For Foundations of Education or Introduction to Teaching courses. This popular, motivational introduction to the field of education and the roles of today's teachers focuses on four main aspects of teaching: general characteristics of the profession; various needs of today's learners; approaches to management, teaching, and assessment; and, influences of technology, philosophy, sociology, and history on today's educators. Guided by these well-known authors' belief that this book is only the beginning, coverage exhibits a realistic emphasis on the topics that will be of particular concern to novice teachers, especially a unique methods chapter in Part 3: Teaching and Assessing. Numerous projects throughout the material actively engage readers in text content, while the special features encourage reflection, analysis, and self-discovery.

Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education

Politics & Social Sciences

Kenneth T. Henson

Tom V. Savage

Tom V. Savage Kenneth T. Henson David G. Armstrong

Social Sciences

Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall

Only when several strategies are carefully and systematically integrated will substantial learning become possible. Methods for Teaching in Diverse Middle and Secondary Classrooms is designed to prepare teachers to become proactive and teach their students how to learn by connecting new information with their prior knowledge. By emphasizing strong pedagogical content skills and being proactive, this book empowers teachers to anticipate coming events, instead of just coping with challenging situations as they occur. The author presents strategies to help teachers understand their students, and know how to meet the needs and interests of all their students so they can attain a high level of achievement. FEATURES: 
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<li>Each chapter includes two types of activities designed to help teachers learn how to project and plan for future classroom events.</li>
<li>Graphic organizers at the beginning of each chapter show major ideas and how they relate to each other.</li>
<li>A case study in every chapter written by contemporary educators especially for this edition.</li>
<li>Tips written by teachers who have received the Teacher of the Year Award in their state.</li>
<li>Success stories by university/public school teachers share unique approaches for working effectively to meet multicultural needs in the classroom.</li>
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Methods for Teaching in Diverse Middle and Secondary Classrooms

Sociology

Kendall/Hunt Publishing

This motivational text not only offers an unparalleled combination of theory and application, but it also shows your students that exceptional teachers are proactive teachers. In every chapter, students learn how to plan ahead and prepare for classroom decisions they will have to make. Educational Psychology emphasizes proactive preparation for teaching, recommending teachers and other school professionals plan for academic presentation, student diversity and potentially difficult academic and social situations. Authors and educational psychologists, Kenneth Henson and Ben Eller, have written this textbook as a lucid presentation of the value and importance of educational psychology in the school environment; a contemporary presentation of research in educational psychology; and an enjoyable, readable text. By facilitating understanding of students’ cognitive, academic and social behavior, educational psychology provides aspiring teachers the ability to analyze situations and make appropriate choices. Features:
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<li>Each chapter includes contributions and advice of professors, school professional, and teachers who have been honored as “Teachers of the Year” throughout the country.</li>
<li>An engaging case study is woven throughout the book showing significant experiences relevant to each chapter.</li>
<li>Innovative exercises for each chapter to explore ideas in greater depth.</li>
<li>Real-life situations with examples of proactive solutions to a variety of classroom problems.</li>
<li>Current tips for using software and other technology in the classroom.</li>
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Educational Psychology for Effective Teaching

Education & Teaching

Ben F Eller

Schools & Teaching

An educator's guide for writing for publication.

Writing for Professional Publication: An Educator's Quick Guide

Phi Delta Kappa International

The fifth edition of this critically acclaimed approach to curriculum planning continues to receive accolades for its balanced presentation, pertinent case studies, and advice from practicing educators. It skillfully interweaves the themes of multicultural education, constructivism, and education reform. The author documents the latest trends, such as e-learning, blended learning and flipped learning, the controversial Common Core State Standards, and the impact of technology in our schools, including the BYOD (bring your own device) movement, digital citizenship, and technological literacy. This well-researched text spotlights ways to involve parents, students, and teachers in the curriculum-planning process and engages the reader in critical thinking and analysis about curriculum planning and education reform.
 Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.
 Title of related interest also from Waveland Press: Glatthorn, Developing a Quality Curriculum (ISBN 9781577663409).

Curriculum Planning: Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism, and Education Reform, Fifth Edition

Waveland Press. Inc.

Ken Henson has written this book with a different viewpoint than most other supervision texts. He espouses two key elements: collaboration and constructivism. Effective supervisors should promote collaboration to assist teachers in complying with the national mandate to develop learning communities and encouraging the practice of action research. Constructivism is the other key that supervisors should foster in teachers, because it enables both students and teachers to create their own learning. Recognizing the need of schools to align their practices with standards, throughout the book the author cites the Educational Leadership Constituents Council (ELCC) standards, the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) principles, applying them to specific supervision situations. Each chapter includes valuable tips and real-life case studies written by practicing supervisors, administrators, and teachers representing all geographic sections of the country, urban and rural schools, large and small schools, and various disciplines and grade levels. The practical, jargon-free writing style of this unique and focused volume will provide inspiration for both prospective and practicing supervisors and administrators.
 Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: Daresh, Supervision as Proactive Leadership, Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781577664680) and Marion-Gonzales, Leadership in Education: Organizational Theory for the Practitioner, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577669517).

Supervision: A Collaborative Approach to Instructional Improvement

Waveland Pr Inc.

Like the three critically acclaimed prior editions, the latest edition offers a comprehensive treatment of the curriculum development process and the nature of twenty-first-century education reform. In a style notable for its lack of jargon and digressive pedagogy, the author simplifies the sound foundations and principles of curriculum development as they apply to the implementation of major education reform. This revised and expanded edition features cutting-edge research and the latest predictions of future trends. The book s three integrated themes multicultural education, constructivism, and education reform are more relevant than ever in the twenty-first century. The empowerment and involvement of teachers, students, and parents from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds have increased, with collaboration as the motivating force. Throughout, readers will find documentation of the continued impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation on all facets of education and school reform and the latest implications for educators at all levels, including the importance of concept development and action research as a key to curriculum planning and education reform. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Curriculum Planning: Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism and Education Reform

History

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Writing for Successful Publication

National Educational Service

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