23)
Teacher Roles	234	(1)
How to Use Various Activities	235	(12)
Maximizing Children's Thinking	247	(1)
A Risk-Free Environment for Critical Thinking	248	(2)
Linking Higher-Level Thinking to Assessment	250	(1)
The Language of Thinking	251	(1)
Allocating Time	251	(3)
Learner-Centered and Teacher-Centered Instruction	254	(2)
Criteria for Evaluating Appropriateness of Materials, Resources, Technology, and Instructional Activities	256	(1)
Summary	256	(1)
Glossary	257	(1)
Suggested Activities	257	(1)
Practice Questions	258	(2)
Web Links	260	(1)
References	260	(1)
Part 2---Motivating Learners	261	(18)
Sandy Cmajdalka
Terms to Know	261	(13)
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation	262	(1)
General Approaches to Motivation	263	(2)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs	265	(1)
Self-Perception and Motivation	266	(1)
Self-Esteem	267	(1)
Goals and Motivation	267	(1)
Attribution Theory	268	(1)
Anxiety and Motivation	269	(1)
Effective versus Ineffective Praise	269	(1)
Practical Applications for the Classroom	270	(4)
Summary	274	(1)
Glossary	274	(1)
Suggested Activities	275	(1)
Practice Questions	275	(2)
Web Links	277	(1)
References	278	(1)
COMPETENCY 9	279	(28)
Using Technology in the EC--4 Classroom	280	(27)
Mary E. Parker
Janice L. Nath
Terms to Know	280	(20)
Obtaining Equipment	282	(1)
The Physical Environment	282	(1)
The Teacher Technologist	283	(1)
Sharing Information	283	(1)
Acquiring Information	284	(4)
Evaluation	288	(2)
Learning Centers	290	(1)
Electronic Communities	291	(1)
Problem Solving	291	(1)
Project Learning with Technology	292	(1)
The State Standards	293	(7)
Summary	300	(1)
Glossary	300	(2)
Suggested Activities	302	(1)
Practice Questions	303	(1)
Web Links	304	(2)
References	306	(1)
COMPETENCY 10	307	(40)
Part 1---Using a Variety of Appropriate Assessment Techniques to Monitor Student Progress	308	(24)
Pam Lindsey
Terms to Know	308	(19)
Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation: What's the Difference?	309	(1)
The Assessment Process	310	(3)
Formative and Summative Data	313	(1)
Formal Assessment	314	(2)
Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA)	316	(4)
Constructing a Teacher-Made Test	320	(3)
Informal Assessment	323	(1)
Alternative Assessment Procedures as Informal Data Sources	324	(3)
Summary	327	(1)
Glossary	327	(1)
Suggested Activities	328	(1)
Practice Questions	329	(1)
Web Links	330	(1)
References	330	(2)
Part 2---Flexibility, Responsiveness, and Effective Feedback	332	(15)
Veronica Lopez Estrada
Isela Almaguer
Terms to Know	332	(10)
The Effective Teacher	333	(1)
Responsive Instruction Makes Use of Communication Techniques	334	(1)
Providing High-Quality, Timely Feedback	335	(7)
Summary	342	(1)
Glossary	342	(1)
Suggested Activities	343	(1)
Practice Questions	343	(1)
Web Links	344	(1)
References	345	(2)
DOMAIN IV FULFILLING PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES	347	(1)
COMPETENCY 11	348	(21)
Interacting and Communicating with Families	349	(20)
Jennifer L. Martin
Jo Ann Engelbrecht
Lillian Chenoweth
Terms to Know	349	(14)
Interacting with Parents of Very Young Children	351	(1)
Interacting with Diverse Families	352	(3)
Communicating with Families	355	(2)
Conducting Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences	357	(4)
Engaging Families in Children's Education	361	(2)
Summary	363	(1)
Glossary	364	(1)
Suggested Activities	364	(1)
Practice Questions	364	(2)
Web Links	366	(1)
References	366	(3)
COMPETENCY 12	369	(27)
Interacting and Communicating with Other Educators and Contributing to the School and District	370	(26)
Donna Cunningham
Lin Moore
Terms to Know	370	(18)
Reflection and Interaction	371	(3)
Collaboration	374	(5)
Participation	379	(2)
Evaluation	381	(2)
Professional Development	383	(5)
Summary	388	(1)
Glossary	389	(1)
Suggested Activities	390	(1)
Practice Questions	391	(2)
Web Links	393	(1)
References	393	(3)
COMPETENCY 13	396	(31)
Understanding Legal and Ethical Requirements and the Structure of Education in Texas	397	(17)
Gary R. Clay
Terms to Know	397	(13)
Legal Requirements for Educators	398	(1)
Laws Regarding Special Education	398	(3)
Laws for Teachers	401	(4)
Ethical Guidelines for Educators in Texas	405	(3)
Structure of the Texas Education System	408	(2)
Summary	410	(1)
Glossary	410	(1)
Suggested Activities	411	(1)
Practice Questions	411	(2)
Web Links	413	(1)
References	413	(1)
Study and Test-Taking Skills: Preparing for and Taking the Test	414	(13)
Janice L. Nath
Cynthia G. Henry
Registration	415	(1)
Preparing for Test Day	416	(2)
The Test	418	(6)
Long-Term Study Plans	424	(2)
Contact Numbers	426	(1)
Index	427