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Resource Guide for Teaching K-12, A, 5/E
Richard D. Kellough, California State University, Sacramento

ISBN-10: 0131705431
ISBN-13: 9780131705432

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 448 pp
Published: 03/17/2006

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Practical and thorough, this engaging resource guide truly practices what it preaches: hands-on, activities-rich, research-based, performance-driven teaching.  With its hallmark practicality, the text uses case studies, sample units with lessons, opportunities for practice and feedback, and activities to equip future teachers with numerous examples of best practices, current research findings, and proven teaching strategies.  This is truly one of the most comprehensive texts on the market today, made even better in this latest edition with its organization designed around the decision-making phases of instruction.

NEW!  Alignment with INTASC standards

 

NEW!  More emphasis on the reflective and decision-making phases of instruction

 

NEW!  Greater attention to student diversity and personalizing instruction

 

NEW!  Attention to the effects of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

 

Hands-on exercises-engage readers in learning about effective teaching.

 

Teaching in Practice case studies-stimulate discussion and reflective thinking, for either independent or group study.

 

Classroom Vignettes-offer real-life examples that illustrate topics and issues discussed in the text.

 

Internet resources for further research-listed in each chapter.

NEW!  Alignment with INTASC standards

 

NEW!  More emphasis on the reflective and decision-making phases of instruction

 

NEW!  Greater attention to student diversity and personalizing instruction

 

NEW!  Attention to the effects of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

 

1        Today's Schools: Recognizing and Understanding the Challenge

 

2        Teacher Professional Responsibilities

 

3        The Classroom Learning Environment

 

4        The Curriculum: Selecting and Setting Learning Expectations

 

5        Planning the Instruction

 

6        The Use of Questioning

 

7        Grouping Students for Quality Learning

 

8        The Thinking Curriculum: Using Teacher Talk, Demonstrations, Thinking, Inquiry, and Games

 

9        Assessing and Reporting Student Achievement

 

10      Continued Reflection and Professional Development

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