Cases for Teacher Development

Preparing for the Classroom
First Edition
Patricia F. Goldblatt - Ontario College of Teachers
Deirdre Smith - Ontario College of Teachers
Cases for Teacher Development
March 2005 | 280 pages | Sage US
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Description

Check out the author's Casebook Guide to accompany Cases for Teacher Development. Go to
http://www.oct.ca/publications/PDF/casebook_supplement_e.pdf  View sample pages by clicking on "sample materials and chapters" on the left of your screen.  

"The cases in this book identify major tension points which educators face. The reflective case commentaries, from numerous and varied experts in the field, provide real-life experiences for teacher candidates that they will doubtless encounter in their professional journeys.
Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom is a wonderful supplement for any introductory course in an education program."
—Carol Wareing, Merrimack College

"The greatest strength of the book is inclusion of realistic voices from the field—the cases are written by real teachers who have encountered actual issues in their daily practices. These cases would be a valuable addition to my course."
—Andrew C. Kemp, University of Louisville

"This is a very well-written book that could be useful in a variety of settings. The cases presented will work in a number of situations and be appropriate for a number of different classes, such as preservice, student teaching, leadership, mentoring, etc. The timely topics presented make this a distinctive contribution to the literature." 
—Allan Cook, University of Illinois, Springfield

"The strength of the case study approach is allowing students to encounter dilemmas in teaching prior to entering the field. This would be a great book for use with a class of undergraduates."
—Delores D. Liston, Georgia Southern University

"I really enjoyed reading Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom. The book is distinctive and superior in that the cases depict situations most teachers encounter."
—Georgianna Short, Ohio State University

With the recent and increasing attention to accountability and standards, teacher preparation programs are more than ever in need of tools that vicariously acquaint future teachers with the difficult situations they will face. Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom is the perfect catalyst for this sort of teacher development. The cases encourage students to immerse themselves in classroom situations before they begin their practice, helping them link theory and experience. All of the cases present relevant situations that replicate the complicated, multitasked, and interrelated realms of the teacher.

Key Features

• Represents a variety of teacher stages, from preservice to retirement
• Addresses many interrelated and complicated issues in teaching, moving between students, curriculum, and subject knowledge
• Includes questions that focus directly on the case at hand, as well as case commentaries from renowned experts that broaden the work's scope and suggest new ways to think, act, and improve performance in the classroom
• Provides diverse pedagogical sections that clearly involve the reader in issues pertinent to the classroom

After careful consideration and discussion of the cases and case commentaries, beginning teachers will be better equipped to recognize classroom incidents and student behaviors, along with their likely ramifications. Any introduction to teaching course will benefit from Cases for Teacher Development, and both beginning and experienced teachers will find this an essential reference for reflection and refinement of classroom skills.



Contents

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Using Cases to Understand What it Means to be a Teacher

Introduction: Using Cases to Understand What it Means to be a Teacher

Chapter 1: Dealing with Religious Intolerance

Chapter 1: Dealing with Religious Intolerance

Chapter 2: Is the Teacher's Gender an Issue in a Kindergarten Classroom?

Chapter 2: Is the Teacher's Gender an Issue in a Kindergarten Classroom?

Chapter 3: Working with a Disruptive Child and His Family

Chapter 3: Working with a Disruptive Child and His Family

Chapter 4: Negotiating Different Styles When Two Teachers Share a Class

Chapter 4: Negotiating Different Styles When Two Teachers Share a Class

Chapter 5: Managing Conflict When Working with Educational Partners

Chapter 5: Managing Conflict When Working with Educational Partners

Chapter 6: A Student Teacher Faces the Challenges of the Classroom

Chapter 6: A Student Teacher Faces the Challenges of the Classroom

Chapter 7: Engaging in Action Research in the Classroom

Chapter 7: Engaging in Action Research in the Classroom

Chapter 8: Evaluating a Teacher's Classroom Management Strategy

Chapter 8: Evaluating a Teacher's Classroom Management Strategy

Chapter 9: Balancing the Needs of All Students in an Inclusive Classroom

Chapter 9: Balancing the Needs of All Students in an Inclusive Classroom

Chapter 10: Implications of Student Cheating for the Teaching Community

Chapter 10: Implications of Student Cheating for the Teaching Community

Chapter 11: Challenges Teachers Face When Reentering the Classroom

Chapter 11: Challenges Teachers Face When Reentering the Classroom

Chapter 12: Developing Appropriate Boundaries with a Troubled Student

Chapter 12: Developing Appropriate Boundaries with a Troubled Student

Chapter 13: School Politics Divide a Community

Chapter 13: School Politics Divide a Community

Contributor Biographies

Contributor Biographies

Bibliography

Bibliography

Index

Index

Description

Check out the author's Casebook Guide to accompany Cases for Teacher Development. Go to
http://www.oct.ca/publications/PDF/casebook_supplement_e.pdf  View sample pages by clicking on "sample materials and chapters" on the left of your screen.  

