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Student Teaching and Field Experiences Handbook, 6/E
Betty D. Roe, University of Tennessee
Elinor P. Ross
Sandy H. Smith

ISBN-10: 0131198858
ISBN-13: 9780131198852

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 312 pp
Published: 09/16/2005

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For student teaching or field-based practicums.

This handbook presents practical theory-based applications for a full range of teaching concerns-from preparing to teach to computer applications in the classroom. By effectively using vignettes, case studies, and activities, this text truly prepares students for teaching children at elementary and secondary levels. Designed for busy student teachers, this edition has been reorganized to follow a logical framework filled with the examples and resources they need to prepare for classrooms of their own.

  • For Your Portfolio feature–throughout each chapter.

    • Enables students to add to their portfolio as they learn more about teaching. Creates a complete teaching portfolio that can be used during job interviews.

  • Technology focused–more than any competing text.

    • Enhances technology coverage with new information on computer applications, the Internet, and Cable in the Classroom.

  • Major reorganization.

    • Follows a logical, easy-to-use format: 1) Preparation for Teaching, 2) Organization and Management, 3) Curriculum, and 4) Beyond Student Teaching.

  • Current coverage.

    • Offers important updates regarding Howard Gardner's ideas on multiple intelligences, conflict resolution, teaching in accordance with standards, and contact information for professional organizations.

  • Vignettes, case studies, and activities–in every chapter.

    • Provides students with a real-life context to which they can relate.

  • Assessment instruments, sample lesson/unit plans, and a sample learning center in the appendices.

    • Assists students in monitoring their progress. Offers students examples to create their own materials.

  • Reorganized to cluster related material more closely-Allows more elaboration on areas that are currently of greater concern to student teachers and practicum students.
  • Combined chapters from the fifth edition on classroom management and discipline.
  • Instructional Resources chapter has been divided into two chapters-In order to expand attention to computer uses, while elaborating more on other types of resources.
  • New appendix devoted to WebQuests-Replaces the learning centers appendix of the fifth edition with one that addresses a more current area of concern.
  • All chapters have been updated-Include new material, and additions or expansions to some chapters.
  • New information on professional growth through National Board Certification, as well as other opportunities.
  • NEW! Part of the Merrill Teacher Prep Textbook Series.  Your students' textbook is now the ultimate resource for applying learned strategies to classroom practice.  "Things to Take Into Your Classroom" featured on the front and back cover of every Teacher Prep text lists page references for the book's strategies, plans, activities, lessons, and other resourceful materials for students to use in the classroom--making this text not just a book for learning, but a book for teaching.

Chapter 1  Getting Ready

Chapter 2  Working with Students, School Personnel, and Parents

Chapter 3  Creating a Learning Environment

Chapter 4  Planning for Instruction

Chapter 5  Integrating Language, Thinking, and Study Skills

Chapter 6  Supporting the Curriculum Through Instructional Resources

Chapter 7  Supporting the Curriculum Through Computer Resources

Chapter 8  Using Strategies for Teaching and Assessment

Chapter 9  Investigating Legal Issues

Chapter 10  Becoming a Professional Educator

Appendix A  Student Teacher Assessment Instruments

Appendix B  Sample Unit and Lesson Plans

Appendix C  Sample WebQuests

Subject Index

Name Index

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