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Dynamics of effective secondary teaching
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Edition:
6th ed.
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Allyn & Bacon, 2008
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xvi, 368 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9780205514113

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Integrating theory and research with current classroom practice, "Dynamics of Effective Secondary Teaching," 6th edition, helps future secondary teachers make informed instructional, curricular, management, and assessment decisions. Realistic scenarios, numerous examples and illustrations from all subject areas, classroom observation forms, sample lesson plans, and valuable websites are what make this text indispensable, providing the preservice teacher with a direct link to classroom practice.


Table of Contents

Preface
1 Teacher Decision Making
Overview
Assumptions and Beliefs
Pedagogy: The Discipline of Teaching
The Basic Dimensions of Pedagogy
Scenario
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Informed Decision Making
The Decision-Making Continuum
The Locus of Decisions
Journal Entry Suggestions
2 Building a Climate for Learning
Overview
Scenario
Topic 1: Establishing an Academic Climate
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Topic 2: Promoting High Standards
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Topic 3: Expectation for Success
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Topic 4: Providing Feedback and Praise
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Postscript: School Climate
Journal Entry Suggestions
Analysis Form
3 Democratic Classroom Discipline
Overview
Scenario
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
The Myths of Discipline
The Principles of Democracy
The Phases of Discipline
Teacher Power in the Classroom
Journal Entry Suggestions
4 Curriculum Considerations
Overview
Scenario
Part I Update on Curricular Movements
Standards-Based and Assessment Driven Curriculum
Application to Practice
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Multicultural Education
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
International/Global Education
Application to Practice
Part II Linking Curriculum and Instruction
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Best Practice in Teaching
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice
Journal Entry Suggestions
5 Planning for Teaching
Overview
Scenario
Research and Theoretical Base
Application to Practice: Planning Direction
Application to Practice: Planning for Instruction and Evaluation
Planning for Evaluation
Journal Entry Suggestions
6 Differentiated Instruction