Includes bibliographical references (pages 516-525) and index.
Contents
1. The scientific basis for the art of teaching -- Pt 1 The executive functions of teaching 2. Planning -- 3. Time and space -- 4. Learning environments and motivation -- 5. Multicultural and mainstreamed classrooms -- 6. Classroom management -- 7. Assessment and evaluation -- Pt 2 The interactive functions of teaching 8. Presentation -- 9. Concept teaching -- 10. Direct instruction -- 11. Cooperative learning -- 12. Inquiry teaching -- 13. Classroom discussion -- Pt 3 The organizational functions of teaching 14. The school as workplace -- 15. The first year of teaching: career development and school improvement.