Methods For Effective Teaching (2nd Ed)

by BURDEN P

• ISBN13: 9780205291939
• ISBN10: 0205291937
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: PRENTICE HALL PTR

Summary

This text is designed to provide readers with comprehensive, up-to-date, research-based coverage of general teaching methods. It is a scholarly synthesis of the research base on effective K-12 teaching, yet is written and formatted in a way that is easy to read, understand, and apply. A unique combination of content setting this book apart from others includes working with parents, establishing a cooperative classroom, motivating students, guiding student study, providing for individual differences, and grading and reporting. Its pedagogical features ensure that the text is reader-friendly and practically oriented.

Table of Contents

PART ONE Foundations of Teaching Methods
Introduction to Teacher Decision Making	1	(17)
PART TWO Preparing for Instruction
The Fundamentals of Planning	18	(32)
Types of Teacher Planning	50	(34)
PART THREE Presenting Instruction
Instructional Strategies	84	(31)
Managing Lesson Delivery	115	(21)
Instructional Materials and Resources	136	(26)
PART FOUR Organizing and Managing Instruction
Classroom Management	162	(32)
Classroom Discipline	194	(33)
Establishing a Cooperative, Responsible Classroom	227	(26)
PART FIVE Considering Learners' Instructional Needs
Addressing the Diversity of Students	253	(22)
Motivating Students	275	(30)
Guiding Student Study	305	(26)
PART SIX Evaluating Student Performance
Student Evaluation	331	(26)
Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting	357	(26)
PART SEVEN Working with Parents
Planning to Work with Parents	383