Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School

by Lemlech, Johanna K.

• ISBN13: 9780135020050
• ISBN10: 0135020050
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-05-14
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Unlike texts that focus on either the "how" or "what" of teaching,Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School, 7/e, explores both the "how" (instruction) and "what" (content), and provides an integrative approach to ensure teachers a broad knowledge base when they enter the classroom.For Elementary and Middle School Curriculum Development and Methods classes.

Table of Contents

Exploring Foundational Contexts and Curriculum Challenges	p. 1
Curriculum Today: Influences and Challenges	p. 5
How Children Learn: Similarities and Differences	p. 2
Delivery Of Instruction: How Teachers Teach	p. 47
Classroom Management: Planning and Guiding Learning Experiences	p. 51
Exposition and Discussion Strategies	p. 85
Inquiry Teaching Strategies	p. 107
Curriculum Planning: The Teaching Unit	p. 139
Monitoring and Assessing Students' Progress	p. 155
Implementing The Curriculum	p. 181
Teaching English Language Arts	p. 183
Social Experiences: The Nature of the Social Studies	p. 217
Mathematics Education	p. 241
Science Education	p. 264
Health and Physical Education	p. 285
Arts Education	p. 307
Professional Growth	p. 327
Professional Development and Teacher Leadership: Personal Responsibilities	p. 329
Useful Web Sites	p. 351
Preparing for a Substitute Teacher	p. 353
Bibliography	p. 355
Author Index	p. 361
Subject Index
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