Secondary and Middle School Methods - Hardcover

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A methods book specifically for secondary teachers.

Secondary and Middle School Methods discusses specific teaching methodologies to help prospective teachers become competent professionals.

From No Child Left Behind to teaching in a diverse classroom, students are exposed to the current issues in today's society. The authors examine the effects of federal legislation on students and teachers, providing a framework for discussion.

Features

• Case studies throughout offer students (and professors) the opportunity to expand on secondary topics facing our culture today.
• An in-depth discussion addresses the developmental approach, considering all aspects of adolescent development affecting learning on the part of the student and instruction on the part of the teacher (Chapter 2).
• Focusing Questions corresponding with major theories and methods at the beginning of each chapter assist the student in conceptualizing main ideas.
• Material on teaching and effective practices guide the reader in developing techniques and understanding the dynamics of classroom management, grouping of students, testing and evaluation, and planning.