Effective Instructional Strategies · From Theory to Practice by Dean -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Halftitle Title Copyright Brief Contents Contents Preface Acknowledgments Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Correlation Chart Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Correlation Chart PART I SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUCCESSFUL LEARNING

1. Getting Ready for the Classroom

Overview Objectives Teaching

Historical Perspective on Teaching Teaching as an Art and a Science Teaching as Decision Making Theorist Thoughts That Shaped Teaching

Constructivism Models of Teaching Effective Classroom Teaching

Effective Organization Skills of Effective Teachers Dispositions and Attitudes

Professional Teaching Standards

Challenges in Meeting Standards Common Core Standards No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Establishing Standards Assessing Standards

Teaching in the 21st Century

Knowledge Base for Teaching Teaching in a Multicultural Society Teaching and Accountability

Licensure/Certification Educational Law

Student Rights Child Abuse and Neglect Student Privacy Corporal Punishment Teachers’ Rights

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

2. Teaching Diverse Students

Overview Objectives Classroom Diversity

Teacher Expectations Teaching Students With Special Needs Response to Intervention Assistive Technology Limited English Proficiency Teaching the Gifted and Talented Student Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Students Strategies for Teaching Gifted and Talented Students

Multiculturally Sensitive Communication

Communicating With Parents

Language and Culture Dealing With Disconcerted Parents Student Differences

Preassessment Differentiated Instruction Learning Styles Multiple Intelligences

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

PART II ORGANIZING THE DYNAMIC CLASSROOM

3. Managing the Classroom Environment

Overview Objectives The Role of Classroom Leadership The Role of Classroom Management

Need for Organization

Approaches to Classroom Management

The Self-Discipline Approach The Instructional Approach The Desist Approach

Management Problems Teachers Face

Bullying

Causes of Misbehavior

Mistaken Goal Home Environment The Teacher Personality and Health Problems

Organizing for Effective Management

Planning Establishing Routines Managing Space Establishing Limits

Managing the Class

Sharing Control Getting Started Getting to Know the Students Applying Consequences Monitoring the Classroom Resolving Conflict Using Punishment Behavior Contracts Some Practices to Avoid

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

4. Engaging and Motivating Learning

Overview Objectives Classroom Communication Verbal Communication

The Verbal Component The Vocal Component The Metaverbal Component

Nonverbal Communication

Facial Language Body Language

The Language of Space and Motion

The Environment Teacher Movement

The Language of Time The Art of Listening

Hearing Attending Understanding Remembering Styles of Listening Listening Feedback

Classroom Motivation

Cognitive Motivational Factors Natural Motives Classroom Atmosphere Modeling Reinforcement Motivational Factors Learning Contracts

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

5. Using Classroom Technology

Overview Objectives School Technology Functions Integrating Technology Into Instruction

Teacher Training Technology Access Using Technology With Instruction Cell Phones Google Tools Computer-Based Instruction Assistive Technology Benefits of Using Classroom Technology

Web 2.0

Podcasting Blogging Tagging RSS Social Bookmarking Social Networking Digital Games and Simulations

Web 3.0 Technology Organization and Precautions

Rules and Expectations Cyberbullying Catfishing Sexting

Using Technology in Planning Using Technology in Assessment and Grading Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

PART III SEQUENCING AND ORGANIZING INSTRUCTION

6. Planning and Organizing Instruction

Overview Objectives A Model of Teaching The Curriculum

Curriculum Mapping Backward Curriculum Design The Marzano Framework

Curriculum Structure

Subject-Centered Curriculum Student-Centered Curriculum Curriculum Integration

Curriculum Selection Linking Standards and Objectives Planning the Course

Planning Instruction

Rationale for Objectives

Communication of Intent Teacher Accountability

Objective Specificity Stating Objectives

Elements of Instructional Objectives Element One: The Performance Element Two: The Product Element Three: The Conditions Element Four: The Criterion Informational Objectives

Communicating Objectives Taxonomies of Objectives

Cognitive Domain Affective Domain Psychomotor Domain

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

7. Developing Unit and Daily Lesson Plans

Overview Objectives Planning Instruction

State Mandates Teacher-Student Planning Instructional Materials Curriculum Mapping Unit Planning Weekly Plans Daily Lesson Plans Student Assessment Lesson Formats Block Scheduling Team Planning

Lesson Plan Structure

Set Induction (Focus) Strategies and Procedures Methodology Selection Procedure Selection Closure Lesson Planning for Everyday Use Teacher Time Saving Tips Reflective Teaching

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

8. Evaluating and Measuring Learning

Overview Objectives The Assessment and Evaluation Process

Assessment and Measurement The Evaluation Process

Evaluation Types

Pretest Evaluation Formative Evaluation Posttest Evaluation

Systems of Evaluation

Competitive Evaluation Standard Scores and Percentile Noncompetitive Evaluation

Authentic Assessment

Portfolios Rubrics Work Samples

Problems With Evaluation Measurement Accuracy

Reliability Validity Usability

Information Sources

Cumulative Record Personal Contact Analysis Open-Ended Themes and Diaries Conferences Testing Objective Observation

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

9. Constructing and Grading Tests

Overview Objectives Types of Testing and Assessment Practices

Standardized Tests Teacher-Made Tests Alternate-Choice Items Multiple-Choice Items Matching Completion Essay Framework for Better Tests Authentic Assessment Quizzes Homework Published Test Banks

Grading Systems

Absolute Grading Standards Relative Grading Standards

Assigning Final Grades

Point Grading System Weighted Grading System Percentage Grading System Contract Grading System

Recordkeeping

Reporting Student Progress

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

PART IV DESIGNING INSTRUCTION TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING

10. Using Teacher-Centered Teaching Methods

Overview Objectives Direct Teaching Exposition Teaching

Lecture Strengths of the Lecture Weaknesses of the Lecture Planning the Lecture Delivering the Lecture Enhancing Direct Instruction With Technology Flipped Classroom Model

Exposition With Interaction Teaching

The Art of Questioning Levels of Questions Types of Questions Questioning Techniques Tips on Questioning

Lecture Recitation Textbook Recitation Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

11. Using Authentic Teaching Methods

Overview Objectives Teacher’s Role Classroom Environment The Discussion Method

Planning the Discussion Whole-Class Discussions Small-Group Discussions

Heuristic Methods

Problem Solving Discovery Learning Inquiry Learning Project-Based Learning Learning Centers Systemic Problem Solving

Additional Considerations

Planning and Monitoring Authentic Instruction Technology in the Authentic Classroom

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

12. Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies

Overview Objectives Thinking Skills

Categories of Thinking Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Metacognition

Thinking Skills Instruction

The Separate Approach The Infusion Approach Assistive Technology Critical Thinking Instruction Thinking Skills Activities

Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

13. Using Integrated Teaching Methods

Overview Objectives The Demonstration Method The Socratic Method Concept Attainment Cooperative Learning

Graphic Organizers

Computer Integration Blended Learning Simulations and Games

Simulations Educational Games

Individualized Strategies

Individualized Instruction Independent Study Mastery Learning Effectiveness of Individualization

Drill and Practice Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Technology Connection Connection With the Field Student Study Site

Appendix A. State Licensure/Certification and Reciprocity Appendix B. Laboratory Experiences: Microteaching and Reflective Teaching Glossary References Index About the Author Advertisement

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