Contexts of Teaching: Methods for Middle and High School Instruction - Softcover

Garcia, Jesus; Spalding, Elizabeth; Powell, Richard R.

 
9780135981115: Contexts of Teaching: Methods for Middle and High School Instruction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0135981115 ISBN 13: 9780135981115
Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

Appropriate for Middle and High School Methods courses.

This unique new entry into the middle and high school methods market offers an intimate, first-person approach with an emphasis on reflective teaching. Four types of reader activities in the chapters, as well as biography, teaching philosophy and portfolio activities make this a practical text rich in applications. Teaching is portrayed as a process of ongoing learning, growth and development and a strong emphasis is placed on multiculturalism and diversity. While most books tend to take a more traditional, skills-based approach, Contexts of Teaching presents teaching methods from a constructivist, inquiry perspective consistent with current educational trends.

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From the Back Cover

Designed for use in middle and secondary methods courses, Contexts of Teaching takes an inquiry-based approach that emphasizes reflective practice and culturally sensitive teaching.

This text features:

  • Personal biographies an case studies that model reflective teaching
  • Reader activities ("In the Field," "Theory into Practice," "Consulting Other Sources," and "What Would You Do?") that provide applications for chapter content
  • "Building Your Biography," "Developing Your Personal Practical Philosophy," and "Collecting Artifacts for Your Portfolio" that encourage professional development
  • An emphasis throughout the text on multiculturalism and diversity

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Publisher
Pearson
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0135981115
ISBN 13 
9780135981115
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
398