The Essentials of Good Teaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin Arthur Turner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666761558 ISBN 13: 9780666761552

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical strategies for effective teaching that build lasting classroom habits.

This guide presents concrete approaches to shaping how students learn and behave in school. It focuses on turning aims into reliable routines, using repetition and momentum to help students form durable habits, and carefully guiding motivation so learning remains purposeful and engaging.

The book discusses how teachers can combine practical activities with thoughtful assessment to improve results. It offers a clear framework for organizing subject matter, measuring both form and content, and using standards that support better teaching and learning. The material covers methods, reasoning, and classroom practices that support steady progress from early grades through the later years.

• Form durable study habits through structured practice, consistent feedback, and targeted discrimination.
• Use objective standards to diagnose issues, locate the source of problems, and guide instruction.
• Motivate learners with social purpose, curiosity, and relevant activities that connect to real outcomes.
• Apply practical tools like drills, tests, and program planning to organize instruction and assess growth.

Ideal for teachers seeking clear, actionable guidance on shaping habits, improving instruction, and measuring progress across grades.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666761558
• ISBN 13: 9780666761552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 291