Teaching to Learn Learning to Teach

<p><em>Teaching to Learn Learning to Teach</em> uniquely addresses three problems that frequently concern pre-service and beginning teachers: classroom control satisfying state and federal mandates and figuring out exactly what is the role of the teacher. Integrating practical theoretical and critical teaching considerations it presents a model student-centered approach for designing lessons developing personal connections with students and building classroom communities: PRO/CLASS Practices (Planning Relationships Organization Community Leadership Assessment Support Struggle). Pre-service teachers are encouraged to reinterpret the principles and continually redefine them as they develop their own reflective practice.</p><p>Changes in the Second Edition</p><p>• Updates throughout with attention to the Common Core State Standards high stakes testing the possibilities and limitations of technology use in the classroom and preparing for the job market\</p><p>• Fully revised chapter on literacy </p><p>• New interviews with teachers </p><p>• Companion Website: Supplemental planning teaching and assessment materials; 32 extended essays including a number of the author’s widely read <em>Huffington Post</em> columns; interviews with beginning and veteran teachers; Ideas for Your Professional Portfolio Resume and Cover Letter; Recommended Websites for Teachers</p>