Perspectives on Effective Teaching Performance
The Art of Effective Teaching
The Reasons for Teaching
The Art of Effective Teaching
The Concept of Learning
How to Learn
The Learning Paradigm and Constructivism
A Final Note
The Effective Teacher
Review of the Research on Teaching: The Science
Teacher Styles
Teacher Expectations
Teacher Traits
Teacher Effects
The Master Teacher
Cautions and Criticisms
Beyond Effective Teaching: New Research, New Paradigms
Professional Skills Associated with Effective Teaching
Instructional Objectives
The Aims of Education
Types of Objectives
Educational Taxonomies
Establishing Specific Objectives
Applying Gronlund's Objectives
Writing Your Own Goals and Objectives
Additional Thoughts on Objectives
Instructional Planning
How Teachers Plan
Unit Plans
Lesson Plans
Sample Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Approach I: If Teaching a Specific Skill or Process, then Use Practice and Drill
Instructional Approach II: If Checking for Student Understanding, then Use Various Forms of Questioning
Instructional Approach III: If Seeking to Present Complex Ideas Efficiently, then Use Lecture
Instructional Approach IV: If Fostering Critical or Creative Thinking, then Use Strategies that Emphasize Student-Centered Learning
The Instructional Debate Theory into Practice
Instructional Materials Selecting
Instructional Materials
Presenting Materials Textbooks
Textbook and Pedagogical Aids
Workbook Materials
Simulations and Games Theory into Practice
Technology in the Classroom
A Rationale for Using Technology
Chalkboard and Display Board
Overhead Projectors and PowerPoint Films
Televisions and Videos
Computers Telecommunication Systems
Theory into Practice
Instructional Grouping
Classroom Seating Arrangements
Whole Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction Individualized
Instruction for Enhanced Student
Learning Theory into Practice
Classroom Management and Discipline
Approaches to Classroom Management
Implementing Alternative Approaches to Classroom Management
Discipline Issues Theory into Practice
Standards and Student Assessment
Criteria for Selecting Tests
Standardized and Nonstandardized Tests
Teacher-Made Tests Authentic Assessments
Administering and Returning Tests Theory into Practice
Student Evaluation and Teacher Accountability Types of Evaluation Evaluation Methods and Approaches Traditional Grading Standard-Based Grading Records and Reports of Performance Communication with Parents Accountability Theory into Practice
Professional Development for Effective Teaching Performance
Professional Development Reforming Teacher Education Helping the Beginning Teacher Self-Evaluation Supervision and Evaluation New Forms of Evaluation National Board Certification Professional Associations and Activities Theory into Practice