Effective Teaching Methods: Research Based Practice

by Gary D. Borich

Presents practical, research-based teaching practices for engaging students in the learning process, increasing student achievement, and managing the classroom.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Textbooks, School

504 pages, Paperback

First published August 27, 2003

Reviews

[Tahira]

i want to read

[Angel Boucher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book Review

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.

[Shanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent textbook for a general secondary methods class. Overall good information. Fairly straightforward and easy to read.

[Gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and find items.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Becky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Finished...yep!

[Tarek Ateya]

very good

[Nonna]

it is perfect

[Noor Fatima · Rating 3 out of 5]

great

[KAMI CTB · Rating 4 out of 5]

GOOD

[Umair · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good book. informative and creative