Includes bibliographical references.

Written to serve the goals of customization, access, and clarity, this textbook is designed so instructors and students can access as much of the textbook as they find useful, making it possible for teachers to tailor instruction to the particular interests or needs of individuals or groups of students. Pedagogical features are included and rendered in easily accessible formats.



Contents: 1) The Changing Teaching Profession and You. 2) The Learning Process. 3) Student Development. 4) Student Diversity. 5) Students with Special Educational Needs. 6) Student Motivation. 7) Classroom Management and the Learning Environment. 8) Instructional Strategies. 9) Planning Instruction. 10) Teacher-Made Assessment Strategies. 11) Standardized and Other Formal Assessments. 12) The Nature of Classroom Communication. 13) The Reflective Practitioner.