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Effective teaching in schools : theory and practice / Chris Kyriacou.
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TextPublisher: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2014Edition: Third editionDescription: iv, 178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781408504239
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Written by best-selling author of Essential Teaching Skills, this research-informed guide is the perfect introduction to what defines good teaching. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it enables trainees and new teachers to build on theoretical work where it matters in the classroom.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-173) and indexes.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface (p. v)
- 1 Introduction (p. 1)
- Part I Understanding Teaching and Learning
- 2 Ways of thinking about effective teaching (p. 7)
- Conceptual and research problems (p. 9)
- Conducting research on effective teaching (p. 11)
- Models for thinking about effective teaching (p. 15)
- Summary (p. 19)
- Discussion questions (p. 19)
- Further reading (p. 19)
- 3 How pupils learn (p. 20)
- The nature of pupil learning (p. 20)
- Developmental issues (p. 28)
- Cognitive issues (p. 31)
- Affective issues (p. 33)
- Summary (p. 36)
- Discussion questions (p. 37)
- Further reading (p. 37)
- Part 2 Effective Classroom Practice
- 4 Setting up the learning experience (p. 39)
- Teacher exposition (p. 40)
- Academic work (p. 46)
- Summary (p. 55)
- Discussion questions (p. 55)
- Further reading (p. 55)
- 5 Taking account of pupil differences (p. 56)
- Ability (p. 56)
- Motivation (p. 61)
- Social class (p. 64)
- Gender (p. 67)
- Race (p. 69)
- Special educational needs (p. 72)
- Summary (p. 75)
- Discussion questions (p. 76)
- Further reading (p. 76)
- 6 Key classroom teaching qualities and tasks (p. 77)
- Key classroom teaching qualities (p. 78)
- An exploratory study (p. 81)
- Key classroom teaching tasks (p. 86)
- Summary (p. 99)
- Discussion questions (p. 99)
- Further reading (p. 100)
- 7 Relationships with pupils (p. 101)
- The teacher's authority (p. 102)
- Mutual respect and rapport (p. 108)
- Classroom climate (p. 111)
- Pastoral care (p. 115)
- Summary (p. 119)
- Discussion questions (p. 119)
- Further reading (p. 119)
- 8 Dealing with pupil misbehaviour (p. 120)
- The nature and causes of pupil behaviour (p. 121)
- Pre-empting misbehaviour (p. 125)
- Reprimands and punishments (p. 127)
- Dealing with confrontations (p. 133)
- Pastoral care and school policy (p. 135)
- Behaviour modification (p. 138)
- Summary (p. 141)
- Discussion questions (p. 141)
- Further reading (p. 141)
- Part 3 Reflecting on Teaching Experience
- 9 Appraising practice (p. 143)
- The curriculum (p. 143)
- Teacher appraisal (p. 151)
- Teacher stress (p. 156)
- Summary (p. 162)
- Discussion questions (p. 162)
- Further reading (p. 162)
- 10 Conclusions (p. 163)
- References (p. 165)
- Author index (p. 174)
- Subject index (p. 177)