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Author: Thomas M. McCann
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2012-06-06
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1452205108
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book's three-step process outlines how to envision what great teaching looks like, measure current instruction against that standard, and work relentlessly to improve instruction accordingly.
Author: Todd Whitaker
Publisher: Eye On Education
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 1596672404
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →First Published in 2013. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author: Paul Farber
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 2020-02-20
Total Pages: 219
ISBN-13: 1350097764
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Why Teaching Matters is an introductory guide to the core 'elements' of teaching, getting to the heart of what teaching is, and why it matters. Paul Farber and Dini Metro-Roland introduce the following 8 'elements' which encompass the many issues, themes and social complexities of teaching: - Authority - Virtue - Care - Subject matter - Judgement - Purpose - Place - Presence The elements are used to frame discussions of practical issues teachers face such as testing, technology and stress. It also provides an accessible introduction to philosophical theories from a range of thinkers including Nel Noddings, John Dewey and bel hooks that can inform a deeper understanding of teaching. The theoretical discussions are grounded with examples, case studies and anecdotes from the classroom so that theory is always connected with practice. The book also includes sample questions at the end of each chapter as well as a glossary of terms. Why Teaching Matters brings out and celebrates the inherent complexity of teaching, offering a full and practical understanding to students of education and new and experienced teachers alike.
Author: Phyllis L. Fagell
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2019-08-06
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0738235091
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A counselor and popular Washington Post contributor offers a new take on grades 6-8 as a distinct developmental phase--and the perfect time to set up kids to thrive. Middle school is its own important, distinct territory, and yet it's either written off as an uncomfortable rite of passage or lumped in with other developmental phases. Based on her many years working in schools, professional counselor Phyllis Fagell sees these years instead as a critical stage that parents can't afford to ignore (and though "middle school" includes different grades in various regions, Fagell maintains that the ages make more of a difference than the setting). Though the transition from childhood to adolescence can be tough for kids, this time of rapid physical, intellectual, moral, social, and emotional change is a unique opportunity to proactively build character and confidence. Fagell helps parents use the middle school years as a low-stakes training ground to teach kids the key skills they'll need to thrive now and in the future, including making good friend choices, negotiating conflict, regulating their own emotions, be their own advocates, and more. To answer parents' most common questions and struggles with middle school-aged children, Fagell combines her professional and personal expertise with stories and advice from prominent psychologists, doctors, parents, educators, school professionals, and middle schoolers themselves.
Author: Jacob Bryant
Publisher:
Published: 2020-06-09
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What is the most important factor in determining the effectiveness of a middle school teacher? It has little to do with their content knowledge, their understanding of teaching strategies, or even the strong programs that lead to school improvement. It is their day-to-day mindset they use to approach their kids, content, colleagues, and class. While this text would not be considered a how-to model for becoming a middle school teaching sensation overnight, it is full of field-tested stories and strategies from middle school classrooms. The aim is to develop a metacognitive thinking pattern for the individual middle school teacher so they walk away equipped and inspired to teach the toughest grades. While the target audience for this book is pre-service middle grades teacher or those who are still developing as middle grades teachers. There is something for even the most veteran (of any grade level) to learn from this book. As Dr. Bryant will tell you, we teach the way we have been taught, so there is always room for growth. When we grow as teachers, we increase the impact we have on our students. They are a direct representation of us and what we value.
Author: William H. Schmidt
Publisher:
Published: 2011-01-20
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Based on a major international teacher education research project—the Mathematics Teaching in the 21st Century Study (MT21)—this book investigates the preservice preparation of middle school mathematics teachers in the United States, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Bulgaria, and Mexico. The study was funded by the National Science Foundation and the participating countries. William Schmidt (co-author of the influential TIMSS study on student test results in science and math) and Maria Teresa Tatto (director of the Teacher Education and Development study, or TEDS-M) led a collaborative team of international researchers in this study. Using the results of more than 2,500 surveys, the authors examine the differential contribution of the six countries’ teacher-education models to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of their future mathematics teachers. Case studies and detailed analyses of the teacher education curriculum across the participating countries provide rich contextual information to explain the survey findings. This study is the first to examine the resource allocation and economic support in teacher education vis-à-vis other mathematics-related professions, and it shows that differential investment patterns are consistent with the level of teaching knowledge found in each country’s new teachers. The book includes a chapter on policy implications, with a special focus on teacher preparation in the United States.
