Principles of Teaching and Learning, (Hardcover)

The Principles of Teaching and Learning provides preservice and inservice teachers with skillsets and knowledge base to become competent and effective teachers. Specifically, this book is intended to help teachers understand student learning, utilize effective teaching skills, develop sound curriculum, plan effective instruction, apply fair and effective assessment plans, and efficiently manage the classroom environment.

Over the course of 12 chapters, readers will examine and consider educational philosophies; learning theories and instructional models; instructional activities; planning lessons; preparing and administering tests; student assessment and teacher evaluation; classroom management; and educational technology. Each chapter includes a brief introduction, learning outcomes, a list of key terms, people, and ideas, discussion questions, and references.

Designed to encourage discussion, analysis, and debate, The Principles of Teaching and Learning is an ideal resource for courses and programs in education. It is also an exemplary text for preservice and inservice teachers at all levels.