Effective Strategies for Teaching in K-8 Classrooms
- Kenneth D. Moore - Henderson State University (Retired)
- Jacqueline Hansen - Murray State University, USA
An essential repertoire of practical teaching and classroom management strategies
Featuring a wealth of reflection activities and connections to standards, this concise, easy-to-read teaching methods text equips students with the content knowledge and skills they need to become effective K–8 teachers. The book maximizes instructional flexibility, reflects current educational issues, highlights recent research, and models best pedagogical practices. Current and realistic examples, a section in each chapter on using technology in the classroom, and material on differentiating instruction for diverse learners—including students with special needs and English language learners—make this a must-have resource for any K–8 teacher.
Supplements
The instructor teaching site provides one integrated source for all instructor materials, including the following key components for each chapter:
· A test bank in Word offers a diverse set of test questions and answers for each chapter of the book. Multiple choice, true/false, short answer and essay questions for every chapter will aid instructors in assessing students’ progress and understanding.
· Carefully selected, web-based video links feature relevant content for use in either independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics.
· Chapter-specific PowerPoint slide presentations offer assistance with lecture and review preparation by highlighting essential content, features, and artwork from the book.
· Sample syllabi—for semester, quarter, and online classes—provide suggested models for creating the syllabus for your course.
· Activities and Assignments are lively and stimulating ideas for use both in and out of class reinforce active learning. The activities apply to either individual or group projects.
An open-access Student Study Site provides a variety of additional resources to enhance students’ understanding of the book content and take their learning one step further. The site includes:
· Carefully selected, web-based video links feature relevant content for use in either independent or classroom-based explorations of key topics.
· E-flashcards are a study tool reinforces student understanding of key terms and concepts that have been outlined in the chapters.
· Flexible self-quizzes allow students to independently assess their progress in learning course material.
· Web Exercises and Activities direct students to useful and current web resources, along with creative activities to extend and reinforce learning.
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