Scientific Principles of Teaching, The (eBook)

Discover the pedagogies with the greatest impact on student achievement. Using meta-analyses of educational research, teachers can identify high-quality teaching methods, leverage evidence-based best practices across subjects, and grasp the core principles of the science of reading, math, and learning. This easy-to-read guide helps educators critically evaluate teaching methods and enhance their self-efficacy and agency.This book will help K 12 educators: Gain necessary guidance for reading and understanding educational researchLearn about research practices for critically evaluating teaching methods and strategiesLearn about exceptional and unique education systems from around the worldUnderstand concepts like cooperative learning, growth mindset, and constructivist teachingUse meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of specific pedagogiesContents:IntroductionChapter 1: How to Understand the Types of Education ResearchChapter 2: How to Read and Interpret Education ResearchChapter 3: The Scientific Principles of TeachingChapter 4: Intelligence and IQ TestsChapter 5: Growth MindsetChapter 6: FeedbackChapter 7: Active Learning Versus Passive LearningChapter 8: Special EducationChapter 9: Cooperative LearningChapter 10: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeChapter 11: Action Research FrameworksChapter 12: Multiple Intelligences TheoryChapter 13: Constructivist Teaching Versus Traditional TeachingChapter 14: DifferentiationChapter 15: Secondary Meta-Analysis of Popular Teaching PedagogiesChapter 16: The Best Education Systems in the WorldChapter 17: Unique Education Systems From Around the WorldEpilogue: Putting It All TogetherAppendix: Glossary of TermsReferences and ResourcesIndex