Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms

by Kenneth D. Moore

• ISBN13: 9781412974554
• ISBN10: 1412974550
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-28
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

Featuring a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods text equips students with the content knowledge and skills they need to become effective K'8 teachers. The book maximizes instructional flexibility, reflects current educational issues, highlights recent research, and models best pedagogical practices. Current and realistic examples, a section in each chapter on using technology in the classroom, and material on differentiating instruction for diverse learners-including students with special needs and English language learners-make this a must-have resource for any K'8 teacher. 

Table of Contents

Preface

Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Correlation Chart

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Correlation Chart

Setting the Stage For Successful Learning

Establishing the Foundations for Teaching and Learning

Teaching Diverse Students

Managing the Classroom Environment

Sequencing and Organizing Instruction

Planning and Organizing Instruction

Developing Unit and Daily Lesson Plans

Evaluating and Measuring Student Learning

Designing Instruction to Maximize Student Learning

Using Direct Teaching Methods

Using Authentic Teaching Methods

Using Integrated Teaching Methods

Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies

Laboratory Experience: Microteaching and Reflective Teaching

State Licensure/Certification and Reciprocity

Praxis II Case Histories Format

Glossary

References

Index

About the Authors

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