Includes bibliographical references (p. 450-466) and index
pt. I. Two keys for running an inspiring classroom. Clarity about what makes a classroom inspiring to students ; A four-step process to make a classroom more inspiring -- pt. II. Strategies for handling six fundamental teaching tasks. Creating lessons that inspire active learning ; Establishing a climate that inspires full participation ; Establishing a climate that inspires high cooperation ; Structuring class time efficiently ; Using small groups efficiently ; Preventing discipline problems from arising -- pt. III. Strategies for starting classes efficiently. Gathering the attention of students ; Handling completed homework ; Providing for a quick review of completed content -- pt. IV. Strategies for presenting new content. Motivating interest in new content ; Explaining and lecturing effectively ; Providing discovery-type experiences ; Using written material to present new content --
- pt. V. Strategies for helping students master content. Helping students master content in a whole-class format ; Helping students master content in individual and small-group formats ; Using projects to help students master content ; Stimulating higher-level thinking ; Responding to student comments and using praise appropriately -- pt. VI. Strategies for ending classes efficiently. Helping students review and summarize a class ; Providing effective homework assignments -- pt. VII. Strategies for further advancing teacher effectiveness. Advancing students' learning skills ; Making learning more real and lasting for students ; Inspiring students to strive for excellence ; Advancing students' self-responsibility ; Advancing students' self-confidence ; Advancing students' maturity ; Advancing our own personal balance -- pt. VIII. Strategies for evaluating student learning. Handling students' written work ; Handling testing and grading ; Reporting students' progress --
- pt. IX. Strategies for maintaining discipline. Handling routine misbehavior ; Handling serious and chronic misbehavior
A revised and greatly expanded 2nd edition featuring more than 250 research-based and teacher-tested strategies for solving teaching problems and transforming classrooms into communities of active, responsible learners
