Teaching Strategies for All Teachers

Dr. Andrew Johnson is a Professor of literacy at Minnesota State University, Mankato where he specializes in literacy instruction for struggling readers and students with intellectual disabilities. He also works with schools to design practical interventions and RTI plans for struggling readers. He worked for 9 years in the public schools as an elementary teacher, gifted education coordinator, and wrestling coach before moving into higher education. He is the author of many books and articles related to literacy, teaching pedagogy, and other educational topics.

• DedicationPrefaceIntroduction: Becoming A Master TeacherI. PLANNING AND REFLECTINGChapter 1: Six Types of LessonsChapter 2: Teacher ReflectionII. TEACHER-CENTERED INSTRUCTIONChapter 3: Direct InstructionChapter 4: Expository Teaching, Meaningful Learning, and Schema-Building LessonsChapter 5: The ProcessChapter 6: Using Direction Instruction to Teach ConceptsChapter 7: Teaching a SkillIII. LEARNER-CENTERED INSTRUCTIONChapter 8: Discovery LearningChapter 9: Problem-Based Learning Chapter 10: Inquiry LearningIV. USING HUMAN INTERACTION TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND LEARNINGChapter 11: Cooperative Learning Chapter 12: Small Group SpeechesChapter 13: Questions and DiscussionsV. PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND LEARNINGChapter 14: Thinking Skills Chapter 15: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy To Create Activities And Assignments Chapter 16: Learning Contracts Chapter 17: Tiered Assignments and UDL Chapter 18: Learning Stations and Learning CentersChapter 19: Using Multiple Intelligence Theory To Enhance LearningChapter 20: Preparing Online LessonsVI. LITERACY Chapter 21: Learning LogsChapter 22: All Teachers Are Teachers of ReadingChapter 23: WritingConclusion: The Science, Art, and Craft of Teaching

You will love this book and want to have it close at hand in every professional setting. For both novice and veteran educators, it overflows with valuable explanations and incredibly helpful strategies you can implement easily. Your teaching will come alive and your students will excel because of it.