Overview

Based on the experiences of a practicing teacher, Creating Quality in the Classroom focuses on the paradigm shift required by teachers and students to build upon the good things that already happen in the classroom. Successful lesson plans and methods using the tools and techniques as outlined in this book encourage teachers at all levels to put in the time and effort to effect positive change in the classroom.This interesting and highly readable volume shows how the theory of teaching is put into practice, thus enabling education professionals to review and adapt successful teaching methods and activities to their individual environments. The quality tools and techniques are clearly explained and referenced in an easy-to-use format.As Federal law requires students to receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment, quality in the classroom enables all students to benefit-intellectually, socially, and emotionally. This unique book addresses the techniques and practical methods to make this happen.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jerry Arcaro
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   St Lucie Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9781884015571

ISBN 10:   1884015573
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   01 April 1995
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Nurturing Total Quality in the Classroom Just Getting By Change Chapter 2: Beginning the Process The Decision The Beginning Chapter 3: TQM/DSE Quality-What Is It? The Galileo Quality Institute Approach Problems Facing Education The Quality Solution Chapter 4: The Classroom The Learning/Student-Centered Classroom Curriculum Issues Evaluation Discipline Issues Inclusion Chapter 5: The Teacher Personal Change Personal Attitude Essential Knowledge Lesson Planning Learning Styles Teaming Conflict Resolution Ways to Deal with Conflict Problem-Solving Steps Debriefing and Documentation Reflection Parental Involvement Collegiality Chapter 6: Lesson Planning Vision/Mission Statement Student Profiles Curriculum Development Daily Lesson Plan Formats Sample Units Chapter 7: Tools and Techniques Plan-Do-Check-Act Vision and Mission Statements Brainstorming Critical Success Factors Ishikawa/Fishbone Diagram (Cause and Effect) Benchmarking Force Field Analysis Affinity Diagram Flow Charting Pareto/Histogram Diagram Process Modeling Quality Functional Deployment Matrix Definitions Chapter 8: Students Roles and Responsibilities Goal Setting Involving Students in Decision Making Chapter 9: A Final Word My Experience Index

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