Teaching for Student Learning: Becoming a Master Teacher

by Kevin Ryan, James M. Cooper

To accommodate the evolution of teacher education programs, this new text has been developed for two 1) those serving as interns or student teachers as they complete traditional teacher education programs and 2) new in-service teachers who are part of an alternative certification program. This team of experienced educators and authors offers users a set of very practical tools, skills, and advice that they can put into immediate use in the field. The authors also aim to provoke a high level of engagement and interaction with the program. Retaining the hallmark reader-friendly style and format of the best-selling Ryan/Cooper texts, Teaching for Student Learning's 3-hole punched and perforated format, with 25 brief, to-the-point chapters ("modules"), makes it easy for busy teachers to quickly find, understand, and use key information related to their most pressing needs. Accompanying CL Video Cases available on the Online Teaching and Study Centers are directly tied to the text and allow students to see the concepts in the text brought to life in real classrooms.

Genres: Education

377 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a must-read for beginning or prospective teachers, though definitely not for someone thinking about getting into the field. It is chock full of tips, tricks, ideas, and generalized knowledge to help the fledgling teacher survive in an oftentimes unrewarding environment.

Although it is, for all purposes, a textbook, it doesn't quite read as one. It reads with one goal: to help paint the picture in its entirety for a beginning teacher. It's realistic, compassionate, and driven to help anyone succeed.

I wouldn't take it as a teaching bible, though. It will help to give some foundational knowledge and concepts, sure, but it won't replace the inevitable role you will attempt to fill in your own way. In other words, what's written on the pages isn't set in stone and you'll have to take a lot with a grain of salt. As a resource, however, this text excels.

[Kathleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book should be read by all teaching professionals! Especially great for just starting teachers. Academic language for the field of teaching are clearly defined and applied. Comes with a CD of case studies. Links to websites. A clear explanation of IEP students. Assessment is thoroughly explored. Classroom management ideas reflect ideas of Robert Marzano's philosophy of rules and procedure. Each chapter is devoted to the teacher standards. Clearly defined learning objectives are introduced and assessed at the end of the chapter with review questions.