Case Study Analysis in the Classroom: Becoming a Reflective Teacher - Softcover

Campoy, Renee W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761930280 ISBN 13: 9780761930280

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2004

Synopsis

"Case Study Analysis in the Classroom encourages students to consider best practices in teaching and to solve problems concerning students who are gifted, underachieving, resistant to classroom learning, or who have special needs. This book is a valuable way to introduce students to the complex world of teaching and learning."
–Arthur T. Costigan, Queen′s College, City University of New York

Stories of students in need, or of teachers who are struggling, draw readers into the process of solving classroom problems in a manner that traditional textbook formats are unable to match. Presented in an engaging and stimulating manner, Case Study Analysis in the Classroom: Becoming a Reflective Teacher provides beginning teachers a variety of typical classroom problems to analyze and solve. Solving the case study problems helps new teachers develop the knowledge bases they need to solve real problems in their own classrooms. More than a book of cases, it is an important starting point for students learning about case study research, especially the analysis of cases and their potential uses in the classroom. In addition, readers will also be guided through the process of reflective problem solving, developing an educational philosophy, and writing their own case studies.

Author Renee Campoy has written cases that tackle challenging and controversial problems. Her approach rests on the foundation that authentic learning and growth are best achieved through ideas that challenge assumptions and preconceived notions about education. A matrix of case studies is included that groups the cases by grade level, case focus, and primary educational topic, allowing students and instructors at all levels to customize their use of the book. Case study topics include

* Low academic achievement
* Learning disabilities
* Low motivation
* Misbehaving and disruptive students
* Reluctant readers
* High-stakes assessment
* Inappropriate scaffolding
* Cultural conflict
* Socioeconomic issues
* Attention deficit/hyperactive disorder
* Parent conferences
* Bilingual education

To support the problem solving process, each case study includes a rubric that provides feedback to the reader about the quality of their solution. The rubric is research based and written according to the King and Kitchener model of reflective judgment. This approach encourages teachers to apply their classroom experiences, knowledge of content, and understanding of learning theory during classroom problem solving.

Case Study Analysis in the Classroom is well suited as a text for courses throughout education curricula, including educational foundations, research methods, field experience and practicum, and instructional strategies courses. It will also be an invaluable desk reference for practicing teachers and administrators who need additional guidance on classroom problem solving.

About this title

About the Author

Renee Campoy, Ed.D. has an educational background as an elementary teacher and now as a university professor.  She has done extensive work with qualitative research methods and design and has also worked extensively with alternative assessment and instructional methods with classroom teachers.  Her book, A Case Study of a Professional Development School (Greenwood) was published in 2000 and she also has a chapter in Effective Educational Partnerships (Greenwood), which published in 2002.  She has been published in the following journals: Contemporary Education, The Professional Educator, Reading Improvement, American School Board Journal, SRATE Journal, and Kentucky ASCD Journal.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761930280
• ISBN 13: 9780761930280
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224