Secondary School Teaching: A Guide to Methods and Resources, Planning for Competence

by Kellough, Richard D.; Kellough, Noreen G.; Kim, Eugene C.

• ISBN13: 9780136180593
• ISBN10: 0136180590
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Specific to grades 7-12, this comprehensive resource guide, with its hands-on approach, promotes active student learning. The guide reflects the latest developments in cognitive learning theory, the constructivist approach to learning, social/interactive learning, the current school funding environment, and the growing diversity of the student population. The material emphasizes an eclectic model of teaching which encourages students to choose effective approaches from a variety of possible teaching models. The important role of classroom management skills, as a prerequisite to a safe and effective classroom learning environment, is stressed. The text coverage encompasses instructional planning, strategy implementation, discipline, legal issues, and both student and teacher evaluation. The exercises stress active learning.

Table of Contents

PART I ORIENTATION TO TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TODAY'S SECONDARY SCHOOLS	1	(167)
Teaching and Learning in Today's Secondary Schools	3	(57)
The Expectations, Responsibilities, and Facilitating Behaviors of a Classroom Teacher	60	(39)
Establishing and Maintaining and Effective and Safe Classroom Learning Environment	99	(68)
PART II PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION	167	(106)
Preparing for the Levels of Planning, Selecting Content, and Setting Objectives	169	(49)
Preparing an Instructional Plan	218	(55)
PART III CHOOSING AND IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES, AIDS, MEDIA, AND RESOURCES	273	(142)
Theoretical Considerations for the Selection of Instructional Strategies	275	(10)
Questioning for Teaching and Learning	285	(23)
Instructional Strategies for Positive Interaction and Quality Learning	308	(47)
Using Teacher Talk, Demonstrations, Thinking, Inquiry, and Games	355	(28)
Using Media and Other Instructional Aids and Resources	383	(32)
PART IV ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT	415	(2)
Assessing and Reporting Student Achievement	417	(39)
Professional Development and Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness	456