1st Edition

Teaching in a Nutshell Navigating Your Teacher Education Program as a Student Teacher

By Clare Kosnik, Clive Beck Copyright 2011
144 Pages
by Routledge

144 Pages
by Routledge

144 Pages
by Routledge

Designed to help student teachers develop an approach to teaching that is both theoretical and practical, this text focuses on key aspects of teaching rather than trying to "cover the waterfront." Based on extensive research on teachers’ views, their own long experience as teacher educators, and other sources, the authors recommend 7 priorities for teaching and teacher education: program... Read more

Introduction

Chapter 1. Program Planning

Chapter 2. Pupil Assessment

Chapter 3. Classroom Organization and Community

Chapter 4. Inclusive Education

Chapter 5. Subject Content and Pedagogy

Chapter 6. Professional Identity

Chapter 7. A Vision for Teaching

References

Biography

Clare Kosnik is Professor, Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto.

Clive Beck is Professor, Centre for Teacher Development, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto.

"The title Teaching in a nutshell sums up the intent of the book – a kind of complete, straight-talking manual for student teachers. Its matter-of-fact, accessible tone and lay-out is user-friendly and it is easy to imagine its use in teacher education programs as a textbook in practicum-related units."
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