Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools

by Rhoda Maxwell, Katherine S. McKnight, Mary Meiser

KEY BENEFIT Ideal for teachers new to the profession, this resource presents a comprehensive, realistic view of teaching English language arts in grades six through 12. It shows how theory and research relate to the actual practice of teaching and uses actual teacher examples, ideas, and instructional strategies to make the concepts clear. KEY TOPICS Provides thoughtful and practical approaches to both curriculum and instruction and encourages readers to use a constructivist approach that asks, "How can my students best learn?" while showing them how to use reflective practice in their teaching. MARKET Pre-service teachers and new teachers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0135135303
• ISBN13: 9780135135303
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 9.9"