Martin-Kniep, Giselle O., 1956-

Becoming a better teacher : eight innovations that work / Giselle O. Martin-Kniep. - Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2000. - x, 145 p. : ill ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 140-141) and index.

The power of essential questions -- Curriculum integration as a tool for coherence -- Standards-based curriculum and assessment design -- Authentic assessment -- Using scoring rubrics to support learning -- Portfolios : a window into students' thinking and learning -- Reflection : a key to developing greater self-understanding -- Action research : asking and answering questions about practice / by Diane Cunningham -- Embracing it all.

Presents guidance, activities, tools, and recommended resources for teachers of grades K-12 on eight points that are key to their effectiveness as teachers: essential questions, curriculum integration for coherence, standards-based curriculum and assessment design, authentic assessment, scoring rubrics, portfolios, reflection, and action research.

Professional Follett Library Resources.

0871203855 (alk. paper)

00010673


Curriculum planning.
Educational tests and measurements.
Effective teaching.
Curriculum planning.
Educational tests and measurements.
Teaching.

LB1025.3 / .M3374 2000

371.102