Becoming a Better Teacher: Eight Innovations that Work

by Giselle O. Martin-Kniep

This is a brief book that explores eight, worthwhile, research-based classroom innovations that foster student-centered classroom environments worth implementing into today's school settings. Each of the eight innovations—essential questions, curriculum integration, standards-based curriculum and assessment design, authentic assessment, scoring rubrics, portfolios reflection, and action research— is justified through detailed explanation, ways to implement it into the classroom, and how to adapt the strategy to meet the needs of diverse classroom environments. Readers will find balanced examples from every grade level, in addition to curriculum design modules, and easy-to-use templates for applying the innovations and strategies into the classroom immediately. For educators, instructors, counselors, and academic evaluators.

Genres: Education, Teaching

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I really thought I was not going to enjoy this book. I implement these innovations already. However, I see this book as an incredible resource! Why did I put off reading it for so long? Steps to developing units, scoring guides, portfolios and reflection prompts are provided. This is great for the new and the experienced teacher! I highly recommend this book!!!

[Alena Reid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gotta love practical principles. Excellent resource!