Student Friendly Teaching Approaches

Schools, which play a fundamental role in the reconstruction of society, have fulfilled their tasks in different ways throughout history. In the last century, there have been great transformations in schooling and teaching, which have led to the emergence of different teaching approaches in different parts of the world. This volume introduces the reader to 10 different teaching approaches: the Emmi Pikler Approach, Montessori Education, the Reggio Emilia Approach, Sudbury Valley Schools, the Jenaplan Education Approach, Waldorf Pedagogy, Freinet Education, the Dalton (Plan) Approach, Schools that Learn, and Democratic Schools. It will appeal primarily to undergraduate and graduate students studying in the field of education, and to researchers working in the field of educational sciences.

Schools, which play a fundamental role in the reconstruction of society, have fulfilled their tasks in different ways throughout history. In the last century, there have been great transformations in schooling and teaching, which have led to the emergence of different teaching approaches in different parts of the world. This volume introduces the reader to 10 different teaching approaches: the Emmi Pikler Approach, Montessori Education, the Reggio Emilia Approach, Sudbury Valley Schools, the Jenaplan Education Approach, Waldorf Pedagogy, Freinet Education, the Dalton (Plan) Approach, Schools that Learn, and Democratic Schools. It will appeal primarily to undergraduate and graduate students studying in the field of education, and to researchers working in the field of educational sciences.

Note: This is the loose-leaf version of Methods for Effective Teachingand does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 0134057589, Comprehensive, research-based, and straightforward, Methods for Effective Teaching provides K-12 teachers the help they need in every aspect of their day-to-day responsibilities, from planning and choosing the right instructional strategies to delivering lessons, managing the classroom, disciplining students, assessing progress, and collaborating with colleagues and parents. All of the content presented in this straightforward guide is aligned to professional standards, including the InTASC standards, and this new, up-to-date edition covers such contemporary issues as Common Core curriculum, 21st century skills, response to intervention (RTI), data-driven decision making, classroom contextual factors, bullying, problem-based strategies, and achievement tests. Strong coverage of both teacher-centered and student-centered strategies is provided and the authors address ways to differentiate instruction, promote student thinking, and actively engage students in learning. Included are approaches for teaching English language learners, an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching, and a variety of pedagogical features to accommodate different learning styles. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad� and Android� tablet.* Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.

This book presents previously unexamined connections between teaching practices and specific philosophical ideas, locating the prior beliefs and practical knowledge of early childhood practitioners in urban India within the broader social and historical religio-philosophical context.

"Developed to address the need for a text that allows teaching fundamentals to be covered in a practical fashion, this general methods text provides complete and concise coverage of the teaching act with a focus on planning and implementing classroom instruction and assessing student achievement in an era of standards and accountability. With an emphasis on case studies and real-life classroom scenarios and features including self-check exercises, portfolio assignments, suggested field experiences, and selected tools for teaching, this text provides students with the resources they need to master the material presented in the text."--Publisher's website.

Many teachers in regular classrooms feel unprepared to teach students with learning disabilities. Fortunately, brain research has confirmed that strategies benefiting learners with special challenges are suited for engaging and stimulating all learners. In this book, neurologist and classroom teacher Judy Willis explains that we can best help students by putting in place strategies, accommodations, and interventions that provide developmentally and academically appropriate challenges to suit the needs, gifts, and goals of each student. Brain-Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom will help teachers * Understand how the brain learns and the technologies that reveal this process. * Implement strategies that are compatible with students' individual learning styles and honor their multiple intelligences. * Improve the focus of students with attention disorders and help them gain the confidence and skills they need to develop goal-oriented behaviors. * Create an enriching learning environment by incorporating student-centered activities, discovery and hands-on learning experiences, cross-curricular learning, and multisensory lessons. * Implement strategic review, study, and test preparation strategies that will allow students to retain information and connect it with future learning. * Build safe, supportive classroom communities and raise class awareness and empathy for students with learning disabilities. It's time for teachers to lower the barriers, not the bar. Using strategies that align with research on how people's brains function, teachers can engage all students as individuals and help them reach their maximum potential with joy and confidence.

"Clearly written and well organized, this book shows how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all subject areas and grade levels. The editors and contributors describe practical ways to develop classroom goals, assessments, materials, and methods that use UDL to meet the needs of all learners. Specific teaching ideas are presented for reading, writing, science, mathematics, history, and the arts, including detailed examples and troubleshooting tips. Particular attention is given to how UDL can inform effective, innovative uses of technology in the inclusive classroom. Subject Areas/Keywords: assessments, classrooms, content areas, curriculum design, digital media, educational technology, elementary, inclusion, instruction, learning disabilities, literacy, schools, secondary, special education, supports, teaching methods, UDL, universal design Audience: General and special educators in grades K-8, literacy specialists, school psychologists, administrators, teacher educators, and graduate students"--