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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.
Using Authentic Teaching Methods
Using Authentic Teaching Methods
Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.
Before We Begin
What is something you discovered for yourself? How did you feel? How can teachers set the stage for student discovery and problem solving? Be ready to compare your view with classmates.
Overview
For centuries, humankind has embraced the challenge of discovering new worlds. That's why it's so appropriate that NASA named one of its space shuttles Discovery. To inspire our “star tech” generation to seek and conquer new intellectual horizons, teachers need to use authentic teaching methods such as discovery learning, discussions, and inquiry experiences.
Many educational theorists argue that students learn best by constructing their own knowledge while being engaged in meaningful, high-interest activities ...
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