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Curriculum and Instructional Methods for Elementary and Middle School, 7/E
Johanna K. Lemlech, University of Southern California

ISBN-10: 0135020050
ISBN-13:  9780135020050

Publisher:  Allyn & Bacon
Copyright:  2010
Format:  Paper; 408 pp
Published:  04/09/2009
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For Elementary and Middle School Curriculum Development and Methods classes.

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” (instruction) and “what” (content), and provides an integrative approach to ensure teachers a broad knowledge base when they enter the classroom.


Features

  • Focused research, applications, and teaching hints for English language learners appear in every chapter.
    •   Integrates the teaching of ELL with the content and context of the chapter and helps the reader apply the content to teaching students who are learning English.
  • Advance Organizer-Questions at the beginning of every chapter introduce the content and help the reader anticipate what the chapter is about.
  • Competency Checklist (Chapter 14)-Provides a check for the reader to evaluate his/her own knowledge and applications of curriculum and pedagogy.
  • Opening Scenarios-The context of the chapter is introduced by the opening teaching episode at the beginning of each chapter.
    • Provide context for the chapter and motivates interest in the content.
  • Technology applications and Internet links appear in every chapter. 
    • Provide teachers with quality tools to help them incorporate technology into their classrooms to enhance learning.
  • Teaching scenarios–Provide an in-depth look at integrated and interdisciplinary teaching. 
    • Shows teachers how to apply general theories to their specific discipline.
  • Emphasis on classroom management. 
    • Coverage of this topic better prepares teachers for this critical aspect of teaching.
  • Coverage of standards and inclusion throughout. 
    • Helps prepare teachers for the realities of standards-based teaching and learner diversity.
  • Portfolio-building activities appear at the end of every chapter–Linked to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. 
    • Challenges teachers to formulate their own philosophies of education through portfolio building.


    • New To This Edition

    Coverage of current issues and topics impacting teachers and students in today's classrooms including:
    -New! school safety, violence (Ch. 1)
    -New! Charter Schools (Chs. 1 & 14)
    -New! Bullying and Teaching hints for Dealing with Bullies (Chs. 2 & 14)
    -New & Enriched! Gender Equity and Bias (Ch. 2)
    -Updated! Social Class and Children's Experiences, cultural values (Ch. 2)
    -New and Updated! Homework and classroom management (ch. 3)
    -Updated! Culturally Responsive Teaching and English Language Learners (Ch. 4)
    -New! The 5-E Instructional Model (Chs. 5 & 11)
    -Enriched! Hints to Stimulate Language Acquisition (ch. 8)
    -New! Singapore Math Bar Model Approach (Ch. 10)
    -Enriched! Integration of Subject Fields (Part 3)
    -New! Creative Integration Projects (Ch. 12)
    -New! Home Schooling (Ch. 14)
     
    Updated! Hints for Teaching English Language Learners feature in every chapter provide support for teachers of English Language Learners.
     
    NEW! Reader Research features, located at the end of each chapter, provide a chapter-related action research activity.
     
    Updated! Technology Application features throughout the text provide new teachers with technology resources to support teaching and learning.
     
    Updated! Opening Scenarios-The context of the chapter is introduced through the opening teaching episode at the beginning of each chapter.
     
    Updated! Appendix A: Useful Web Sites provides new teachers with a quick reference to current websites to support teaching and learning.
     
    New! Appendix B: Preparing for a Substitute Teacher proivides a practical reference for new teachers as they enter their first year of teaching.


    Table of Contents

    Brief Contents

     

     

    PART I
    EXPLORING FOUNDATIONAL CONTEXTS AND CURRICULUM CHALLENGES  1

    Chapter 1   Curriculum Today: Influences and Challenges    5

    Chapter 2   How Children Learn: Similarities and Differences           25

     

    PART II

    DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION: HOW TEACHERS TEACH    47       

     

    Chapter 3   Classroom Management: Planning and Guiding Learning Experiences     51

    Chapter 4   Exposition and Discussion Strategies     85

    Chapter 5   Inquiry Teaching Strategies       107

    Chapter 6   Curriculum Planning: The Teaching Unit 139

    Chapter 7   Monitoring and Assessing Students’ Progress    155

     

    PART III

    IMPLEMENTING THE CURRICULUM  181

     

    Chapter 8   Teaching English Language Arts            183

    Chapter 9   Social Experiences: The Nature of the Social Studies     217

    Chapter 10 Mathematics Education 241

    Chapter 11 Science Education       264

    Chapter 12 Health and Physical Education  285

    Chapter 13  Arts Education            307

     

    PART IV

    PROFESSIONAL GROWTH       327

    Chapter 14 Professional Development and Teacher Leadership: Personal Responsibilities    329

     

    Appendix A            Useful Web Sites          351

     

    Appendix B            Preparing for a Substitute Teacher         353

     

    Bibliography  355

     

    Author Index   361

     

    Subject Index


    Previous Edition(s)

    • Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School, 6/E
      Lemlech
      ©2006  |  Allyn & Bacon  |  Paper; 408 pp  |  Out of Print
      ISBN-10: 0131181793  |  ISBN-13: 9780131181793
      Brief Description  |  More Info



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    Curriculum and Instructional Methods for the Elementary and Middle School

     

    Johanna Kasin Lemlech      Seventh Edition

     

    This successful K-8 elementary methods text includes both general topics of classroom management, learner differences, planning, assessment, and models of teaching with unique chapters on integrating the best teaching strategies for each content area.  By incorporating detailed teaching scenarios, this text offers teacher candidates a hands-on, real-world approach with practical instructional strategies and teaching hints related to research, ELL, planning, and more!

     

    Features of the Seventh Edition:

    • Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards are listed on the inside front cover and identified and explained in every chapter.
    • New! Current issues and topics impacting teachers and students in today's classrooms are addressed throughout the text including bullying (Ch. 2 & 14), school safety and violence (Ch.1), home schooling and charter schools (Ch. 1 & 14), and more.
    • Updated! Hints for Teaching English Language Learners feature in every chapter integrates the teaching of ELLs with the general strategies presented.
    • New! Reader Research features, located at the end of each chapter, provide a chapter-related action research activity.
    • Updated! Technology Application feature located throughout the text provides new teachers with current technology resources to support teaching and learning.
    • Updated! Chapter-Opening Scenarios provide context for chapter material and assist readers in connecting chapter content to real-world classroom application.
    • Competency Checklist, located in Chapter 14, is a self-assessment checklist readers can use to evaluate their own knowledge of curriculum applications and pedagogy to ensure they have mastered text content.
    • Updated! Appendix A: Web Sites-provides readers with a list of useful Internet addresses for teaching ideas and professional development.
    • New! Appendix B: Preparing for a Substitute Teacher provides a practical reference for new teachers as they enter their first year of teaching.

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