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Effective Teaching Methods: Research-Based Practice
Note: This is the loose-leaf version of Effective Teaching Methods and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 0134054873. Prepare to meet the challenges of today's diverse classrooms--and discover the opportunities for professional growth and advancement they provide--with this widely popular, market-leading text. In an accessible, conversational style, this book shows new and future teachers how to apply success-proven, research-based teaching practices that are up to date, practical and realistic for use in today's diverse classrooms. The material and teaching practices presented are supplemented with examples from classroom videos, written classroom dialogues, and case studies, many taken from years of research and observation of effective teaching practices in actual classrooms. Readers see clearly how to engage students in the learning process, manage the classroom effectively, and increase student achievement. The new edition of Borich's Effective Teaching Methods helps prepare teachers for the challenges of today's diverse classrooms through coverage of such topics as Common Core curriculum standards, differentiated instruction, new educational technologies, special populations in the general education classroom, cognitive and academic language proficiency, and new legislative initiatives such as Race to the Top and Response to Intervention. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video and assessments. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
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The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:
Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.*
Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
480 pages, Unbound
First published August 27, 2003
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This book is a great resource for new teachers who are looking for practical strategies and insights to build a strong foundation in their teaching careers. It offers clear explanations and step-by-step guidance, making it particularly beneficial for those just starting out in the profession. However, for veteran teachers, the content may feel less impactful. While I did gain some clarity on a few concepts, much of the material felt repetitive and covered ideas I was already familiar with.
One of the highlights of this book is the inclusion of case studies and practice exercises. These features provide readers with opportunities to reflect on real-world scenarios and apply what they’ve learned. I found these sections engaging and useful for reinforcing key concepts.
Unfortunately, my experience with the digital version of the book was less than ideal. It was difficult to navigate during Zoom sessions, and the highlighting feature was not user-friendly. These challenges made it harder to fully utilize the book’s content in an online setting.
Overall, while this book serves as an excellent guide for new teachers, veteran educators may find it less useful. Despite its drawbacks, the practical exercises and case studies make it worth considering, especially for those seeking hands-on practice. However, I would recommend opting for a physical copy rather than the digital version for ease of use.
This book is a great resource for new teachers who are looking for practical strategies and insights to build a strong foundation in their teaching careers. It offers clear explanations and step-by-step guidance, making it particularly beneficial for those just starting out in the profession. However, for veteran teachers, the content may feel less impactful. While I did gain some clarity on a few concepts, much of the material felt repetitive and covered ideas I was already familiar with.
One of the highlights of this book is the inclusion of case studies and practice exercises. These features provide readers with opportunities to reflect on real-world scenarios and apply what they’ve learned. I found these sections engaging and useful for reinforcing key concepts.
Unfortunately, my experience with the digital version of the book was less than ideal. It was difficult to navigate during Zoom sessions, and the highlighting feature was not user-friendly. These challenges made it harder to fully utilize the book’s content in an online setting.
Overall, while this book serves as an excellent guide for new teachers, veteran educators may find it less useful. Despite its drawbacks, the practical exercises and case studies make it worth considering, especially for those seeking hands-on practice. However, I would recommend opting for a physical copy rather than the digital version for ease of use.
November 28, 2017
A great resource for the beginning teacher- I learned a great deal about the basics of the theory of education coming from a different educational background than teacher education. I only wish that I had decided to purchase this book instead of merely renting it so that I can refer back to it when I begin my first year of teaching. Of course, it's not a thrilling read but one should expect that going in reading a textbook.
May 12, 2020
Decent textbook for a general secondary methods class. Overall good information. Fairly straightforward and easy to read.
July 8, 2021
Easy to read and find items.
August 10, 2016
I read this book as an introduction to teaching practices for my graduate program. This class was in partner with an education theory class where we read Slavin's 10th ed. of Educational Psychology. In light of reading two very similar books, Slavin was much better written and organized, while Borich's text often left me questioning why I was reading the material.
While the reading flows fairly easily, this text seemed like it was rushed to the market by Pearson. There are typos throughout the book and the side bars are only used to promote supplementary material. This was disgusting to me. Rather than pull important vocabulary from the text and highlight in the side columns, or point out certification topics that may come up on the Praxis (both practices modeled in Slavin's text), the text highlighted videos and other electronic resources that were not accessible with the purchase of this text. For the $160 invested in this text, I would hope to have access to all the resources associated with the book. However, these materials were only available for an additional $80. Absurd.
Generally, I would say skip this book altogether and use Slavin's text for future classes or a refresher for people already in the education field.
While the reading flows fairly easily, this text seemed like it was rushed to the market by Pearson. There are typos throughout the book and the side bars are only used to promote supplementary material. This was disgusting to me. Rather than pull important vocabulary from the text and highlight in the side columns, or point out certification topics that may come up on the Praxis (both practices modeled in Slavin's text), the text highlighted videos and other electronic resources that were not accessible with the purchase of this text. For the $160 invested in this text, I would hope to have access to all the resources associated with the book. However, these materials were only available for an additional $80. Absurd.
Generally, I would say skip this book altogether and use Slavin's text for future classes or a refresher for people already in the education field.
January 27, 2010
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January 9, 2012
very good book. informative and creative
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