A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works

For courses in Educational Psychology, Advanced Educational Psychology, and General Methods for the elementary, middle school, or secondary levels.

Designed as a self-study resource, this handbook guides readers through nine categories of instructional strategies proven to improve student achievement, and to apply the teaching practices from the companion text, Classroom Instruction That Works. For each of the nine categories, exercises, brief questionnaires, tips and recommendations, samples, worksheets, rubrics, and other tools are provided so teachers can apply what they've learned immediately in the classroom.

Nine categories of instructional strategies that maximize student learning and how to use them effectively are addressed plus:

• Exercises to check your understanding of the strategies

• Brief questionnaires to reflect on your current beliefs and practices

• Tips and recommendations on implementing the strategies

• Samples, worksheets, and other tools to help plan classroom activities

• Rubrics to assess the effectiveness of the strategy with every student

Authors: Robert J. Marzano, Jennifer S. Norford, Diane E. Paynter, Debra J. Pickering and Barbara B. Gaddy
Published: April 2004
ISBN: 0-13-119505-0
384 Pages