Becoming an EC-4 Teacher in Texas

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ISBN: 9780534603007 | 0534603009
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Copyright: 11/25/2002

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This is the only introduction to teaching text that is specifically built around the new Texas standards for teacher certification. Although there are many excellent introductory teaching texts, none of these are matched precisely to the Texas teacher certification standard. There are several practice TExES books, but they are short on theory. Nath and Cohen combine both, so not only will students pass the Texas certification text, they will also learn a great deal about good teaching practice.

Preface

xvii

About the Editors

xxi

About the Contributors

xxiii

Test Framework for Field 100

xxix

DOMAIN I DESIGNING INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT TO PROMOTE STUDENT LEARNING

(1)

COMPETENCY 1

(20)

Understanding Human Development

(19)

Stephanie L. Knight

Robin Rackley

Terms to Know

(13)

Explanation of Competency One

(1)

Theories of Growth and Development

(2)

Piaget's Stage Theory of Cognitive Development

(5)

Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development

(1)

Social and Emotional Development

(1)

Stages of Moral Development

(2)

Physical Development During Early Childhood

(1)

Information Processing Theories of Development

(1)

Summary

(1)

Glossary

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Practice Questions

(1)

Web Links

(1)

References

(1)

COMPETENCY 2

(21)

Appreciating Human Diversity

(20)

Eileen R. Westerman

Janice L. Nath

Myrna D. Cohen

Emiliano Gonzalez

Gena Jerkins

Terms to Know

(14)

Demographic Dynamics

(1)

Integrating Multiculturalism in the School Community

(8)

Facilitating Positive Classroom Environments by Recognizing Cultural Differences

(2)

Curriculum Restructuring

(2)

Summary

(1)

Glossary

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Practice Questions

(1)

Web Links

(1)

References

(2)

COMPETENCY 3

(55)

Part I---Designing Effective Instruction

(31)

Janice L. Nath

Terms to Know

(24)

Beginning with a Goal

(1)

Long-Range Goals and Plans

(2)

Daily Goals and Objectives

(2)

Writing a Good Objective

(8)

Lesson Plan Format

(1)

Creating Relevant, Meaningful, and Age-Appropriate Goals and Objectives

(10)

The Lesson Cycle

(1)

Summary

(1)

Glossary

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Practice Questions

(2)

Web Links

(1)

References

(1)

Part 2---Designing Effective Instruction---Considering Other Factors

(23)

Janice L. Nath

Terms to Know

(18)

Answering Children's Needs

(1)

Opportunities to Explore

(13)

Supporting Resources

(3)

Summary

(1)

Glossary

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Practice Questions

(2)

Web Links

(1)

References

(1)

COMPETENCY 4

(35)

Part I---Using Learning Theories

(16)

Sandy Cmajdalka

Terms to Know

(11)

Behaviorism

100

(2)

Social Learning Theory

102

(1)

Cognitive Views of Learning

103

(2)

Information Processing

105

(2)

Constructivism

107

(1)

Complex Cognitive Processes

107

(2)

Transfer of Learning

109

(1)

Types of Knowledge

109

(1)

Application Tips for the Classroom

110

(1)

Summary

110

(1)

Glossary

111

(1)

Suggested Activities

111

(1)

Practice Questions

112

(1)

Web Links

113

(1)

References

113

(2)

Part 2---Considering a Range of Factors That Impact Learning

115

(18)

Janice L. Nath

Terms to Know

115

(14)

Organizational Skills

116

(1)

Home and Community Factors That Impact Learning

117

(3)

Learning and Thinking Styles

120

(8)

Other Factors That Have an Effect on Learning

128

(1)

Summary

129

(1)

Glossary

129

(1)

Suggested Activities

130

(1)

Practice Questions

130

(1)

Web Links

131

(1)

References

132

(1)

DOMAIN II CREATING A POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT

133

(1)

COMPETENCY 5

134

(41)

Part I---The Case for Teacher Enthusiasm and High Expectations

135

(14)

Myrna D. Cohen

Terms to Know

135

(9)