"The cases in this book identify major tension points which educators face. The reflective case commentaries, from numerous and varied experts in the field, provide real-life experiences for teacher candidates that they will doubtless encounter in their professional journeys.
Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom is a wonderful supplement for any introductory course in an education program."
—Carol Wareing, Merrimack College

"The greatest strength of the book is inclusion of realistic voices from the field—the cases are written by real teachers who have encountered actual issues in their daily practices. These cases would be a valuable addition to my course."
—Andrew C. Kemp, University of Louisville

"This is a very well-written book that could be useful in a variety of settings. The cases presented will work in a number of situations and be appropriate for a number of different classes, such as preservice, student teaching, leadership, mentoring, etc. The timely topics presented make this a distinctive contribution to the literature." 
—Allan Cook, University of Illinois, Springfield

"The strength of the case study approach is allowing students to encounter dilemmas in teaching prior to entering the field. This would be a great book for use with a class of undergraduates."
—Delores D. Liston, Georgia Southern University

"I really enjoyed reading Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom. The book is distinctive and superior in that the cases depict situations most teachers encounter."
—Georgianna Short, Ohio State University

With the recent and increasing attention to accountability and standards, teacher preparation programs are more than ever in need of tools that vicariously acquaint future teachers with the difficult situations they will face. Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom is the perfect catalyst for this sort of teacher development. The cases encourage students to immerse themselves in classroom situations before they begin their practice, helping them link theory and experience. All of the cases present relevant situations that replicate the complicated, multitasked, and interrelated realms of the teacher.

Key Features

• Represents a variety of teacher stages, from preservice to retirement
• Addresses many interrelated and complicated issues in teaching, moving between students, curriculum, and subject knowledge
• Includes questions that focus directly on the case at hand, as well as case commentaries from renowned experts that broaden the work's scope and suggest new ways to think, act, and improve performance in the classroom
• Provides diverse pedagogical sections that clearly involve the reader in issues pertinent to the classroom

After careful consideration and discussion of the cases and case commentaries, beginning teachers will be better equipped to recognize classroom incidents and student behaviors, along with their likely ramifications. Any introduction to teaching course will benefit from Cases for Teacher Development, and both beginning and experienced teachers will find this an essential reference for reflection and refinement of classroom skills.



Contents

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Using Cases to Understand What it Means to be a Teacher

Introduction: Using Cases to Understand What it Means to be a Teacher

Chapter 1: Dealing with Religious Intolerance

Chapter 1: Dealing with Religious Intolerance

Chapter 2: Is the Teacher's Gender an Issue in a Kindergarten Classroom?

Chapter 2: Is the Teacher's Gender an Issue in a Kindergarten Classroom?

Chapter 3: Working with a Disruptive Child and His Family

Chapter 3: Working with a Disruptive Child and His Family

Chapter 4: Negotiating Different Styles When Two Teachers Share a Class

Chapter 4: Negotiating Different Styles When Two Teachers Share a Class

Chapter 5: Managing Conflict When Working with Educational Partners

Chapter 5: Managing Conflict When Working with Educational Partners

Chapter 6: A Student Teacher Faces the Challenges of the Classroom

Chapter 6: A Student Teacher Faces the Challenges of the Classroom

Chapter 7: Engaging in Action Research in the Classroom

Chapter 7: Engaging in Action Research in the Classroom

Chapter 8: Evaluating a Teacher's Classroom Management Strategy

Chapter 8: Evaluating a Teacher's Classroom Management Strategy

Chapter 9: Balancing the Needs of All Students in an Inclusive Classroom

Chapter 9: Balancing the Needs of All Students in an Inclusive Classroom

Chapter 10: Implications of Student Cheating for the Teaching Community

Chapter 10: Implications of Student Cheating for the Teaching Community

Chapter 11: Challenges Teachers Face When Reentering the Classroom

Chapter 11: Challenges Teachers Face When Reentering the Classroom

Chapter 12: Developing Appropriate Boundaries with a Troubled Student

Chapter 12: Developing Appropriate Boundaries with a Troubled Student

Chapter 13: School Politics Divide a Community

Chapter 13: School Politics Divide a Community

Contributor Biographies

Contributor Biographies

Bibliography

Bibliography

Index

Index

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Cases for Teacher Development

Preparing for the Classroom


March 2005 | 280 pages | Sage US

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Check out the author's Casebook Guide to accompany Cases for Teacher Development. Go to
http://www.oct.ca/publications/PDF/casebook_supplement_e.pdf  View sample pages by clicking on "sample materials and chapters" on the left of your screen.  

