Effective Teaching Methods: Research-Based Practice, 9th edition

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The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Embedded videosin each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies. (See pages 18, 276, 403 for examples.)
• End-of-ChapterCase Histories bring students closer to the realities of teaching. Click on the blue question mark icon to see critical thinking questions with feedback. These questions provide students with practice answering the types of questions they may see on licensure exams. [Note: Borich 8

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  e had a MyLab where students were directed to answer critical thinking questions. Now these exercises--which Borich users love--are all available within the Enhanced Pearson eText.] (See pages 28, 277, and 415 for examples.)
• Final Chapter Quizzes align with learning outcomes and include multiple choice questions allowing readers to test their knowledge of the concepts, research, strategies, and practices discussed in each section. (See pages 29, 278, and 415 for examples.)

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Additional text benefits include:

• Prepare to meet the challenges of today’s diverse classrooms through coverage of key topics such as:
  • Common Core curriculum standards.
  • Differentiated instruction.
  • New educational technologies.
  • Special populations in the general education classroom.
  • Cognitive and academic language proficiency.
  • New legislative initiatives, such as Race to the Top and Response to Intervention.
• Choose from among today’s most effective teaching practices—derived from the newest classroom research and selected for their effectiveness with learners.
  • Modern-day, research-based teaching practices that are empirically related to positive outcomes in learners replace many age-old suggestions for good teaching.
  • How to use these teaching practices effectively in the classroom is a major focus.
• Learn easily and readily from a friendly, conversational style.
  • Straight talk, rather than complicated theory, is used to help readers see immediately how to apply what is presented in their own classrooms.
• Get positive, practical prescriptions for classroom teaching that show how to:
  • Engage students in the learning process.
  • Manage a classroom.
  • Increase student achievement.
• Learn from, use, or adapt what other teachers have done to be effective.
  • The realistic approach of this book avoids theory and speculation, instead describing what the research says effective teachers actually do in real classrooms—and what to avoid.
  • Most of what is presented results directly from years of research and observation of effective teaching practices in actual classrooms.
• Ensure understanding of the concepts through a variety of helpful teaching and learning aids, among them:
  • Learning Outcomes and InTASC standards focus on the key aspects of each chapter.
  • In Practice features offer practical teaching tips, strategies, and techniques that show teachers how to put theory into practice in such areas as applying constructivist principles, using differentiated instruction, teaching learners with special needs, integrating technology and web based introduction into lesson plans, applying the concept of multiple intelligences, writing interdisciplinary unit plans, achieving mastery learning, initiating project- and problem-based learning, and using portfolios and performance assessments.
  • A self-report survey instrument helps readers measure their concerns about the teaching task and their own impact on students (Ch.1 and Appendix A).
  • A practical visual format for organizing unit and lesson plans helps teacher graphically visualize the relationship between lessons and units and better prepare to meet state standards and prepare learners for standardized assessments (Ch. 4).
  • A Higher Order Thinking and Problem-Solving Checklist helps teachers achieve a curriculum that encourages students to problem solve, make decisions, and think critically (Chs. 5, 11, and 12, and Appendix C).
  • End-of-Chapter Practice or End-of-Chapter Application include Summing Up sections, Discussion and Practice Questions, Professional Practice sections, Field Experience and Practice Activities, Digital Portfolio Activities, and a glossary of key terms and definitions.
• NEW! Every chapter has been revised to keep pace with the rapid pace of change and new research occurring in nearly every aspect of teaching. Updating includes:
  • The Common Core Standards and their application in the classroom, including research-based strategies, methods, and practices used by effective teachers (Ch. 5).
  • Learning Outcomes frame the content of the chapters and tie to each major section, and Summary statements conclude the chapter.
  • Strategies are included for working with learners who are at risk of school failure because of their cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) (Ch. 3).
  • Strategies for contributing to the Positive Behavior Intervention in Schools (PBIS) program, including specific steps for improving a learner’s behavior consistent with this nationally recognized behavior intervention plan (Ch. 4).
  • A practical, step-by-step account shows the ongoing transition from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to Race to the Top (RTT) (Ch. 13).
  • The Gradual Release of Responsibility Concept is examined,with several practical examples that apply the five steps of Monitoring and Diagnosing, Presenting and Structuring, Guided Student Practice, Feedback and Corrections, and Reaching Mastery (Ch. 9).
  • Practical examples with lesson scenarios of the use of technology-embedded lesson planning, begin by introducing the importance and application of technology in lesson planning (Ch. 5), situating them within the context of goals, standards, and objectives; and then applying them with practical real world lesson applications (Ch. 7).
  • Extended examples of constructivist in theory and practice clearly show the paths to deep learning (Ch. 10).

Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eTextThe Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Embedded videosin each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies. (See pages 18, 276, 403 for examples.)
• End-of-Chapter Case Histories bring students closer to the realities of teaching. Click on the blue question mark icon to see critical thinking questions with feedback. These questions provide students with practice answering the types of questions they may see on licensure exams. [Note: Borich 8

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  e had a MyLab where students were directed to answer critical thinking questions. Now these exercises--which Borich users love--are all available within the Enhanced Pearson eText.] (See pages 28, 277, and 415 for examples.)
• Final Chapter Quizzes align with learning outcomes and include multiple choice questions allowing readers to test their knowledge of the concepts, research, strategies, and practices discussed in each section. (See pages 29, 278, and 415 for examples.)

Students can experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book! Students, register for or purchase your eText at pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted. Instructors, visit pearsonhighered.com/etextbooks/ted to register for your digital examination copy.

Key content changes include:

• Every chapter has been revised to keep pace with the rapid pace of change and new research occurring in nearly every aspect of teaching. Updating includes:
  • The Common Core Standards and their application in the classroom, describing research-based strategies, methods, and practices used by effective teachers (Ch. 5).
  • Learning Outcomes frame the content of the chapters and tie to each major section, and Summary statements conclude the chapter.
  • Strategies are included for working with learners who are at risk of school failure because of their cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) (Ch. 3).
  • Strategies for contributing to the Positive Behavior Intervention in Schools (PBIS) program, include specific steps for improving a learner’s behavior consistent with this nationally recognized behavior intervention plan (Ch. 4).
  • A practical, step-by-step account shows the ongoing transition from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to Race to the Top (RTT) (Ch. 13).
  • The Gradual Release of Responsibility Concept is examined, with several practical examples that apply the five steps of Monitoring and Diagnosing, Presenting and Structuring, Guided Student Practice, Feedback and Corrections, and Reaching Mastery (Ch. 9).
  • Practical examples with lesson scenarios of the use of technology-embedded lesson planning begin by introducing the importance and application of technology in lesson planning (Ch. 5), situating them within the context of goals, standards, and objectives; and then applying them with practical real world lesson applications (Ch. 7).
  • Extended examples of constructivist in theory and practice show clearly the paths to deep learning (Ch. 10).
• Also retained and updated:
  • Chapters emphasizing the importance of classroom management (Chs. 3 and 4).
  • A section on Connecting with Students (Ch. 3) including discussion of the Professional Learning Community.
  • Expanded information on working with families (Ch. 4).
  • Helpful tips on the formative assessment of direct, indirect, constructivist, and collaborative learning.