Enthusiasm

136

(3)

Expectations

139

(5)

Summary

144

(1)

Glossary

144

(1)

Suggested Activities

145

(1)

Practice Questions

146

(1)

Web Links

147

(1)

References

147

(2)

Part 2---Maintaining a Safe and Productive Physical and Emotional Environment

149

(26)

Angela Spaulding

Terms to Know

149

(21)

Understanding Environmental Influences

150

(1)

Physical and Emotional Environmental Factors That Impact Learning

151

(19)

Summary

170

(1)

Glossary

170

(1)

Suggested Activities

170

(1)

Practice Questions

171

(2)

Web Links

173

(1)

References

173

(2)

COMPETENCY 6

175

(38)

Part 1---Managing Classroom Routines

176

(17)

Diane Mullins Clay

Terms to Know

176

(12)

Classroom Routines and Procedures

177

(5)

Effective Scheduling

182

(1)

Managing Transitions

183

(2)

Managing and Using Materials, Supplies, and Technology

185

(2)

Noninstructional Duties

187

(1)

The Roles of Paraprofessionals, Volunteers, and Other Professionals

187

(1)

Summary

188

(1)

Glossary

189

(1)

Suggested Activities

189

(1)

Practice Questions

189

(2)

Web Links

191

(1)

References

191

(2)

Part 2---Managing Student Behavior

193

(20)

Terry Brandt

Terms to Know

193

(14)

Developing a Plan

194

(1)

Developmental Stages of Children's Social Development

194

(2)

Establishing Standards of Behavior

196

(3)

Preventing Classroom Discipline Problems

199

(1)

Specific Discipline Programs

200

(1)

Policies and Procedures

201

(2)

We Make the Rules and Children Break Them

203

(2)

Responding to Misbehavior

205

(1)

Guiding Students Toward Self-Management

206

(1)

Summary

207

(1)

Glossary

207

(1)

Suggested Activities

208

(1)

Practice Questions

208

(2)

Web Links

210

(1)

References

210

(3)

DOMAIN III IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE, RESPONSIVE INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT

213

(1)

COMPETENCY 7

214

(18)

Communicating Effectively

215

(17)

Myrna D. Cohen

Terms to Know

215

(13)

Clear, Accurate, and Appropriate Communication

216

(1)

Skilled Questioning

217

(7)

Communicating Directions, Explanations, and Procedures

224

(1)

Interpersonal Skills

224

(4)

Summary

228

(1)

Glossary

228

(1)

Suggested Activities

229

(1)

Practice Questions

229

(2)

Web Links

231

(1)

References

231

(1)

COMPETENCY 8

232

(47)

Part 1---Actively Engaging Children in Learning

233

(28)

Janice L. Nath

Terms to Know

233

(23)

Teacher Roles

234

(1)

How to Use Various Activities

235

(12)

Maximizing Children's Thinking

247

(1)

A Risk-Free Environment for Critical Thinking

248

(2)

Linking Higher-Level Thinking to Assessment

250

(1)

The Language of Thinking

251

(1)

Allocating Time

251

(3)

Learner-Centered and Teacher-Centered Instruction

254

(2)

Criteria for Evaluating Appropriateness of Materials, Resources, Technology, and Instructional Activities

256

(1)

Summary

256

(1)

Glossary

257

(1)

Suggested Activities

257

(1)

Practice Questions

258

(2)

Web Links

260

(1)

References

260

(1)

Part 2---Motivating Learners

261

(18)

Sandy Cmajdalka

Terms to Know

261

(13)

Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

262

(1)

General Approaches to Motivation

263

(2)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

265

(1)

Self-Perception and Motivation

266

(1)

Self-Esteem

267

(1)

Goals and Motivation

267

(1)

Attribution Theory

268

(1)

Anxiety and Motivation

269

(1)

Effective versus Ineffective Praise

269

(1)

Practical Applications for the Classroom

270

(4)

Summary

274

(1)

Glossary

274

(1)

Suggested Activities

275

(1)

Practice Questions

275

(2)

Web Links

277

(1)

