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50 Strategies for Active Teaching: Engaging K-12 Learners in the Classroom, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (July 11, 2006) © 2007

  • Andrea M. Guillaume
  • Ruth Yopp Edwards California State University, Fullerton
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  • Conceptual framework-Strategies are embedded into a conceptual framework for active teaching and learning which includes: (1) activating prior knowledge and building a purpose for learning, (2) encouraging student interaction, (3) generating and testing hypotheses, (4) organizing information and making connections, and (5) facilitating rehearsal and consolidation of content.
  • Instructional assistance-Provides two comprehensive chapters (chaptes one and two) that help teachers build a working knowledge of active teaching and provide concrete advice for embedding strategies into their teaching.  There is discussion of hot topics such as standards-based instruction and efforts to boost student achievement.
  • Format-Provides clear step-by-step instructions and examples for employing the strategies throughout the text.
  • Troubleshooting and Alternatives-Each strategy contains a Troubleshooting section that presents tips to avoid pitfalls and build success as teachers prepare to use the strategy.  The Alternatives section provides multiple uses of each strategy.
  • Correlation matrix-The front and back cover of the text contain a correlation matrix that gives five kinds of information for each strategy: (1) Students' language level, (2) students' literacy level, (3) use of technology, (4) use for student assessment, and (5) time requirements for preparation and implementation.
  • CD-ROM-Includes a dual-platform CD-ROM providing templates for 19 strategies.  Teachers can type right onto the forms to allow them to immediately employ the strategies.  The templates are also referenced in the text.

Part One: A Foundation for Active Teaching and Learning

 

Chapter One: Setting the Context for Active Teaching Strategies

 

Chapter Two: Choosing and Using Active Teaching Strategies

 

 

Part Two: Strategies for Active Teaching and Learning

 

Chapter Three: Strategies for Activating Prior Knowledge and Building a Purpose for Learning

 

Chapter Four: Strategies for Encouraging Student Interaction

 

Chapter Five: Strategies for Generating and Testing Hypotheses

 

Chapter Six: Strategies for Organizing Information and Making Connections

 

Chapter Seven: Strategies for Facilitating Rehearsal and Consolidation Content

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