Full Description
A concise and easy-to-read K-12 methods text that covers practical information all teachers need to be effective
The Fourth Edition of Effective Instructional Strategies: From Theory to Practice provides thorough coverage of the strategies and essential skills that every teacher needs to know. This text applies the latest research findings and useful classroom practices to the instructional process by presenting a Theory to Practice approach to instruction, emphasizing the intelligent use of teaching theory and research to improve classroom instruction. Logically and precisely providing information about how to be an effective classroom teacher, this text has been carefully designed to maximize instructional flexibility and to model established principles of instruction. It was further designed to expand the pedagogical teaching knowledge of teachers and their instructional repertoires.
Contents
Part I: Setting the Stage for Successful Learning
Chapter 1: Getting Ready for the Classroom
Chapter 2: Teaching Diverse Students
Part II: Organizing the Dynamic Classroom
Chapter 3: Managing the Classroom Environment
Chapter 4: Engaging and Motivating Learning
Chapter 5: Using Classroom Technology
Part III: Sequencing and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 6: Planning and Organizing Instruction
Chapter 7: Developing Unit and Daily Lesson Plans
Chapter 8: Evaluating and Measuring Learning
Part IV: Designing Instruction to Maximize Student Learning
Chapter 10: Using Teacher-Centered Teaching Methods
Chapter 11: Using Authentic Teaching Methods
Chapter 12: Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies
Chapter 13: Using Integrated Teaching Methods
