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Appropriate for Middle and High School Methods courses.

This unique new entry into the middle and high school methods market offers an intimate, first-person approach with an emphasis on reflective teaching. Four types of reader activities in the chapters, as well as biography, teaching philosophy and portfolio activities make this a practical text rich in applications. Teaching is portrayed as a process of ongoing learning, growth and development and a strong emphasis is placed on multiculturalism and diversity. While most books tend to take a more traditional, skills-based approach, Contexts of Teaching presents teaching methods from a constructivist, inquiry perspective consistent with current educational trends.

Designed for use in middle and secondary methods courses, Contexts of Teaching takes an inquiry-based approach that emphasizes reflective practice and culturally sensitive teaching.

This text features:

• Personal biographies an case studies that model reflective teaching
• Reader activities ("In the Field," "Theory into Practice," "Consulting Other Sources," and "What Would You Do?") that provide applications for chapter content
• "Building Your Biography," "Developing Your Personal Practical Philosophy," and "Collecting Artifacts for Your Portfolio" that encourage professional development
• An emphasis throughout the text on multiculturalism and diversity