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Pearson Secondary School Teaching A Guide To Methods And Resources Planning For Competence Edition 1998 by Richard D. Kellough, Noreen G. Kellough
Specific to grades 7-12, this comprehensive resource guide, with its hands-on approach, promotes active student learning. The guide reflects the latest developments in cognitive learning theory, the constructivist approach to learning, social/interactive learning, the current school funding environment, and the growing diversity of the student population. The material emphasizes an eclectic model of teaching which encourages students to choose effective approaches from a variety of possible teaching models. The important role of classroom management skills, as a prerequisite to a safe and effective classroom learning environment, is stressed. The text coverage encompasses instructional planning, strategy implementation, discipline, legal issues, and both student and teacher evaluation. The exercises stress active learning.