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Reflective Planning, Teaching, and Evaluation: K-12

by: Eby, Judy W.

Reflective Planning, Teaching, and Evaluation: K-12

by: Eby, Judy W.

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9780134964805
ISBN 10:
0134964802
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/01/1997
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Designed to encourage beginning teachers to be reflective and proactive in meeting the diverse needs of their students, this second edition presents a new model of reflective action in teaching. Updated to incorporate multicultural, diversity and changing teaching environments, this book provides concrete examples, vignettes, and case studies to prepare new teachers for the teaching challenges of today.

CHAPTER 1 REFLECTIVE ACTION IN TEACHING

(24)

Teachers' Many Roles and Responsibilities

(9)

Processing Information

(2)

How Teachers' Thinking Affects Student Learning

(1)

Definitions of Reflective Thinking and Action

(2)

Reflecting on Your Ethics and Principles

(3)

A Model of Reflective Action in Teaching

(12)

Perceptiveness of Your Students' Needs

(2)

Proactive Search for Knowledge

(1)

Clarification of Values and Principles

(1)

Creative Synthesis of Ideas to Fit Your Classroom

(1)

Persistence and Problem Solving

(1)

Communication Skills

(1)

An Example of a Student Teacher Using the Reflective Action Model

(6)

References

(1)

CHAPTER 2 PLANNING A HEALTHY, SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING

(38)

A Good Beginning for the School Year

(10)

Organizing the Physical Environment

(3)

The First Day of School

(6)

Preventive Discipline Strategies

(12)

Teachers' Body Language

(1)

Withitness

(2)

Teachers' Leadership Styles

(1)

Establishing Rules and Consequences

(1)

The Consequence Called Time-Out

(1)

Using Positive Consequences and Rewards

(1)

Two-Way Communication with Parents

(3)

Discipline Systems That Build Character and Self-Esteem

(1)

Humor in the Classroom

(1)

Building Self-Esteem and Intrinsic Motivation

(9)

The Enhancing Effects of Success

(1)

Meeting Students' Affective Needs

(1)

Classrooms As Communities

(1)

Teaching Students How to Resolve Conflicts

(3)

Classroom Meetings

(3)

The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

(1)

Scheduling Time for Active Learning

(3)

Daily and Weekly Schedules

(1)

Planning Time

(2)

References

(3)

CHAPTER 3 PERCEIVING AND MEETING STUDENTS' NEEDS IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY

(24)

Celebrating Diversity in Your Classroom

(4)

Perceiving the Needs of Bilingual and Bicultural Students

(3)

Assessing the Academic Needs of Your Students

(9)

Teachers' Conceptions of How Students Learn

(1)

Interpreting Data from Students' Cumulative Files

(1)

Interpreting Standardized Test Results

(2)

Perceiving Students' Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences

(1)

Pretests and Student-Teacher Conferences

(1)

Placement and Grouping Decisions

(1)

Determining the Causes of Underachievement

(1)

Assessment to Meet the Needs of High-Achieving Students

(1)

Perceiving and Meeting Students' Affective Needs

(9)

Planning for Students with Special Needs

(4)

Perceiving the Needs of Urban Children

(1)

Perceiving the Needs of Rural Students

(1)

Identifying Students' Needs without Labeling

(3)

References

(1)

CHAPTER 4 HOW TEACHERS PLAN SCHOOL PROGRAMS

(36)

How School Curricula Are Planned

(10)

National Standards in the Planning Stage

(1)

State Curriculum Guidelines

(1)

How Curriculum Is Transformed in Practice

(1)

Evaluation and Use of Textbooks

(1)

Curriculum Orientations

(2)

Tyler's Basic Principles of Curriculum Planning

(1)

Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives

(1)

Clarifying Educational Goals and Outcomes

(2)

Writing Useful and Appropriate Outcome Statements

(1)

Examples of Long-Term Curriculum Planning

100

(21)

Designing a Common Core Curriculum

100

(2)

Redesigning the Curriculum to Reflect Multicultural Values

102

(1)

Redesigning the Curriculum Using Multidisciplinary Themes

103

(1)

Designing a Whole Language Curriculum

104

(4)

A Thematic Curriculum for a Multicultural, Bilingual Classroom

108

(2)

Long-Term Planning in Mathematics

110

(1)

Long-Term Planning in Science

111

(1)

Long-Term Planning in Social Studies

112

(4)

Creating Time Lines That Fit Your Goals and Outcome Statements

116

(3)

Collaborative Long-Term Planning

119

(2)

References

121

(2)

