This new edition of the popular textbook digs into the research behind different aspects of teaching in order to give students an informed understanding of what underpins high quality teaching. It explores what the evidence shows about the effectiveness of different approaches, drawing from a variety of educational schools of thought. New to this edition: enhanced discussion of what we can learn from cognitive science research new chapters on metacognition and thinking skills, teacher subject knowledge, evaluating teacher performance, and international comparisons on teaching new Further Reading and Think Point features encouraging critical engagement with key research findings. This is essential reading for all students on initial teacher education courses including undergraduate, postgraduate, School Direct, Teach First and employment-based routes into teaching, and also qualified teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of educational research.
PART 1: BASICS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Ch1: Theories of learning Ch2: Direct Instruction Ch3: Interactive teaching Ch4: Collaborative small group work and peer tutoring Ch5: Metacognition and thinking skills Ch6: Subject knowledge PART 2: CREATING A FRAMEWORK FOR LEARNING Ch7: Classroom and behaviour management Ch8: Classroom Climate Ch9: Homework PART 3: ADAPTING TEACHING Ch10: Non-cognitive outcomes Ch11: Additional learning needs Ch12: Early years education Ch13: Differentiation PART 4: SUBJECT TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT Ch14: Literacy Ch15: Numeracy Ch16: Assessment for learning PART 5: DEVELOPING TEACHERS AND EDUCATION Ch17: Continuing professional development Ch18: Evaluating teacher performance Ch19: International comparisons on teaching
In securing and sustaining school and system improvement, teaching is a critically important contributory factor. The fourth edition of 'Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice' is a timely reminder that the knowledge base about the best teaching practices is extensive and substantial. Therefore this book is an essential read and a significant resource for teachers, teacher educators, researchers and policy makers. -- Michelle Jones Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice" is an impressively written and effectively organized textbook that digs into the research behind different aspects of teaching in order to provide an informed and informative understanding of what underpins high quality teaching. "Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice" explores what the evidence shows about the effectiveness of different approaches, drawing from a variety of educational schools of thought. "Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice" should be considered essential reading for all students on initial teacher education courses including undergraduate, postgraduate, School Direct, Teach First, and employment-based routes into teaching, and also qualified teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of educational research. -- Midwest Book Review
