Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School - Hardcover

Lemlech, Johanna Kasin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132621304 ISBN 13: 9780132621304

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1997

Synopsis

Designed for students in undergraduate and graduate curriculum courses, the integrated approach of this comprehensive book melds elementary and middle school curriculum programs, with instructional methods and classroom management. The text emphasizes constructivist learning and how teachers can facilitate the learning process. Students and instructors will benefit from the author's ability to integrate foundations for teaching, learning theory, instructional methods, curriculum fields, unit development, assessment, technology, and professional leadership.

About this title

From the Publisher

Expanded to encompass middle school curriculum and instructional methods, this is the new edition of a distinctive text whose strong treatment of instructional models, and careful descriptions of elementary and middle school content areas provides the solid background students need to succeed as teachers. In the Third Edition, the author's keen insights and practical attitude have been extended to address the challenges of teaching middle as well as elementary school. Lemlech emphasizes the importance of a balanced curriculum and helps future teachers develop a broad repertoire of teaching strategies. The book offers a perspective on how schools, the curriculum, professional preparation, and pedagogy have developed from colonial times to the present day...examines the variety of pedagogical vehicles available to today's teachers for delivering instruction...and discusses every teacher's personal responsibility for professional growth and development.

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: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132621304
• ISBN 13: 9780132621304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 413