Back to Basics of Teaching: Best Practices for Diverse Learners
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 169
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 170
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This book goes back to the basics of teaching and presents information that all beginning teachers need to know about teaching diverse learners. It is designed to help you, the new teacher, understand what it means to be an effective teacher and how to become one. The authors discuss how to create a safe, caring, nurturing learning environment that validates differences. They present techniques for being a strong classroom manager and promoting engagement to prevent discipline issues. The authors also pose the questions all teachers need to ask, which are: “What is the big picture of my curriculum?” “What do students need to know and be able to do by the time they leave your classroom?” “What matters in teaching?”
Several main instructional approaches are provided to give you a choice of pedagogical practices to use depending on your philosophy of teaching and what approach works when, where, with whom, and for what purpose. The Molloy Lesson Plan Format provides a curricular framework that you can use to plan lessons that address everything but the kitchen sink. In addition to the major parts of any curriculum—instructional objective tied to standards, assessment, and developmental procedures—it also requires teachers to think about differentiation for all learners, adaptations for diverse populations, instructional and learning strategies, and enrichment opportunities. The book also presents ways to be professionally responsible by collaborating with other teachers, getting parents involved, enhancing the home-school communication, and becoming an active member of professional organizations.
Though this book is intended for new teachers, seasoned teachers who need a refresher in the basics of teaching and learning may benefit from the information presented here as well. The authors invite the reader into the world of teaching to learn about and reflect on what it means to plan and deliver best practices for diverse learners.
Introduction
Overview
About the Authors
Book Organization
Chapter 1 Effective Teaching
Characteristics of an Effective Teacher
Teacher Dispositions
Knowing Your Learners
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Students with Disabilities
Gifted and Talented Students
English Language Learners
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
References
Chapter 2 Classroom Management
Student-to-Teacher Relationships
Student-to-Student Relationships
Classroom Roles and Responsibilities
Why Do You Need Rules and Procedures?
What Is the Difference between Rules and Procedures?
How Do You Decide Which Rules and Procedures Are Necessary?
Who Creates the Rules and Procedures?
Discipline
Behavioral Issues
Engagement
Promoting Active Engagement to Prevent Discipline Issues
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
References
Chapter 3 Master Plan—What Is the Big Picture?
Curriculum
Knowledge and Skills
Standards
Social Emotional Learning
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
References
Chapter 4 Theories of Learning and Instructional Approaches
Three Theories of Learning
Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Direct Instruction
Gradual Release of Responsibility Framework
Indirect Instruction
Inquiry-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning
Collaborative Learning
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
Elements Of Project-Based Learning
References
Chapter 5 Molloy College Lesson Plan, Part I
Standards and Indicators
Instructional Objectives
Prior Academic Knowledge, Conceptions/Misconceptions
Developmental Procedures
Motivation
Questioning
Assessment
Strategies
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
Voices from the Field—Sample Lesson Second Grade ELA (Objective, Standard, and Worksheet).
References
Chapter 6 Molloy College Lesson Plan, Part II
Adaptations
Differentiation of Instruction
Independent Practice
Follow-Up Activities: Direct Teacher Intervention and Academic Enrichment
Instructional Resources and Materials
References
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
References
Chapter 7 Assessment
High-Stakes Testing
Alternative or Authentic Assessment
Portfolio Assessment
Performance Assessment
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
References
Chapter 8 Professional Responsibility
Co-Teaching and Collaboration
How Does Co-Teaching Work?
Approaches to Co-Teaching
Family Involvement
Back to School Night
Home–School Communication
Parent–Teacher Conferences
How and What Do You Prepare for a Meeting With Parents?
Other Ways to Involve Families
Community Involvement
Professional Organizations and Activities
Voices from the Field
Application Activities
Teaching Videos and Activities
References
Appendix
Vicky Giouroukakis started her career teaching English at a public high school in Queens, New York, and English as a Second Language to adolescents and adults. She is currently Full Professor of Education in the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Education. She has co-authored three books on best practices, one of which became a best seller. Vicky’s passion lies in the areas of teacher education, curriculum and instruction, and cultural/linguistic diversity. Her work has been featured in books and scholarly journals, and she frequently presents at regional, national, and international conferences. Vicky is the recipient of the Educator of Excellence Award by the New York State English Council and the Research Achievement Award by Molloy College.