"This international student edition is for use outside the U.S."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Teaching and Learning in Today's Classrooms Chapter 1 The Scientific Basis for the Art of Teaching Chapter 2 Student Learning in Diverse Classrooms Part 2: The Leadership Aspects of Teaching Chapter 3 Teacher Planning Chapter 4 Learning Communities and Student Motivation Chapter 5 Classroom Management Chapter 6 Assessment and Evaluation Part 3: Overview of Teacher-Centered Transmission Approaches To Teaching Chapter 7 Presenting and Explaining Chapter 8 Direct Instruction Chapter 9 Concept and Inquiry-Based Teaching Part 4: Overview of Student-Centered Constructivist Approaches To Teaching Chapter 10 Cooperative Learning Chapter 11 Problem-Based Learning Chapter 12 Classroom Discussion Chapter 13 Using Multiple Approaches to Teaching and Differentiation Part 5: The Organizational Aspects of Teaching Chapter 14 School Leadership and Collaboration Glossary References Credits Name Index Subject Index

Provides comprehensive coverage of general teaching methods and models. By covering all major teaching models plus the leadership of teaching, including planning, classroom management, assessment, motivation, and management of time and space, this book helps future teachers master both the theory and application of successful teaching.