Ten Best Teaching Practices: How Brain Research and Learning Styles Define Teaching Competencies

By Donna Walker Tileston

Book Overview

"This excellent book is up-to-date with the expanding role of technology in education and offers endless ready-to-implement suggestions and plenty of illustrative material while linking everything to brain research. It is easy to understand, thoughtfully crafted, and right on the mark."
--Beth Madison, Principal
George Middle School, Portland, OR

Engage, motivate, and inspire students with today′s best practices

This third edition of what has become a classic methods text reveals the most current approaches to inspire and motivate students. Donna Walker Tileston engages readers with real-life classroom examples, proven techniques for reaching every learner, and up-to-date strategies, all outlined in her reader-friendly style. She incorporates the latest research on brain-compatible pedagogy and learning styles throughout the updated chapters on today′s most critical topics, including:

Using formative assessment for best resultsIntegrating technology to connect students′ school and home livesDifferentiating instruction to inspire every studentConnecting with children of various cultures, including those who live in povertyCreating a collaborative learning environment

Each chapter includes helpful lists, charts, and graphs. New and veteran teachers will find a treasure trove of invaluable tried-and-true strategies throughout this handy reference.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412973937
• ISBN13: 9781412973939
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"