This new general elementary methods book offers a balanced presentation of skills, inquiry, and social approaches to teaching, structured around the concept of instructing for understanding. The authors stress that the truly effective teacher not only has knowledge of teaching strategies but also understands the importance of asking and answering such questions as: What learner characteristics affect the success of this strategy? What contextual factors will influence its outcome? What philosophical/ethical stance does it represent? This book includes coverage that reflects a “backward design” structure and consideration of student characteristics first; then, identification of complex tasks and assessment; and finally, daily instructional planning. It emphasizes authentic assessment and the importance of considering assessment when planning instruction. For professionals in the field of teaching grades K-12.
This book can help teachers improve planning. Teaching as Decision Making is an excellent book for the professional development of teachers who are interested in changing their classroom philosophy and planning strategies. It gives you tips on how to assess learners, select educational goals and outcomes, and select appropriate learning activities.It also gives you supporting research on how students learn and how to do active research in your own classroom. It also gives you tips on how to reduce the frequency of disruptive behavior.
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