References

278

(1)

COMPETENCY 9

279

(28)

Using Technology in the EC--4 Classroom

280

(27)

Mary E. Parker

Janice L. Nath

Terms to Know

280

(20)

Obtaining Equipment

282

(1)

The Physical Environment

282

(1)

The Teacher Technologist

283

(1)

Sharing Information

283

(1)

Acquiring Information

284

(4)

Evaluation

288

(2)

Learning Centers

290

(1)

Electronic Communities

291

(1)

Problem Solving

291

(1)

Project Learning with Technology

292

(1)

The State Standards

293

(7)

Summary

300

(1)

Glossary

300

(2)

Suggested Activities

302

(1)

Practice Questions

303

(1)

Web Links

304

(2)

References

306

(1)

COMPETENCY 10

307

(40)

Part 1---Using a Variety of Appropriate Assessment Techniques to Monitor Student Progress

308

(24)

Pam Lindsey

Terms to Know

308

(19)

Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation: What's the Difference?

309

(1)

The Assessment Process

310

(3)

Formative and Summative Data

313

(1)

Formal Assessment

314

(2)

Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA)

316

(4)

Constructing a Teacher-Made Test

320

(3)

Informal Assessment

323

(1)

Alternative Assessment Procedures as Informal Data Sources

324

(3)

Summary

327

(1)

Glossary

327

(1)

Suggested Activities

328

(1)

Practice Questions

329

(1)

Web Links

330

(1)

References

330

(2)

Part 2---Flexibility, Responsiveness, and Effective Feedback

332

(15)

Veronica Lopez Estrada

Isela Almaguer

Terms to Know

332

(10)

The Effective Teacher

333

(1)

Responsive Instruction Makes Use of Communication Techniques

334

(1)

Providing High-Quality, Timely Feedback

335

(7)

Summary

342

(1)

Glossary

342

(1)

Suggested Activities

343

(1)

Practice Questions

343

(1)

Web Links

344

(1)

References

345

(2)

DOMAIN IV FULFILLING PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

347

(1)

COMPETENCY 11

348

(21)

Interacting and Communicating with Families

349

(20)

Jennifer L. Martin

Jo Ann Engelbrecht

Lillian Chenoweth

Terms to Know

349

(14)

Interacting with Parents of Very Young Children

351

(1)

Interacting with Diverse Families

352

(3)

Communicating with Families

355

(2)

Conducting Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences

357

(4)

Engaging Families in Children's Education

361

(2)

Summary

363

(1)

Glossary

364

(1)

Suggested Activities

364

(1)

Practice Questions

364

(2)

Web Links

366

(1)

References

366

(3)

COMPETENCY 12

369

(27)

Interacting and Communicating with Other Educators and Contributing to the School and District

370

(26)

Donna Cunningham

Lin Moore

Terms to Know

370

(18)

Reflection and Interaction

371

(3)

Collaboration

374

(5)

Participation

379

(2)

Evaluation

381

(2)

Professional Development

383

(5)

Summary

388

(1)

Glossary

389

(1)

Suggested Activities

390

(1)

Practice Questions

391

(2)

Web Links

393

(1)

References

393

(3)

COMPETENCY 13

396

(31)

Understanding Legal and Ethical Requirements and the Structure of Education in Texas

397

(17)

Gary R. Clay

Terms to Know

397

(13)

Legal Requirements for Educators

398

(1)

Laws Regarding Special Education

398

(3)

Laws for Teachers

401

(4)

Ethical Guidelines for Educators in Texas

405

(3)

Structure of the Texas Education System

408

(2)

Summary

410

(1)

Glossary

410

(1)

Suggested Activities

411

(1)

Practice Questions

411

(2)

Web Links

413

(1)

References

413

(1)

Study and Test-Taking Skills: Preparing for and Taking the Test

414

(13)

Janice L. Nath

Cynthia G. Henry

Registration

415

(1)

Preparing for Test Day

416

(2)

The Test

418

(6)

Long-Term Study Plans

424

(2)

Contact Numbers

426

(1)

Index

427

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