EDUC ON 423-4: TEACHING AND TEACHER E40ECTIVENESS
Fall Semester 1987
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Instructor: ?
Dr. Phil Winne
September 8 - December 4
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Location:
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MPX 8651/52
Thursdays, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
PREREQUISITE
Educ. 220 - Psychological Issues in Education, or an equivalent course in educational psychology.
Educ. 320 - Educational Psychology: Learning and Instruction, is recommended.
DESCRIPTION
This course will review and integrate findings from contemporary theory and research on teaching to
provide students with a basis for systematically studying teaching and teaching effectiveness. The course has
two goals: (1) to supply students with a broad repertory of knowledge about teaching, the roles of teachers, and
issues that bear on studying and improving teaching; and (2) to equip students with a basic level of skill for
applying this knowledge. The course is designed to serve students of teaching as well as presevice and
inservice teachers.
TOPICS
Models of Teaching
Research on Teaching - Nature, Methods, Findings
The Classroom Environment and Activity Structures
Teaching Skills, Tactics, and Strategies
Teaching Effectiveness- Focus on Classroom Processes
Teaching Effectiveness - Focus on Students' Learning and Motivation
Teacher Planning and Thinking
FORMAT
Classes will consist of lectures, discussions of readings, and seminars presented by students. Lectures will
supplement the readings and provide a basis for discussion. Students will take a major responsibility for
addressing their individual concerns about teaching effectiveness by researching the literature on topics of their
choice and presenting their findings to the class.
GRADES
Grades will be based on two 5-10 page papers (15 pts. each), one class presentation (20 pts.), and two
exams (25 pts. each). Each of the short papers will examine findings from research, (studies selected by the
student and approved by the instructor) and pose implications for teaching. The class presentation (and a
supporting annotated outline to be handed in) will address a topic of the student's choice. Examinations will
consist of several short essays. Grades will be based on point totals as follows: 90-100 = A range, 80-89 = B
range, 70-79 C range, 60-69 = D, < 60 = F.
READINGS
REQUIRED: ?
Berliner, D. C., & Rosenshine, B. (1987). Talks to teachers. New York: Random House.
ON RESERVE: Dunkin, M. J. (Ed.) (1987). The international encyclopedia of teachin
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and teacher education.
Oxford, England: Pergamon Press.
several xerox items.
N.B. ?
Crosslisted with EDUC 710: Special Topics - Teaching and Teacher Effectiveness.