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Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School, 4/e

Johanna K. Lemlech, University of Southern California

Published July, 1997 by Prentice Hall Career & Technology

Copyright 1998, 413 pp.
Cloth
ISBN 0-13-262130-4


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Summary

Designed for students in undergraduate and graduate curriculum courses, the integrated approach of this comprehensive book melds elementary and middle school curriculum programs, with instructional methods and classroom management. The text emphasizes constructivist learning and how teachers can facilitate the learning process. Students and instructors will benefit from the author's ability to integrate foundations for teaching, learning theory, instructional methods, curriculum fields, unit development, assessment, technology, and professional leadership.

Features


A “research box” feature connects educational research to the text.
A discussion of professional relationships and teacher collaboration speaks directly to the changing roles and responsibilities of teachers.
The “what” and “how” of authentic assessment are discussed.
Multiple Intelligences applications and examples are provided.  NEW TO THIS EDITION 
NEW—A Professional Lexicon provided at the beginning of each chapter introduces new concepts and emphasizes the importance of the language of teaching.
NEW—A chapter synopsis at the beginning of each chapter functions as an advance organizer.
NEW—The integration of technology that includes resources and suggestions for use, including, the Internet, distance learning, networking, and more are covered.
NEW—A new teacher (research) box provides real-life classroom experience in the teacher's own voice.
NEW—A new section on inclusion, covered in the curriculum chapters, discusses full-service school and mainstreaming .


Table of Contents
I. CHALLENGE, CHOICE, AND RESPONSIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    1. Teachers, Schools, and Society.
    2. Teachers, Schools, and Curriculum in Historical Perspective.
    3. Organizing Patterns: Schools, Classrooms, and Curricula.
    4. How Children Learn: Similarities and Differences.

II. DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION: HOW TEACHERS TEACH.
    5. Classroom Management: Planning and Guiding Learning Experiences.
    6. Exposition and Discussion Strategies.
    7. Inquiry, Problem Solving, Constructivism, and Students as Researchers.
    8. Role-Playing, Games, and Simulations.
    9. Curriculum Planning: The Teaching Unit.
    10. Resources for Learning: Technology in the Classroom.
    11. Strategies for Assessing, Evaluating, and Communicating Learning Progress.
III. UNDERSTANDING THE CURRICULUM.
    12. Teaching English Language Arts.
    13. Social Experiences: The Nature of the Social Studies.
    14. Mathematics Education.
    15. Science Education.
    16. Physical and Health Education.
    17. Arts Education.
IV. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
    18. Professional Development and Teacher Leadership— Personal Responsibilities.
    Bibliography
    Indexes.

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