"The cases in this book identify major tension points which educators face. The reflective case commentaries, from numerous and varied experts in the field, provide real-life experiences for teacher candidates that they will doubtless encounter in their professional journeys.
Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom is a wonderful supplement for any introductory course in an education program."
—Carol Wareing, Merrimack College

"The greatest strength of the book is inclusion of realistic voices from the field—the cases are written by real teachers who have encountered actual issues in their daily practices. These cases would be a valuable addition to my course."
—Andrew C. Kemp, University of Louisville

"This is a very well-written book that could be useful in a variety of settings. The cases presented will work in a number of situations and be appropriate for a number of different classes, such as preservice, student teaching, leadership, mentoring, etc. The timely topics presented make this a distinctive contribution to the literature." 
—Allan Cook, University of Illinois, Springfield

"The strength of the case study approach is allowing students to encounter dilemmas in teaching prior to entering the field. This would be a great book for use with a class of undergraduates."
—Delores D. Liston, Georgia Southern University

"I really enjoyed reading Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom. The book is distinctive and superior in that the cases depict situations most teachers encounter."
—Georgianna Short, Ohio State University

With the recent and increasing attention to accountability and standards, teacher preparation programs are more than ever in need of tools that vicariously acquaint future teachers with the difficult situations they will face. Cases for Teacher Development: Preparing for the Classroom is the perfect catalyst for this sort of teacher development. The cases encourage students to immerse themselves in classroom situations before they begin their practice, helping them link theory and experience. All of the cases present relevant situations that replicate the complicated, multitasked, and interrelated realms of the teacher.

Key Features

• Represents a variety of teacher stages, from preservice to retirement
• Addresses many interrelated and complicated issues in teaching, moving between students, curriculum, and subject knowledge
• Includes questions that focus directly on the case at hand, as well as case commentaries from renowned experts that broaden the work's scope and suggest new ways to think, act, and improve performance in the classroom
• Provides diverse pedagogical sections that clearly involve the reader in issues pertinent to the classroom

After careful consideration and discussion of the cases and case commentaries, beginning teachers will be better equipped to recognize classroom incidents and student behaviors, along with their likely ramifications. Any introduction to teaching course will benefit from Cases for Teacher Development, and both beginning and experienced teachers will find this an essential reference for reflection and refinement of classroom skills.




Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction: Using Cases to Understand What it Means to be a Teacher
  • Chapter 1: Dealing with Religious Intolerance
  • Chapter 2: Is the Teacher's Gender an Issue in a Kindergarten Classroom?
  • Chapter 3: Working with a Disruptive Child and His Family
  • Chapter 4: Negotiating Different Styles When Two Teachers Share a Class
  • Chapter 5: Managing Conflict When Working with Educational Partners
  • Chapter 6: A Student Teacher Faces the Challenges of the Classroom
  • Chapter 7: Engaging in Action Research in the Classroom
  • Chapter 8: Evaluating a Teacher's Classroom Management Strategy
  • Chapter 9: Balancing the Needs of All Students in an Inclusive Classroom
  • Chapter 10: Implications of Student Cheating for the Teaching Community
  • Chapter 11: Challenges Teachers Face When Reentering the Classroom
  • Chapter 12: Developing Appropriate Boundaries with a Troubled Student
  • Chapter 13: School Politics Divide a Community
  • Contributor Biographies
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

Not applicable for courses in my educational leadership program.
Dr Sharon López, Leadership and Professional Studies, Florida Intl Univ-Miami
“Many good things can be said about this work as a contribution to teaching and teacher education: the range, richness and authenticity of the stories, the implicit Canadian flavour and the universal appeal. The stories are accompanied by sensible, critical commentaries by practitioners and researchers, the latter well known in the Canadian and international research community (Clandinin, Booth, Cole, Manley-Casimir, Russell, Axelrod, and many others). These commentaries open up multiple perspectives, uncover silenced assumptions and suggest generalizations and principles. But they do not prescribe, thus inviting many other points of view and experiences and reflection... The narratives are dynamic and engaging and the commentaries contest assumptions but do not provide definitive answers. The stories span the life of the teaching profession and are of great value for their authenticity. They provide opportunities for reflection and professional development.”
Alice Collins, Dean, Faculty of Education of Memorial University of Newfoundland, President of the Canadian Association of Deans of Education
“This volume is the perfect resource for teacher candidates to use as they prepare for their careers. Each of the 13 case studies is followed by case commentaries from three to five experts. Their comments focus on five elementary-level cases, two middle-level cases, five secondary-level cases, and one case appropriate for all levels... These cases, and the others, depict situations that many teachers will experience. The power of the book is that the cases involve students in classroom situations that should help them link theory with experience. Summing up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduate through professional collections.”
CHOICE
"Many good things can be said about this work as a contribution to teaching and teacher education: the range, richness and authenticity of the stories, the implicit Canadian flavour and the unviersal appeal... The narrators and commentators contributions were made independently and therein lies the great value of the work...They provide opportunities for reflection and professional development."
Professionally Speaking
"The greatest strength of the book is inclusion of realistic voices from the field—the cases are written by real teachers who have encountered actual issues in their daily practices. These cases would be a valuable addition to my course."
Andrew C. Kemp, University of Louisville

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