CHAPTER 5 PLANNING THEMATIC UNITS FOR AUTHENTIC LEARNING

123

(28)

How Teachers Plan Thematic Units

124

(6)

Deciding on Unit Topics

125

(1)

Creating a Curriculum Unit Using Reflective Actions

126

(1)

Using Perceptiveness

126

(1)

Constructing Knowledge on the Topic

126

(1)

Clarifying Values and Moral Principles

126

(1)

Creating the Unit

126

(1)

Being Persistent and Solving Problems

127

(1)

Using Good Communication Skills

127

(1)

Sequencing Learning Experiences in Unit Plans

128

(2)

Examples of Thematic units

130

(19)

Creating a Multidisciplinary Primary Unit

130

(1)

A Multidisciplinary, Multicultural Unit

131

(7)

Developing a Mathematics Unit

138

(1)

Creating a Language-Arts Unit

138

(7)

Two Colleagues Create a High School Science Unit

145

(4)

References

149

(2)

CHAPTER 6 LESSON PLANNING AND SEQUENCING

151

(32)

Writing Objectives to Fit Goals and Outcome Statements

152

(5)

Behavioral Objectives

153

(1)

Problem-Solving Objectives

153

(1)

Expressive Outcomes

154

(1)

Bloom's Taxonomy

155

(2)

Sequencing Objectives in School Subjects

157

(7)

Sequencing Objectives in Mathematics

157

(2)

Sequencing Objectives in Language Arts

159

(2)

Sequencing Objectives in Science

161

(1)

Sequencing Objectives in Social Studies

162

(1)

Sequencing Objectives in Interdisciplinary Units

163

(1)

Planning Assessments That Fit Your Objectives

164

(6)

Varying Objectives for Students with Special Needs

167

(3)

Writing a Well-Organized Lesson Plan

170

(12)

Sample Lesson Plan in Mathematics

171

(3)

Sample Lesson Plan in Language Arts/Social Studies

174

(2)

Sample Lesson Plan in Science

176

(1)

Sample Primary Bilingual Lesson Plan Using Learning Centers

177

(5)

References

182

(1)

CHAPTER 7 AUTHENTIC TEACHING AND LEARNING

183

(22)

The Cognitive-Mediational Conception of Learning

185

(3)

Schema Theory

186

(1)

Advance Organizers

187

(1)

Presentation Skills That Increase Clarity and Motivation

188

(7)

Getting Students' Attention

189

(1)

Enthusiasm

190

(1)

Clarity

190

(2)

Smooth Transitions

192

(1)

Timing

193

(1)

Variation

194

(1)

Interaction

194

(1)

Active, Authentic Learning Experiences

194

(1)

Closure

195

(1)

Systematic Classroom Instruction

195

(8)

Direct Instruction of New Knowledge and Skills

195

(3)

Teacher Modeling and Demonstration

198

(1)

Scaffolding

198

(1)

Structuring Tasks for Success

199

(1)

Matching Teaching and Learning Styles

200

(1)

Multiple Intelligences

201

(2)

References

203

(2)

CHAPTER 8 DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONING STRATEGIES THAT MAKE LEARNING MORE AUTHENTIC

205

(22)

Asking Questions That Stimulate Higher-Level Thinking

206

(4)

Knowledge Level

207

(1)

Comprehension Level

207

(1)

Application Level

208

(1)

Analysis Level

208

(1)

Synthesis Level

208

(1)

Evaluation Level

208

(2)

Strategies for Authentic Discussions

210

(16)

Problem-Solving Discussions

211

(2)

Group Investigations

213

(1)

Discussions That Promote Critical Thinking

214

(1)

Discussions That Improve Observation Skills

215

(1)

Discussions That Enhance Comparing Skills

215

(1)

Discussions That Guide Classification Skills

215

(1)

Discussions That Identify Assumptions

216

(1)

Socratic Dialogues

216

(1)

Discussions That Enhance Creative Thinking

217

(1)

Discussions That Encourage Imagination and Inventiveness

218

(1)

Prewriting Discussions

218

(1)

Discussions That Address Multiple Intelligences

219

(1)

The Role of the Teacher in Leading Discussions

220

(6)

References

226

(1)

CHAPTER 9 COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES

227

(24)

Models of Cooperative Learning

228

(5)

Group Investigation

228

(3)

Jigsaw Model

231

(1)

Learning Teams

231

(2)

Peacemaking Groups

233

(1)

The Purpose of Cooperative Learning

233

(2)

Selecting and Adapting Models

234

(1)

How Cooperative Learning Is Used in Classrooms

235

(9)

