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This practical text describes the nature of early adolescent students, their needs and interests, and what they like and dislike in school and explains how teachers can work together with students most effectively. The authors address establishing relations and working effectively with parents and community to produce better learning, better attitudes toward school, and increased support for teachers. This text also incorporates issues of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and economic diversity, working with students who require special accommodations or management and making good use of computer technology in the educational program.
Designed for beginning teachers, this text introduces the teacher as "reflective decision maker," responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and making management decisions in the classroom. Each chapters considers a particular teaching skill—first discussing the theory behind it, and then presenting the reader with practice situations in which knowledge about the skill can be applied and evaluated. The Eighth Edition continues to address the importance of core INTASC standards, and highlights developing issues including the "Digital Divide," the use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) in and outside of the classroom, cooperative learning, and dealing with behavioral issues. Cor...
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Brief biographical information on members of the Speech Communication Association, Central States Speech Association, Eastern Communication Association, Southern Speech Communication Association, and Western Speech Communication Association. Also includes information about the organization; institutions offering graduate degrees in speech communication; lists of books, equipment, and supplies in speech; and advertisements.
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