The Elements of Education for Teachers: 50 Research-Based Principles Every Educator Should Know [Paperback]

What makes some teachers more effective than others? What pedagogies and practices are fads and which are backed with quality evidence? Which teaching strategies give teachers the biggest learning bang for their buck?

The authors have surveyed the research literature and carefully curated 50 elements of effective teachingelements such as direct instruction, executive functions, metacognition, motivation, and scaffoldingto answer such questions and demystify the secrets of master teachers.

Designed specifically for clarity and ease of use, this book is perfect for both new and experienced educators. Each element uses a consistent architecture: a simple definition, concise overview of the research, practical Dos and Donts for the classroom, and a select quote to inspire reflection.

The Elements of Education for Teachers is an essential addition to any teachers library and important reading for teachers professional development.

1. 80/20 Rule  2. Ability Grouping  3. Assessment, Formative  4. Assessment, Self  5. Assessment, Summative  6. Choice Overload  7. Chunking  8. Classroom Design  9. Classroom Management  10. Creativity  11. Decision Making  12. Deliberate Practice  13. Depth of Processing  14. Direct Instruction  15. Discussion-Based Learning  16. Dual Coding  17. Engagement, Parent  18. Engagement, Student  19. Errors  20. Executive Functions  21. Exercise Effects  22. Expectation Effects  23. Feedback  24. Flexibility Tradeoffs  25. Homework  26. Intelligence  27. Interleaving  28. Metacognition  29. Mnemonic Devices  30. Motivation&lC`