Effective Instructional Strategies: From Theory to Practice is a concise and easy-to-read K-12 teaching methods text. It covers all of the practical information about teaching that effective teachers need. Applying the latest research findings and practical classroom practices, it provides thorough coverage of the strategies and skills essential to every teacher's repertoire. Author Kenneth Moore has carefully designed the text to maximize instructional flexibility and to model established principles of instruction. It is also intended to expand the pedagogical teaching knowledge of teachers and their instructional repertoires.

Table of Contents:
Preface - Kenneth D. Moore Part 1. Setting The Stage For Successful Learning - Kenneth D. Moore Chapter 1: Getting Ready For The Classroom - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Teaching Professional Teaching Standards Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 2: Planning And Organizing For Teaching - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives A Model of Teaching The Curriculum Curriculum Structure Curriculum Selection Planning the Course Technology in the Classroom Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Part 2. Sequencing And Organizing Instruction - Kenneth D. Moore Chapter 3: Setting Goals And Objectives - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Rationale for Objectives Objective Specificity Stating Objectives Communication of Objectives Taxonomies of Objectives Backward Design Approach Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 4: Developing Unit And Daily Lesson Plans - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Planning Instruction Lesson Plan Structure Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Part 3. Monitoring And Evaluating Student Learning - Kenneth D. Moore Chapter 5: Evaluating And Measuring Learning - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Evaluation Types Systems of Evaluation Problems With Evaluation Measurement Accuracy Information Sources Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 6: Constructing And Grading Tests - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Types of Tests Published Test Banks Grading Systems Assigning Final Grades Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Part 4. Designing Instruction To Maximize Student Learning - Kenneth D. Moore Chapter 7: Using Direct Teaching Methods - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Direct Teaching Exposition Teaching Exposition with Interaction Teaching Lecture Recitation Textbook Recitation Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 8: Using Integrated Teaching Methods - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives The Demonstration Method The Socratic Method Concept Attainment Cooperative Learning Simulations and Games Individualized Strategies Drill and Practice Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 9: Using Indirect Teaching Methods - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives The Discussion Method Heuristic Methods Teacher′s Role Classroom Environment Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 10: Teaching Effective Thinking Strategies - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Instruction Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Part 5. Leading The Dynamic Classroom - Kenneth D. Moore Chapter 11: Communicating With Students And Parents - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Classroom Communication Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 12: Motivating Students - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation The Cognitive Approach to Motivation The Stimulation Approach to Motivation The Reinforcement Approach to Motivation Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Chapter 13: Managing The Classroom Environment - Kenneth D. Moore Overview Objectives The Role of Classroom Leadership The Role of Classroom Management Approaches to Classroom Management Causes of Misbehavior Organizing for Effective Management Managing the Class Summary Discussion Questions and Activities Connection With the Field Praxis II Connection Appendix A - Laboratory Experiences: Microteaching and Reflective Teaching - Kenneth D. Moore Glossary Bibliography Index