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.
This text for preservice teachers covers how children learn, delivery of instruction, implementing the curriculum, and professional growth. Learning features include chapter summaries, portfolio activities, discussion questions, and application exercises. Portfolio activities are new to this edition, as well as technology applications. In this edit