Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice by Daniel Muijs (English) Hardcover Bo

Publisher Description

This new edition of the popular textbook digs into the research behind different aspects of teaching in order to give students an informed understanding of what underpins high quality teaching. It explores what the evidence shows about the effectiveness of different approaches, drawing from a variety of educational schools of thought.New to this edition:

• enhanced discussion of what we can learn from cognitive science research
• new chapters on metacognition and thinking skills, teacher subject knowledge, evaluating teacher performance, and international comparisons on teaching
• new Further Reading and Think Point features encouraging critical engagement with key research findings.

Table of Contents

PART 1: BASICS OF TEACHING AND LEARNINGCh1: Theories of learningCh2: Direct InstructionCh3: Interactive teachingCh4: Collaborative small group work and peer tutoringCh5: Metacognition and thinking skillsCh6: Subject knowledgePART 2: CREATING A FRAMEWORK FOR LEARNINGCh7: Classroom and behaviour managementCh8: Classroom ClimateCh9: HomeworkPART 3: ADAPTING TEACHINGCh10: Non-cognitive outcomesCh11: Additional learning needsCh12: Early years educationCh13: DifferentiationPART 4: SUBJECT TEACHING AND ASSESSMENTCh14: LiteracyCh15: NumeracyCh16: Assessment for learningPART 5: DEVELOPING TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONCh17: Continuing professional developmentCh18: Evaluating teacher performanceCh19: International comparisons on teaching

Review

In securing and sustaining school and system improvement, teaching is a critically important contributory factor. The fourth edition of ′Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice′ is a timely reminder that the knowledge base about the best teaching practices is extensive and substantial. Therefore this book is an essential read and a significant resource for teachers, teacher educators, researchers and policy makers.  -- Michelle Jones
Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice" is an impressively written and effectively organized textbook that digs into the research behind different aspects of teaching in order to provide an informed and informative understanding of what underpins high quality teaching. "Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice" explores what the evidence shows about the effectiveness of different approaches, drawing from a variety of educational schools of thought. "Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice" should be considered essential reading for all students on initial teacher education courses including undergraduate, postgraduate, School Direct, Teach First, and employment-based routes into teaching, and also qualified teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of educational research. -- Midwest Book Review

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In securing and sustaining school and system improvement, teaching is a critically important contributory factor. The fourth edition of 'Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice' is a timely reminder that the knowledge base about the best teaching practices is extensive and substantial. Therefore this book is an essential read and a significant resource for teachers, teacher educators, researchers and policy makers.

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