Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools

by Rhoda Maxwell, Mary Meiser, Katherine McKnight

Ideal for pre-service and new teachers, this book shows what it’s really like to step before a classroom of grade six to 12 students and make English language arts approachable and real. Presenting a constructivist approach that asks, “How can my students best learn?” and emphasizing reflective practice as the means to make the concepts clear, Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools, 5/e is filled with actual sample lessons plus classroom ideas and instructional strategies that give readers opportunities to explore what they are learning and see how theory and research relate to practice.

Genres: Education, Professional Development

416 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2010

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful introduction to teaching ELA. I have taught my own son in our homeschool for 7 years now, but anytime I need to teach in a classroom setting, I struggle with how to manage the flow of the day, how to create interesting assignments, and how to get the kids discussing. After reading this book, I feel much better equipped to teach in homeschool co-ops and other classroom settings.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of helpful and practical advice on teaching. Would recommend to others

[JwW White · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have used this textbook for over two years and find it full of useful information. My students--those who do the readings--get a lot from it. The book includes short vignettes to back up the theories/practices.