Learning to Teach

This best-selling text provides comprehensive coverage of general teaching methods and models. The most balanced text in its field, Learning to Teach strikes a harmony by integrating researched-based practices with practical consideration and opportunity for real-world application. The text provides strong coverage of both teacher-centered and student-centered models. By covering all major teaching models plus the leadership of teaching, including planning, classroom management, assessment, motivation, and management of time and space, Learning to Teach helps future teachers master both the theory and application of successful teaching.

Part 1: Teaching and Learning in Today’s Classrooms

Chapter 1 The Scientific Basis for the Art of Teaching

Chapter 2 Student Learning in Diverse Classrooms

Part 2: The Leadership Aspects of Teaching

Chapter 3 Teacher Planning

Chapter 4 Learning Communities and Student Motivation

Chapter 5 Classroom Management

Chapter 6 Assessment and Evaluation

Part 3: Overview of Teacher-Centered Transmission Approaches To Teaching

Chapter 7 Presenting and Explaining

Chapter 8 Direct Instruction

Chapter 9 Concept and Inquiry-Based Teaching

Part 4: Overview of Student-Centered Constructivist Approaches To Teaching

Chapter 10 Cooperative Learning

Chapter 11 Problem-Based Learning

Chapter 12 Classroom Discussion

Chapter 13 Using Multiple Approaches to Teaching and Differentiation

Part 5: The Organizational Aspects of Teaching

Chapter 14 School Leadership and Collaboration

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Subject Index