Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms

Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms
Author: Kenneth D. Moore
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2011-01-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452236690

An essential repertoire of practical teaching and classroom management strategies Featuring a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods text equips students with the content knowledge and skills they need to become effective K–8 teachers. The book maximizes instructional flexibility, reflects current educational issues, highlights recent research, and models best pedagogical practices. Current and realistic examples, a section in each chapter on using technology in the classroom, and material on differentiating instruction for diverse learners—including students with special needs and English language learners—make this a must-have resource for any K–8 teacher.

Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms

Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms
Author: Kenneth D. Moore
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2011-01-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412998220

Featuring a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods text equips students with the content knowledge and skills they need to become effective K–8 teachers. The book maximizes instructional flexibility, reflects current educational issues, highlights recent research, and models best pedagogical practices. Current and realistic examples, a section in each chapter on using technology in the classroom, and material on differentiating instruction for diverse learners—including students with special needs and English language learners—make this a must-have resource for any K–8 teacher.

Teaching English Language Learners

Teaching English Language Learners
Author: Michaela Colombo
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2011-03-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506320139

Forty-three evidence-based strategies for teaching English language learners Ideal as a supplementary text for a variety of courses and as a guide for in-service teachers and for professional development settings, Teaching English Language Learners: 43 Strategies for Successful K–8 Classrooms provides teachers of all content areas with a broad, practical approach to teaching English language learners in the regular classroom setting.

Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms

Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms
Author: Kenneth D. Moore
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2012
Genre: Classroom management
ISBN: 9781452230511

This is a core textbook for general methods courses preparing teachers for key stages 1-4. Organized around a comprehensive model of teaching that includes foundations, planning implementation, and evaluation components, the strategies addressed in this volume are common to instruction in Key Stage 1-4 classrooms.

Effective Classroom Management: Models and Strategies for Today's Classrooms

Effective Classroom Management: Models and Strategies for Today's Classrooms
Author: Carlette Jackson Hardin
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1292053488

Appropriate for grades K-12, this reader-friendly, practical book offers you a solid foundation for developing an individualized classroom management plan that suits your unique instructional philosophy.¿ This book examines a variety of models of classroom management arranged according to their primary focus: classroom management as discipline, classroom management as a system, and classroom management as instruction. Presenting a scholarly review of the research base on classroom management, this book will show you how each of the models effectively addresses current Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards. ¿ In the third edition, the practical orientation of previous editions has been retained while providing you with an updated view of classroom management models and research.

50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms

50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms
Author: Kathryn M. Obenchain
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN:

The second edition of50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classroomsoffers practical social studies strategies that align with the NCSS Curriculum Standards. 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classroomshouses general and specific strategies that are categorized by the NCSS Curriculum standards, meet the needs of specific grade level designations, and cover distinct social science disciplines including history, civics, geography, economics, political science, anthropology and literacy.K-8 Social Studies Teachers.

Literature-Based Teaching in the Content Areas

Literature-Based Teaching in the Content Areas
Author: Carole Cox
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452237611

Forty classroom-tested, classroom-ready literature-based strategies for teaching in the K–8 content areas Grounded in theory and best-practices research, this practical text provides teachers with 40 strategies for using fiction and non-fiction trade books to teach in five key content areas: language arts and reading, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts. Each strategy provides everything a teacher needs to get started: a classroom example that models the strategy, a research-based rationale, relevant content standards, suggested books, reader-response questions and prompts, assessment ideas, examples of how to adapt the strategy for different grade levels (K–2, 3–5, and 6–8), and ideas for differentiating instruction for English language learners and struggling students. Throughout the book, student work samples and classroom vignettes bring the content to life.

Innovative Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools

Innovative Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools
Author: Des Hewitt
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1473917360

Innovation in the classroom is about empowering teachers to develop intelligent, creative and effective teaching methods that will challenge and engage learners. Drawing on contemporary research and case studies from the UK and internationally, this book examines the theory behind innovative teaching and learning and its practical application in primary schools. Reflection points throughout the chapters encourage self-evaluation and development, giving students greater confidence to plan and deliver their own innovative teaching. Topics covered include: Creative approaches to learning in primary and early years education Using different settings and technologies to develop thinking skills Promoting positive classroom behaviour and inclusion Innovation in planning and assessment

50 Social Studeies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms

50 Social Studeies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms
Author: Kathryn M. Obenchain
Publisher: Pearson College Division
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-03-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780133783681

This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText. In 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classroom, pre-service and practicing teachers get well-explained, useful, meaningful ideas--including 50 ready-to-use strategies--for engaging elementary and middle school students in learning social studies. The strategies are easily adaptable to individual teachers' classroom configurations and needs, and include multiple types of assessment tools that give teachers options in assessing their students. Each strategy is organized for flexibility and ease of use and includes links to the National Council for the Social Studies national curriculum standards, links to the Common Core Strategies, procedural recommendations, application ideas, differentiation sections, assessment sections, references and resources, and more. The strategies are designed to help teachers plan effective social studies lessons using multiple types of student groups, while also accounting for the diversity of learners in today's classrooms. The new Fourth Edition includes updating, revisions, and additions to the strategies throughout. 0133783685 / 9780133783681 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms, Loose-Leaf Version with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 013374096X / 9780133740967 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms, Loose-Leaf Version 0133823172 / 9780133823172 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms, Pearson eText -- Access Card

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Thinking Classroom

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Thinking Classroom
Author: Alan Crawford
Publisher: IDEA
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9781932716115

Teaching and Learning Strategies for the Thinking Classroom is a practical guide to lively teaching that results in reading and writing for critical thinking. It explains and demonstrates a well-organized set of strategies for teaching that invites and supports learning.