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Lenses on Teaching Developing Perspectives on Classroom Life

by: Chiarelott, Leigh; Davidman, Leonard; Ryan, Kevin

Lenses on Teaching Developing Perspectives on Classroom Life

by: Chiarelott, Leigh; Davidman, Leonard; Ryan, Kevin

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9780495091905
ISBN 10:
0495091901
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/28/2006
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

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Summary

This introduction to field experiences for pre-service teachers, LENSES ON TEACHING, is a combined workbook and text student teachers can use to focus their observations in elementary and secondary classrooms. At the beginning of each chapter, the authors cover a broad spectrum of topics related to teaching. Related activities will sharpen your observation and interviewing skills, encourage self-analysis, and foster continued growth.

Preface

xiii

Introduction to Lenses on Teaching

(10)

Central Questions

(7)

A User's Guide to Lenses on Teaching

(2)

References

(1)

Orienting Yourself to Schools

(14)

Suggested Activity 1: Arriving at School

(1)

Suggested Activity 2: Initial Impressions of School Building

(3)

Suggested Activity 3: Describing the School

(3)

Core Activity: Mapping the Classroom

(3)

Suggested Activity 4: The Most Memorable Person

(1)

Journal Entry

(1)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

References

(1)

Contemporary Practices and Issues in Teaching and Learning

(18)

Best Practices in Today's Classrooms

(6)

Core Activity: Ideal Learning Environment

(2)

Contemporary Issues in Today's Classrooms

(6)

School Funding

(1)

Charter Schools

(1)

Violence in Schools

(2)

Constitutional Issues: The Separation of Church and State

(1)

Standardized Tests

(2)

Suggested Activity 1: Contemporary Issues

(1)

Professional Development Schools

(6)

Suggested Activity 2: Exploring Your Own Professional Development

(1)

Journal Entry

(2)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

References

(2)

Observing and Analyzing Classroom Interactions

(52)

Activities for Chapter 4

(49)

The Core Activity (Lesson Observation)

(1)

The Observation Task(s)

(1)

Core Activity: Lesson Observation Form

(4)

Suggested Activity 1: Teacher-Student Interaction

(5)

Suggested Activity 2: Transition Periods

(2)

Suggested Activity 3: Classroom Management

(9)

Suggested Activity 4: Classroom Arrangement

(1)

Suggested Activity 5: Questioning

(9)

Suggested Activity 6: Observation of Cooperative Learning

(5)

Suggested Activity 7: Educational Uses of Technology

(8)

Suggested Activity 8: Utilizing a Teacher-Made Survey

(2)

Journal Entry

(2)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

References

(2)

Developing Interviewing Skills

(18)

The Structured Interview

(1)

The Interview Questions

(1)

The Structured Interview Development Process

(7)

The Random List

(1)

The Sequenced Structured Interview Schedule

100

(1)

Interview Guidelines

101

(2)

Whom Do You Interview?

103

(1)

Collecting and Organizing Your Data

103

(1)

Data Analysis and Synthesis

103

(1)

Activities for Chapter 5

104

(9)

Core Activity: The Semistructured Interview

104

(1)

Suggested Activity 1: The New Teacher

105

(1)

Suggested Activity 2: The Award-Winning Teacher

105

(1)

Suggested Activity 3: The College Instructor

105

(1)

Suggested Activity 4: The Typical Teacher's Day

106

(4)

Journal Entry

110

(2)

Questions for Discussion

112

(1)

References

112

(1)

Images of the Teacher

113

(16)

The Teacher in Literature, Film, and Television

114

(3)

Schools, Teachers, and News Images

117

(1)

No Child Left Behind (NCLB): The Federal Government's Image of Schools and Teachers

117

(2)

The Image of Education and the News Media

119

(10)

Core Activity: Statements about Schools and Teachers

120

(3)

Suggested Activity 1: My Most Influential Teacher(s)

123

(1)

Suggested Activity 2: Media Role Models

124

(1)

Suggested Activity 3: How Does Your Teacher Feel about Teaching?

125

(2)

Journal Entry

127

(1)

Questions for Discussion

128

(1)

References

128

(1)

The School and Its Community

129

(28)

Core Activity: Your School/Community IQ

134

(10)

Suggested Activity 1: Community Member Interview

144

(4)

Suggested Activity 2: Educator Interview

148

(4)

Suggested Activity 3: Truth or Exaggeration?

152

(2)

Journal Entry

154

(2)

Questions for Discussion

156

(1)

Humor in the Classroom

157

(12)

Classifying Humor in the Classroom

159

(10)

Core Activity: Teacher Humor Chart

160

(3)

Suggested Activity: Funny Incidents in School

163

(2)

Journal Entry

165

(2)

Questions for Discussion

167

(1)

References

167

(2)

The Teacher and Ethics

169

(17)

What ``Product'' Should the Public Schools Seek?

170

(2)

What Can Schools and Teachers Do?

172

(14)

Suggested Activity 1: Interviewing on the Moral Domain

177

(1)

Suggested Activity 2: An Ethical Case Study

178

(1)

Core Activity: Student Observation Activity

179

(4)

Suggested Activity 3: The Moral Environment Checklist

183

(1)

Journal Entry

184

(1)

Questions for Discussion

185

(1)

Reference

185

(1)

Embracing the Challenge of Diversity and Individual Differences in American Classrooms

186

(28)

Economically Challenged Students

186

(2)

The Vocabulary of Diversity

188

(9)

The Social Construction of Knowledge

188

(1)

Multicultural Education

189

(2)

Educational Equity

191

(2)

Bilingual and Special Education

193

(1)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

193

(1)

The Least Restrictive Environment and Procedural Due Process

194

(1)

Learning Styles

195

(1)

Bilingual Education---English Language Development

195

(1)

Gifted and Talented and At-Risk Learners

196

(1)

Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

197

(17)

Core Activity: Observing Diversity in the Classroom

198

(1)

Suggested Activity 1: Observing Multicultural Settings

199

(1)

Suggested Activity 2: Observing the Special Needs Classroom

199

(1)

Suggested Activity 3: Observing Learning/Teaching Styles

200

(6)

Suggested Activity 4: Observing Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)

206

(4)

Journal Entry

210

(2)

Questions for Discussion

212

(1)

References

212

(1)

General Multicultural Education Resources

213

(1)

On Becoming a Teacher

214

(19)

Core Activity: Making Yourself a Teacher

215

(3)

Suggested Activity 1: Knowing Thyself

218

(4)

Suggested Activity 2: Your Personal Pros and Cons for Teaching

222

(2)

Suggested Activity 3: Your Ideal School

224

(2)

Suggested Activity 4: Setting Performance Priorities

226

(3)

Journal Entry

229

(2)

Questions for Discussion

231

(1)

References

231

(2)

Index

233

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Lenses on Teaching Developing Perspectives on Classroom Life

Lenses on Teaching Developing Perspectives on Classroom Life

9780495091905

0495091901

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