ôModels of Teaching is a great asset for beginning teachers as they integrate their pre-service training with the standards-based curricula in schools.ö ùAmany Saleh, Arkansas State University ôThis is a practical text that focuses on current practices in education and demonstrates how various models of teaching can address national standards.ö ùMarsha Zenanko, Jacksonville State University ôModels of Teaching provides excellent case studies that will enable students to æseeÆ models of teaching in practice in the classroom.ö ùMargaret M. Ferrara, University of Nevada, Reno Models of Teaching: Connecting Student Learning With Standards features classic and contemporary models of teaching appropriate to elementary and secondary settings. Authors Jeanine M. DellÆOlio and Tony Donk use detailed case studies to discuss 10 models of teaching and demonstrate how the models can incorporate state content standards and benchmarks, as well as technology standards. This book provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of how to use models of teaching to both meet and exceed the growing expectations for research-based instructional practices and student achievement. Key Features:Shows how each model looks and sounds in classrooms at all levels: Each model is illustrated with two detailed case studies (elementary and secondary) and post-lesson reflections.Offers detailed descriptions of the phases of each model: Each model is accompanied by a detailed chart and discussion of the steps of the model. Applies technology standards and performance indicators: Each chapter addresses how the particular model can be implemented to meet technology standards and performance indicators.Connects philosophies of curriculum and instruction: This book connects each model to a philosophy of curriculum and instruction that undergirds that model so teachers understand both how to teach and why. Promotes student interaction with the text: Exercises at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity for beginning teachers to work directly with core curricula from their own state, and/or local school district curricula. High Quality Ancillary Package! Web-based Student Study SiteùThe interactive study site provides practice tests, flash cards, a lesson plan template, suggested assignments, links to state content and technology standards, field experience guides, and much more. InstructorsÆ Resource CDùThis helpful CD for instructors offers PowerPoint slides, an electronic test bank, Web resources, a teaching guide for the case studies, lesson plan template instructions, and much more.Intended Audience:This is an excellent core textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying Elementary and/or Secondary Teaching Methods in the field of Education.Talk to the authors! Jeanine DellÆOlio: jdellolio@hope.edu Tony Donk: donk@hope.edu