Author: Thomas M. McCann
Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 2012-06-05
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1452283885
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A laser-beam focus on improving instruction to improve learning Saying "teaching matters most" is easy, and seems obvious. Making it the top priority for school leaders and staff is not so easy—in fact, it′s messy. If we want to change how students write, compute, and think, then teachers must change how they teach. They must transform the old "assign-and-assess" model into engaging, compassionate, coherent, and rigorous instruction. The authors show school leaders how to make this happen amidst myriad distractions, initiatives, and interruptions. Unlike other books that stop at evaluating teachers and instruction, this work demonstrates how to grow schools′ instructional capacities with a three-step process that involves: Envisioning what good teaching looks like Measuring the quality of current instruction against this standard Working relentlessly to move the quality of instruction closer and closer to the ideal The authors provide helpful guidance on issues such as hiring, induction, professional development, mentoring, and teacher evaluation. Each chapter offers specific action steps toward building the blueprint for improvement. Also included are frameworks for completing instructional audits in schools, and probes, instruments, and protocols for measuring and tracking the quality of instruction. Leaders will find excellent guidance for spearheading and sustaining a focused and aligned effort to improve the quality of teaching to impact all learners.
Author: Caralyn Zehnder
Publisher: Myers Education Press
Published: 2021-01-05
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 1975504534
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A 2022 SPE Outstanding Book Honorable Mention Our society urgently needs education that motivates, challenges, engages, and affirms all students. No matter their previous successes or failures, every student has enormous learning potential and important contributions to make now and in the future. Such meaningful learning experiences don't just happen, they need to be intentionally designed. This book supports those who will undertake this vitally important work. Learning that Matters: A Field Guide to Course Design for Transformative Education is a pragmatic resource for designing courses that engage college students as active citizens. This "work" book provides research-informed approaches for creating learning experiences and developing innovative, intellectually-engaging courses. Whether a novice or a veteran, by engaging with the text, collaborating with colleagues, and reflecting on the important work of a teacher, any motivated educator can become a transformative educator. Every college course has the potential to transform students' lives. Through implementation of critical concepts such as connected and authentic assessments; dilemmas, issues, and questions; portable thinking skills and engaging strategies; and a purposeful focus on inclusivity and equity, readers begin the process of change needed for preparing students who will be able to address the monumental challenges facing our society. Click HERE to watch the book launch. Click HERE to hear the authors discuss their book. Perfect for courses such as: Education Curriculum and Instruction | Design for Transformative Learning | An Introduction to Evidence-based Undergraduate Teaching | New Faculty Orientations | Freshman Seminar Faculty Trainings | Center for Teaching & Learning | Workshops in Course Design
Author: Nancy Fordham
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Help students learn and apply key reading strategies while exploring different themes commonly taught in middle school, such as Forging One's Identity, Friendship, Making choices, and the Pioneering Spirit."--p. 4 of cover.
Author: Leif Fearn
Publisher: R&L Education
Published: 2013-06-26
Total Pages: 183
ISBN-13: 1610489527
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A critical question in social studies education is not whether teachers develop and teach units of study, but what is in the units of study teachers develop and teach. Curricular planning and instruction must focus on what we teach in the social studies classroom. It is not uncommon for students to experience fine units about the westward movement and exit the fifth grade with little or no geographic literacy. Most students leave middle school grades unable to name even one person who made a difference in the history of Indian people in the United States. After three to five years of history classes, high school students routinely self-report that history is boring. And it is the rare middle school graduate who knows how to use a free enterprise economy for his or her benefit. This book explains the content of nine areas in social studies. If teachers know what history, biographical studies, and the United States Constitution mean for instruction, they can increase the probability of better-focused content in their social studies instruction.
