Ten Best Teaching Practices

How Brain Research and Learning Styles Define Teaching Competencies
Third Edition
Donna E. Walker Tileston - Strategic Teaching and Learning, Dallas, TX
Ten Best Teaching Practices
November 2010 | 152 pages | Corwin
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"This excellent book is up-to-date with the expanding role of technology in education and offers endless ready-to-implement suggestions and plenty of illustrative material while linking everything to brain research. It is easy to understand, thoughtfully crafted, and right on the mark."
Beth Madison, Principal
George Middle School, Portland, OR

Engage, motivate, and inspire students with today's best practices

This third edition of what has become a classic methods text reveals the most current approaches to inspire and motivate students. Donna Walker Tileston engages readers with real-life classroom examples, proven techniques for reaching every learner, and up-to-date strategies, all outlined in her reader-friendly style. She incorporates the latest research on brain-compatible pedagogy and learning styles throughout the updated chapters on today's most critical topics, including:

  • Using formative assessment for best results
  • Integrating technology to connect students' school and home lives
  • Differentiating instruction to inspire every student
  • Connecting with children of various cultures, including those who live in poverty
  • Creating a collaborative learning environment

Each chapter includes helpful lists, charts, and graphs. New and veteran teachers will find a treasure trove of invaluable tried-and-true strategies throughout this handy reference.

Contents

Preface

Preface

About the Author

  • 1. Creating an Environment That Facilitates Learning
  • 2. Differentiating for Different Learning Styles
  • 3. Helping Students Make Connections From Prior Knowledge
  • 4. Teaching for Long-Term Memory
  • 5. Constructing Knowledge Through Higher-Level Thinking Processes
  • 6. Fostering Collaborative Learning
  • 7. Bridging the Gap Between All Learners
  • 8. Evaluating Learning with Authentic Assessments
  • 9. Encouraging In-Depth Understanding with Real-World Applications
  • 10. Integrating Technology Seamlessly Into Instruction
  • 11. Putting It All Together

References

References

Index

Index

Description

"This excellent book is up-to-date with the expanding role of technology in education and offers endless ready-to-implement suggestions and plenty of illustrative material while linking everything to brain research. It is easy to understand, thoughtfully crafted, and right on the mark."
Beth Madison, Principal
George Middle School, Portland, OR

Engage, motivate, and inspire students with today's best practices

This third edition of what has become a classic methods text reveals the most current approaches to inspire and motivate students. Donna Walker Tileston engages readers with real-life classroom examples, proven techniques for reaching every learner, and up-to-date strategies, all outlined in her reader-friendly style. She incorporates the latest research on brain-compatible pedagogy and learning styles throughout the updated chapters on today's most critical topics, including:

  • Using formative assessment for best results
  • Integrating technology to connect students' school and home lives
  • Differentiating instruction to inspire every student
  • Connecting with children of various cultures, including those who live in poverty
  • Creating a collaborative learning environment

Each chapter includes helpful lists, charts, and graphs. New and veteran teachers will find a treasure trove of invaluable tried-and-true strategies throughout this handy reference.

Contents

Preface

Preface

About the Author

  • 1. Creating an Environment That Facilitates Learning
  • 2. Differentiating for Different Learning Styles
  • 3. Helping Students Make Connections From Prior Knowledge
  • 4. Teaching for Long-Term Memory
  • 5. Constructing Knowledge Through Higher-Level Thinking Processes
  • 6. Fostering Collaborative Learning
  • 7. Bridging the Gap Between All Learners
  • 8. Evaluating Learning with Authentic Assessments
  • 9. Encouraging In-Depth Understanding with Real-World Applications
  • 10. Integrating Technology Seamlessly Into Instruction
  • 11. Putting It All Together

References

References

Index

Index

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Ten Best Teaching Practices

How Brain Research and Learning Styles Define Teaching Competencies


November 2010 | 152 pages | Corwin

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Paperback 28/04/2023 9781412973939 $39.95
Lifetime 28/04/2023 9781452271804 $36.00

"This excellent book is up-to-date with the expanding role of technology in education and offers endless ready-to-implement suggestions and plenty of illustrative material while linking everything to brain research. It is easy to understand, thoughtfully crafted, and right on the mark."
Beth Madison, Principal
George Middle School, Portland, OR

Engage, motivate, and inspire students with today's best practices

This third edition of what has become a classic methods text reveals the most current approaches to inspire and motivate students. Donna Walker Tileston engages readers with real-life classroom examples, proven techniques for reaching every learner, and up-to-date strategies, all outlined in her reader-friendly style. She incorporates the latest research on brain-compatible pedagogy and learning styles throughout the updated chapters on today's most critical topics, including:

  • Using formative assessment for best results
  • Integrating technology to connect students' school and home lives
  • Differentiating instruction to inspire every student
  • Connecting with children of various cultures, including those who live in poverty
  • Creating a collaborative learning environment

Each chapter includes helpful lists, charts, and graphs. New and veteran teachers will find a treasure trove of invaluable tried-and-true strategies throughout this handy reference.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • About the Author
  • 1. Creating an Environment That Facilitates Learning
  • 2. Differentiating for Different Learning Styles
  • 3. Helping Students Make Connections From Prior Knowledge
  • 4. Teaching for Long-Term Memory
  • 5. Constructing Knowledge Through Higher-Level Thinking Processes
  • 6. Fostering Collaborative Learning
  • 7. Bridging the Gap Between All Learners
  • 8. Evaluating Learning with Authentic Assessments
  • 9. Encouraging In-Depth Understanding with Real-World Applications
  • 10. Integrating Technology Seamlessly Into Instruction
  • 11. Putting It All Together
  • References
  • Index

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“This excellent book is up-to-date with the expanding role of technology in education, has endless ready-to-implement suggestions, is easy to understand, has plenty of illustrative material, and ties everything to brain research. It is thoughtfully crafted and right on the mark.”
Beth Madison, Principal, George Middle School, Portland, OR

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