1. The required textbook for this course is: Effective Teaching Methods: Research-Based Practice, Sixth Edition By Gary D. Borich

2. This text is a crucial resource for: Test preparation Homework assignments Reading assignments PRAXIS TM Preparation Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

3. How will this text help me become an effective teacher? A realistic, practical resource for beginning teachers Research-based strategies and practices for classroom instruction integrated throughout the text Video footage on DVD of master teachers demonstrating key strategies and practices Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

4. Case History and Praxis Test Preparation Case history, short- answer question, and multiple-choice questions in each chapter to help you prepare for the Praxis II ® : Principles of Learning and Teaching exam Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

5. Field Experience Activities To help you make decisions and solve practical classroom issues involving lesson planning, classroom management, student diversity, and project-based learning Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

6. Digital Portfolio Activities To help you develop your professional teaching portfolio, with entries relating to the topics in each chapter Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

7. Classroom Observation Activities To introduce you to classroom experience as observed in videos or in real classrooms To help you develop skills and confidence for future classroom observation Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

8. www.prenhall.com/borich Companion Website provides: Chapter Objectives Chapter Overview Video Windows Self-Quiz: More Assessment Options Classroom Observation PRAXIS TM Prep Web Destinations Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

9. Teacher Prep Website Videos Student and teacher artifacts Strategies Articles Portfolio preparation tips Standards An interactive, multimedia website filled with: Gary D. BorichCopyright ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Effective Teaching Methods, 6eUpper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.