Description: Part I: Perspectives on Effective Teaching Performance Chapter 1: The Art of Effective Teaching The Reasons for Teaching The Art of Effective Teaching The Concept of Learning How to Learn The Learning Paradigm and Constructivism A Final Note Chapter 2: The Effective Teacher Review of the Research on Teaching: The Science Teacher Styles Teacher Expectations Teacher Traits Teacher Effects The Master Teacher Cautions and Criticisms Beyond Effective Teaching: New Research, New Paradigms Part II: Professional Skills Associated with Effective Teaching Chapter 3: Instructional Objectives The Aims of Education Types of Objectives Educational Taxonomies Establishing Specific Objectives Applying Gronlund's Objectives Writing Your Own Goals and Objectives Additional Thoughts on Objectives Chapter 4: Instructional Planning How Teachers Plan Unit Plans Lesson Plans Sample Lesson Plans Chapter 5: Instructional Strategies Instructional Approach I: If Teaching a Specific Skill or Process, then Use Practice and Drill Instructional Approach II: If Checking for Student Understanding, then Use Various Forms of Questioning Instructional Approach III: If Seeking to Present Complex Ideas Efficiently, then Use Lecture Instructional Approach IV: If Fostering Critical or Creative Thinking, then Use Strategies that Emphasize Student-Centered Learning The Instructional Debate Theory into Practice Chapter 6: Instructional Materials Selecting Instructional Materials Presenting Materials Textbooks Textbook and Pedagogical Aids Workbook Materials Simulations and Games Theory into Practice Chapter 7: Technology in the Classroom A Rationale for Using Technology Chalkboard and Display Board Overhead Projectors and PowerPoint Films Televisions and Videos Computers Telecommunication Systems Theory into Practice Chapter 8: Instructional Grouping Classroom Seating Arrangements Whole Group Instruction Small Group Instruction Individualized Instruction for Enhanced Student Learning Theory into Practice Chapter 9: Classroom Management and Discipline Approaches to Classroom Management Implementing Alternative Approaches to Classroom Management Discipline Issues Theory into Practice Chapter 10: Standards and Student Assessment Criteria for Selecting Tests Standardized and Nonstandardized Tests Teacher-Made Tests Authentic Assessments Administering and Returning Tests Theory into Practice Chapter 11: Student Evaluation and Teacher Accountability Types of Evaluation Evaluation Methods and Approaches Traditional Grading Standard-Based Grading Records and Reports of Performance Communication with Parents Accountability Theory into Practice Part III: Professional Development for Effective Teaching Performance Chapter 12: Professional Development Reforming Teacher Education Helping the Beginning Teacher Self-Evaluation Supervision and Evaluation New Forms of Evaluation National Board Certification Professional Associations and Activities Theory into Practice

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