Models of Teaching [Hardcover]

Bruce R. Joyce (Author), Marsha Weil (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205193919 | ISBN-13: 978-0205193912 | Publication Date: December 19, 1995 | Edition: 5 Sub

Covering the rationale and research on the major models of teaching, this work illustrates K-12 classroom use through scenarios and examples of instructional materials. New chapters to this edition include "Concepts, Cognitions, and Constructivism" which connects the book to recent research on student construction of knowledge and metacognition; and "Social Inquiry Models of Teaching", which features an approach to global literacy that has been tested in a number of school systems.

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From the Back Cover

As in the past, the Fifth Edition of Models of Teaching is written to be the core of the theory/practice aspect of a teacher education program. It covers the rationale and research on the major well-researched models of teaching and illustrates K-12 classroom use through scenarios and examples of instructional materials.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 5 Sub edition (December 19, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205193919
• ISBN-13: 978-0205193912
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,630,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Models of Teaching., February 10, 2000

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Douglas S Wokoun (West Central Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Models of Teaching (Hardcover)

I have been a practicing teacher in the field for 20 years. I am a graduate of a Big 10 University, with a double major and outside field in education. This book is the best resource I have ever seen for the college student wishing to become a teacher, or for the practicing teacher who was stiffed in methods classes. This book explains in detail the way to use the various models of instruction and how to construct them. It is very explicit in giving anyone the information necessary to become a master teacher. I feel extremely fortunate, even at this point in my career, to have had the exposure to this book that I have. It has allowed me to focus the methods I have been using, and given me the confidence to attempt models that I have not used or even heard of. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in becoming an instructor of any kind, as this book will help everyone, K-graduate school.

28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Graduate Education Student's Review, April 23, 2003

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"mcharbo1" (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Models of Teaching (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

After utilizing this book as the required textbook for the graduate level 'Models of Teaching' course at the University of Memphis, I can honestly say that, throughout my pursuit of a Master's Degree in Education, this has to be one of the worst texts I have ever had to suffer. I found it to be poorly written, badly formatted, and terribly confusing in its organization. Even my instructor -- who holds a doctorate in education and is a highly-regarded professional consultant in the field of adult education -- is still unsure exactly how many so-called 'models' were introduced by this unforgiveably overpriced excuse for a text! Thank heaven my classmates and I could rely on good lectures and excellent group learning activities. Leave this one on the shelf!! Better yet, tell Joyce, Weil and Calhoun to head back to English class and then re-focus their efforts on creating a teaching tool that will serve to help the student rather than frustrate him.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, February 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Models of Teaching (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

This text is an awesome summary of 'state of the art' teaching models that improve student achievement. The scenarios provide a glimpse into what each model would look like in the classroom. The authors have also provided an extensive rationale and research base for each model. Joyce is definately an author that informed educators should pay attention to.
If you want one of the best sources as an educator looking to improve his/her own teaching practice (and student achievement), this is it!