Kindergarten Applications

235

(1)

First-Grade Applications

236

(2)

Second-Grade Applications

238

(1)

Third-Grade Applications

239

(1)

Fourth-Grade Applications

240

(1)

Fifth-Grade Applications

240

(1)

Sixth-Grade Applications

241

(2)

Middle School Applications

243

(1)

High School Applications

243

(1)

Classroom Conditions That Encourage Cooperation

244

(5)

The Effects of Cooperative Learning

246

(3)

References

249

(2)

CHAPTER 10 USING TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER TEACHING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE AUTHENTIC LEARNING

251

(30)

Technology Can Increase Authentic Learning

252

(8)

Word Processing Programs

253

(1)

Computer-Assisted Research Projects

254

(1)

Networking to Share Information

255

(1)

Mathematics and Problem-Solving Programs

255

(2)

Record Keeping and Grading

257

(1)

Calculators

258

(1)

Audio-Video Technology

258

(1)

Managing Technology in the Classroom

259

(1)

Teaching Strategies That Fit Bloom's Taxonomy

260

(6)

Teaching Strategies That Develop a Knowledge Base

260

(1)

Teaching Strategies That Promote Comprehension

261

(2)

Teaching Strategies That Allow Students to Apply What They Learn

263

(1)

Teaching Strategies That Require Analysis

264

(1)

Teaching Strategies That Encourage Synthesis

264

(1)

Teaching Strategies That Generate Evaluation

265

(1)

Classroom Examples of Teaching Strategies

266

(14)

Discovery Learning

266

(1)

Inquiry Training

267

(1)

Role Playing

268

(1)

Simulation

269

(2)

Mastery Learning

271

(1)

Contracts for Independent Learning

272

(2)

Group Rotations Using Learning Centers

274

(4)

Your Own Repertoire of Teaching Strategies

278

(2)

References

280

(1)

CHAPTER 11 AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT

281

(28)

Assessment Terminology

282

(3)

Public Interest in Student Achievement

285

(1)

How Teachers Select and Use Assessment Methods

286

(22)

Informal Observations

288

(1)

Performance Tasks to Demonstrate Mastery of Outcomes

289

(1)

Criterion-Referenced Quizzes and Tests

290

(2)

Mastery Learning

292

(1)

Essays Evaluated with Rubric Guidelines

293

(2)

Oral Reports and Examinations

295

(1)

Designing Authentic Assessment Performance Tasks

296

(1)

Rubrics, Checklists, and Rating Scales

297

(3)

Learning Contracts

300

(3)

Portfolios of Student Products

303

(3)

Videotape Records

306

(1)

Cooperative Group Projects and Products

307

(1)

References

308

(1)

CHAPTER 12 RECORDING AND REPORTING STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

309

(28)

Varied Perspectives about the Purpose of Evaluation

311

(3)

Philosophies Underlying Various Evaluation Systems

314

(3)

How Curriculum Orientations Influence Evaluation

314

(1)

How Various Orientations Affect Teachers' Observations

315

(1)

How Curriculum Orientations Relate to Test Construction

315

(1)

How Curriculum Orientations Affect the Selection of Assessment Devices

316

(1)

Methods of Reporting Student Accomplishment

317

(18)

Combining Evaluation Data

318

(4)

An Authentic Grading System That Encourages Success

322

(2)

Using Performance Tasks to Create an Authentic Evaluation System

324

(3)

Computation of Grades

327

(2)

Writing Anecdotal Records

329

(1)

Organizing Portfolios to Document Accomplishments

330

(2)

Involving Students in Evaluation Procedures

332

(3)

References

335

(2)

CHAPTER 13 REFLECTIVE TEACHERS AND THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

337

(26)

Two-Way Communication with Parents

338

(10)

Fall Open House

339

(1)

Parent-Teacher Conferences

340

(5)

Through the Eyes of Parents

345

(3)

Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural Community

348

(5)

Visits to Students' Homes

349

(1)

Newsletters and Notes

350

(1)

Parent Support of Educational Activities

351

(1)

Telephone Calls

351

(1)

Spring Open House and Other Special Events

352

(1)

Community Involvement in Classroom Activities

353

(3)

Parents As Volunteers

353

(1)

Community Resources

354

(1)

Character Education Programs

355

(1)

Collegial Relationships

356

(4)

Teacher Empowerment

356

(1)

Teachers Mentoring and Coaching One Another

357

(3)

References

360

(3)

NAME INDEX

363

(4)

SUBJECT INDEX

367

(10)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

377

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