COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE: The text thoroughly covers all of the major teaching
models, as well as the executive skills of teaching. Coverage of diversity
is integrated throughout the text.
KNOWLEDGE BASE: “Theoretical and Empirical Support” sections in
each chapter provide a broad sampling of the knowledge base that underlies
and supports the recommended teaching practices found in the latter part of
each chapter. Students are shown why a recommended procedure or principle
works the way it does, not just how to execute it effectively. Learning
to Teach remains the most research-based text in the field. “Research
Summary” boxes in each chapter provide a sharper focus on related research.
COMPREHENSIVE PEDAGOGICAL SYSTEM: Each chapter contains a strong pedagogical structure
that provides student support. Features that aid the learning of the chapter
content include: chapter-opening graphic organizer, marginal notes, “Check”,
summary, and key terms. Features that allow students to reflect on the content
include: “Reflecting On…”, and “Explore”. Features that provide extending
content include: “INTASC Considering Standards,” “Extend,” “Research Summary”,
“Enhancing Teaching with Technology,” and “Books for the Professional.” Finally,
“Reflections from the Classroom” encourages students to apply what they learned.
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