Methods for Effective Teaching

by Burden, Paul R.; Byrd, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780205139187
• ISBN10: 0205139183
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Methods for Effective Teaching discusses research-based general teaching methods while emphasizing contemporary issues, including creating a learning community, differentiating your instruction, and making instruction modifications based on student differences. Several pedagogical features about technology, learning communities, and instructional modifications for diverse classrooms engage the reader in decision making about chapter concepts. This book offers new content on motivating students for a learning community, working with colleagues and parents, differentiating your instruction, and managing lesson delivery. Thorough coverage of classroom management and discipline includes discussion of dynamic ways to create a positive learning environment. For anyone interested in different methods for teaching k-12 effectively.

Table of Contents

Each chapter concludes with "Spotlight on Technology,"

"Creating a Learning Community,"

"Major Concepts,"

"Discussion Questions,"

"Supplemental Activities,"

"Key Terms,"

"Recommended Readings," and "References."

Preface

About the Authors

Foundations Of Teaching Methods

Introduction to Teacher Decision Making. How Is This Book Organized?

What is Decision Making?

What Decisions Do Teachers Make?

How Might Teachers Improve Their Decision Making?

Summary

Planning Instruction

The Fundamentals of Planning. What Is Planning?

Approaches to Planning

Additional Planning Considerations

How Do Teachers Really Plan?

Types of Teacher Planning

Types of Teacher Plans

Components of a Daily Lesson Plan

Alternative Lesson Plan Formats

The Inclusive and Multicultural Classroom

Student Characteristics that Demonstrate Differences

Creating an Inclusive, Multicultural Classroom

Motivating Students for a Learning Community

Planning for Motivation

Motivational Strategies Concerning Instruction

Motivational Strategies Concerning Evaluation and Feedback

Selecting Instructional Strategies

Differentiating Your Instruction

Why Differentiate Your Instruction

Ways to Differentiate Your Instruction

A Range of Instructional Strategies

Grouping for Instruction

Direct Instructional Strategies

Direct Expository Strategies and Mastery Learning

Lectures, Questions, and Practice

Indirect Instructional Strategies

Group and Discussion Methods

Inquiry and Discovery Approaches

Managing Instruction and the Classroom

Managing Lesson Delivery

Issues Affecting Lesson Delivery

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Dimensions of Classroom Management

Preparing for the School Year

Organizing Your Classroom and Materials

Selecting and Teaching Rules and Procedures

Establishing a Cooperative, Responsible Classroom

Classroom Discipline

Misbehavior

Interventions

A 3-Step Response Plan

Assessing Student Performance

Assessing Student Performance

What is Evaluation? Establishing a Framework for Evaluation

Characteristics of Good Assessment Instruments

Gathering Evaluation Information

Preparing and Administering Teacher-Made Tests

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Purposes of Grading

Grading Systems

Assigning Letter Grades

Nonachievement Outcomes

Designing a Gradebook

Reporting Grades and Communicating to Parents

General Principles in Grading and Reporting

Working With Others

Working with Colleagues and Parents

Reasons for Working with Parents

Understanding Parents

Contacting and Communicating with Parents

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