Changing the Way You Teach, Improving the Way Students Learn

by Giselle Martin-Kniep, Joanne Picone-Zocchia

Overview

Looking at curriculum design, assessment, and instructional practices, this book describes how teachers can optimize teaching and learning strategies no matter what grade level or subject they teach.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416616214
Publisher:	Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Publication date:	05/15/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Supports Effective Teaching?
Part 1. Curriculum: Through what lenses should we teach?
Chapter 1: Quality as the Infrastructure for Effective Teaching
Chapter 2. Coherence Through Integration and the Making of Connections
Chapter 3. Reconciling Depth with Standards
Part 2. Assessment: How can we diagnose, monitor and evaluate student learning?
Chapter 4. Assessment That Produces and Measures Learning
Chapter 5. Helping Students Understand What We Mean by Quality
Chapter 6. Portfolios That Capture Growth, Effort, Attainment, and Process
Part 3. Instruction: How can we facilitate and support learning for all students?
Chapter 7. Creating Paths to Understanding through Scaffolding
Chapter 8. Using Questions to Engage and Support Learning
Chapter 9. Helping Students Become Strategic Learners
References and Recommended Resources
About the Author