Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School (5th Edition) - Hardcover

Lemlech, Johanna Kasin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013089348X ISBN 13: 9780130893482

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

Unlike books that focus on either the “how” or “what” of teaching, Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School explores both the “how” and “what” , and provides an integrative approach to ensure teachers a broad knowledge base when they enter the classroom. A five-part organization covers challenge, choice, and responsibility of elementary and middle school teachers; delivery of instruction: how teachers teach; implementing the curriculum; and professional growth. For active and future elementary and middle school teachers.

About this title

About the Author

Professor Johanna K. Lemlech, University of Southern California, has been a public school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, director of Teacher Education and Student Teaching at the University, and chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. She was awarded the Crocker Professorship from 1992-1996. Her specialties are teacher education, curriculum, instruction, and school leadership. Dr. Lemlech has authored four textbooks for teacher education: Handbook for Successful Urban Teaching, Classroom Management for Elementary and Secondary Teachers, Becoming a Professional Leader and Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School. She was the principal investigator of the USC-Norwood Professional Development School. Dr. Lemlech is currently studying collegial behaviors among student teacher cohorts and leadership activities of experienced teachers.

From the Back Cover

Unlike texts that focus on either the "how" or "what" of teaching, Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School explores both the "how" and "what" and provides an integrative approach to ensure teachers a broad knowledge base when they enter the classroom.

What's new in the fifth edition?

• Curriculum organization is integrated into every chapter
• Technology applications and Internet links appear in every chapter
• New teaching scenarios provide an in-depth look at integrated and interdisciplinary teaching
• Emphasis on classroom management is strengthened
• Coverage of standards and inclusion is increased throughout
• Portfolio-building activities appear at the end of every chapter, which are linked o the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013089348X
• ISBN 13: 9780130893482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 374