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