Full Description
Each teacher must juggle schedules, conferences, and curriculum planning leaving little time for other activities. Teachers, like university personnel, are being asked to take on greater roles in school reform efforts and curriculum development. All of these new roles mandate the gathering of current, effective research information. The authors, also veteran elementary and primary teachers, offer a source book for quick information that provides the motivation to get new projects underway or curricular changes implemented. This guide can be used as a quick reference for teachers seeking the why's and how's for implementation of new educational trends. The teacher-friendly format: Defines each topic, Considers the advantages and concerns of the given topic, Offers ideas on where to begins, Lists frequently asked questions on the particular topic, Provides resources for additional information. This book was written for elementary teachers and preservice teachers, but it can also be used as a reference or as a supplemental text in a university course.
Contents
Chapter 1 ACTION RESEARCH Chapter 2 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Chapter 3 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Chapter 4 CONFLICT RESOLUTION Chapter 5 COOPERATIVE GROUPING Chapter 6 CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS Chapter 7 FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Chapter 8 HANDS-ON DISCOVERY SCIENCE LEARNING Chapter 9 INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Chapter 10 LINKING LITERATURE WITH MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Chapter 11 MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Chapter 12 PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT Chapter 13 PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT Chapter 14 PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING Chapter 15 QUESTIONING STRATEGIES Chapter 16 RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT Chapter 17 STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION: IMPLEMENTING REFORM Chapter 18 STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS Chapter 19 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Chapter 20 THEMATIC APPROACH
