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Teaching Strategies: A Guide to Effective Instruction, 9th Edition

Teaching Strategies: A Guide to Effective Instruction, 9th Edition

Donald C. Orlich - Washington State University

Robert J. Harder - Washington State University

Richard C. Callahan - Callahan Associates

Michael S. Trevisan - Washington State University

Abbie H. Brown - East Carolina University

ISBN-10: 0547212933  ISBN-13: 9780547212937

408 Pages   Paperbound

Table of Contents

Note: Each chapter concludes with a Summary, Print Resources, Internet Resources, and References.
Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN.
1. Frames of Reference for Teaching.
A Snapshot of School and the Profession of Teaching. The Challenge of Reflective Teaching and Decision Making.
2. The Big Picture in Your Classroom: Focusing the Instruction Kaleidoscope.
A Holistic View of Instruction. Three Perspectives on Instructional Decision Making. Educational Equity as the Big Picture.
Part II: FUNDAMENTAL TOOLS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING.
3. Objectives, Taxonomies, and Standards for Instruction.
A Rationale for Planning as a Tool. Using a Cognitive Taxonomy as an Instructional Guide. Using Objectives to Guide Learners. Converting Standards to Objectives.
4. Instructional Planning.
Overall Consideration for Instructional Planning. Instructional Planning Procedures. How Expert Teachers Plan.
5. Sequencing and Organizing Instruction.
Basic Concepts. Models of Lesson Organization. Multimethodology as an Instructional Process.
Part III: INSTRUCTION AS A DYNAMIC PROCESS IN CLASSROOMS.
6. Managing the Classroom.
Goals of Managing a Classroom. The Impact of Society on Your Teaching and Classroom. Classroom Management Models. Managing Classroom Routines. Managing the Classroom Environment.
7. The Process of Classroom Questioning.
The Importance of Questioning. Questioning Strategies. Appropriate Questioning Behaviors. How Questioning Can Create a Dynamic Learning Environment. Common Challenges of Questioning.
8. Small-Group Discussions and Cooperative Learning.
Organizing and Initiating Discussion Groups. Six Basic Small-Group Discussion Types. Cooperative Learning.
9. Inquiry Teaching and Higher-Level Thinking.
Helping Students Become Better Thinkers. Inquiry Teaching. Methods for Developing Higher-Level Thinking Skills.
10. Classroom Assessment.
Basic Contexts and Concepts. Formative Classroom Assessment. Understanding Assessment Tools. Constructing Classroom Assessments. Grading to Improve Student Learning.