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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.
Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies
Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies
In the twentieth century, the ability to engage in careful, reflective thought has been viewed in various ways: as a fundamental characteristic of an educated person, as a requirement for responsible citizenship in a democratic society, and, more recently, as an employability skill for an increasingly wide range of jobs.
Before We Begin
Today's students will become tomorrow's leaders. What are some local, national, and global issues that they will be expected to solve? How can teachers equip students with the thinking skills they will need to overcome these challenges? Be ready to compare your view with classmates.
Overview
When our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they not only declared freedom from taxation and tyranny but they also declared ...
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