Planning.  Implementing.  Assessing.  The act of teaching is founded on these three principles.  It is the process of doing these three things well that makes for good teaching.  The goal of this book is to provide the tools that will enable preservice and inservice teachers to plan, implement, and assess effectively in this era of standards and accountability.   This general methods text covers teaching in a practical fashion, while providing complete and concise coverage.   The book is organized into four units.  Each chapter is organized with the following pedagogical features: an introduction, learning objectives, an Applying in the Classroom case study and questions, a Reflecting On feature (which ties the content of the chapter to the INTASC standards,) a summary, Preparing for Your Licensure Examination feature, Video Classroom Exercise, Developing Your Portfolio, Questions for Discussion, Suggestions for Field Experience, and Tools for Teaching, and key concepts.    The text is designed to be interactive.  It emphasizes case studies and real-life classroom scenarios.  This book provides students with the resources they need to master the material and become not just competent, but a good and effective teacher.

Table of Contents:
1.    Introduction: A Model for Teaching Applying Teaching and Standards in the Classroom Standards and Professional Development The Teacher's Role Teaching: An Analysis Diversity in the Classroom The Three-Phase Approach to Instruction The Teacher as Decision Maker The Importance of Reflection in Teaching Technology in the Classroom UNIT ONE:  MANAGING CLASSROOMS FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION   2.    Classroom Management:  Prevention Applying Effective Strategies for Preventing Classroom Management Problems Classroom Management:  An Overview Prerequisites to Effective Management Teacher Expectations: Implications for Management and Instruction Management and Instruction Planning for Effective Management Teaching Rules and Procedures Communicating with Parents Technology in the Classroom Diversity in the Classroom 3.    Classroom Management:  Interventions Applying Effective Classroom Management Interventions in the Classroom Sources of Management Problems Characteristics of Effective Interventions Diversity in the Classroom Theoretical Approaches to Intervention An Intervention Continuum Serious Management Problems:  Violence and Aggression UNIT TWO:  STANDARDS AND PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION   4.    Standards and the Goals of Instruction Applying Standards and Goals in the Classroom Sources of Goals Diversity in the Classroom The Three Domains of Learning Content in the Cognitive Domain Technology in the Classroom 5.    Formulating Goals and Objectives Using Standards Applying Goals and Objectives in the Classroom The Influences of Standards on Classroom Goals and Objectives The Role of Goals and Objectives in Planning Alternate Formats Gronlund's Instructional Objectives Technology in the Classroom Diversity in the Classroom Objectives and Reflection 6.    Planning for Assessment with Standards Applying Planning for Assessment in the Classroom Decision Making and Planning Reasons for Planning Long Term Planning Unit Planning Lesson Planning The Total Lesson Plan Diversity in the Classroom Adapting Lesson Planning for Everyday Use Technology in the Classroom Planning and Reflecting UNIT THREE:  STANDARDS AND IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION   7.    Questioning Strategies in an Era of Standards and Accountability Applying Questioning Strategies in the Classroom Questioning Levels Question Focus Questioning Strategies Diversity in the Classroom Questioning Skills: The Cognitive Domain and Critical Thinking Motivating Students Through Questioning Technology in the Classroom 8.    Meeting Standards Through Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies Applying Teacher-Centered Strategies in the Classroom Teacher and Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies Direct Instruction Diversity in the Classroom Guided Discovery Strategies Lecture-Discussion Technology in the Classroom 9.    Meeting Standards Through Student-Centered Strategies Applying Characteristics of Learner-Centered Instruction Characteristics of Learner-Centered Instruction Cooperative Learning Strategies Diversity in the Classroom Discussion Strategies Problem-Based Instruction Technology in the Classroom 10.  Building on Learner Differences: Instructional Strategies Applying Instructional Strategies: The Changing Face of U.S. Classrooms Multi-Cultural Education Teaching EEL Students Teaching Students Placed at Risk Inclusion Technology in the Classroom Learning Styles Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences UNIT FOUR:  STANDARDS AND ASSESSING INSTRUCTION   11.  Assessing Learning in an Era of Standards and Accountability   Classroom Assessment Preparing Effective Assessment Items Diversity in the Classroom Grades and Scoring Feedback Systems Technology in the Classroom   Glossary References Index