K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for New Professionals (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Andrea M. Guillaume (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 22, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0131580248 | ISBN-13: 978-0131580244 | Edition: 3

K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for New Professionals is a teaching guide written in clear, reader-friendly language.  In the Primer, readers explore key aspects of classroom teaching including the context of teaching today, strategies for learning about students, planning and assessment, instruction and instructional strategies, classroom management, finding a personal educational stance and growing professionally.  Each chapter is designed to cover the material thoroughly and concisely so that readers can make the best use of their time. This book encourages readers to reflect on their past experiences, to question their assumptions, to consider multiple sources of information, and to commit to enacting well-defined notions of good practice that address learners' diverse needs while honoring the dignity of the human experience.   This brief, inexpensive volume is the answer for those who need a quick introduction to teaching in order to prepare for certification or alternative certification.

 

 

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"The author's language is so direct and simple-straightforward-that I find myself smiling and cheering. K-12 Classroom Teaching is so 'right on' it makes me glad to have taken the time to read every word on every line!" — Adele Sanders, University of Northern Colorado

"K-12 Classroom Teaching has a rich, methodical, user-friendly foundation and methodology, that even the most inexperienced teachers can acquire a sense of confidence in implementing the suggested instructional ideas/strategies." — Donna Strand, Baruch College, NYC (CUNY)

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A true nuts-and-bolts general K-12 methods text, K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for New Professionals is a core text for pre-service teachers who are taking introduction to teaching courses, field experience courses, or general methods courses. It is also a quick but thorough core text for alternative certification teachers. Its clear, reader-friendly language helps readers explore key aspects of classroom teaching including the context of teaching today, strategies for learning about students, planning and assessment, instruction and instructional strategies, classroom management, and professional growth.

Features of the Text:

• Warm-Up Exercises help readers reflect on their existing knowledge base related to major points explored in each chapter.
• Teaching Tips are boxed features that provide practical classroom applications.
• Words from Teachers are actual teacher voices that offer advice and writing samples, including daily schedule structures and sample stances.
• Web Site notations are integrated and provide connections to professional organizations and instructionally related resources and materials.
• Opportunities to Practice conclude each chapter and extend readers' connections with the content and real-world teaching. In addition to the application exercises, readers will also discover this second edition to be replete with blank observation guides, lesson plan forms, assessment, and management plans.
• Fast Facts provide statistical information from across the nation in a boxed feature found in several chapters.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (July 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131580248
• ISBN-13: 978-0131580244
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #498,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought It Because I Had To, Return To It Becaue I Want To, November 4, 2009

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This review is from: K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for New Professionals, Second Edition (Paperback)

I had to buy this book as a required text for a class, but I found over the course of the semester that the information was relevant and presented in a user-friendly format. It's one of the few texts that I still use, although the class is long over. I have pages dog-eared and bookmarked for later use, as the book offers a lot of good ideas. It's one of those soothing books that makes education less daunting for the newbie.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice overview of teaching, November 29, 2008

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This review is from: K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for New Professionals (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is a nice overview of teaching; covers all areas, including classroom management, language arts, English language learners, developing professionally, etc.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for teachers, February 29, 2004

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This review is from: K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for New Professionals, Second Edition (Paperback)

This book is absolutely amazing. Andi is so insightful and passionate about teaching. She gives specific examples and classroom approaches throughout the book. It's a must have for all teachers!!!