Methods for Effective Teaching: Meeting the Needs of All Students, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (June 4, 2024) © 2025

  • Paul R. Burden Kansas State University
  • David M. Byrd University of Rhode Island

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Title overview

Methods for Effective Teaching provides research-based coverage of teaching methods and strategies for K-12 classrooms. It helps teachers with every aspect of their day-to-day responsibilities. You will learn everything from planning and choosing the right instructional strategies to delivering lessons, managing the classroom, disciplining students, assessing progress and collaborating with colleagues and parents to actively engage each of your students in learning.

The 9th Edition bolsters coverage of student well-being to help you meet each learner’s unique needs. A new chapter, a classroom planning feature, new sections and more than 500 new references reflect current research on best practices in schools.

Table of contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING METHODS

  1. Teaching in Today’s World
  2. Connecting with and Supporting Your Students
  3. The Fundamentals of Planning
  4. Planning Lessons and Units
  5. Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies
  6. Student-Centered Instructional Strategies
  7. Differentiation to Promote Understanding, Engagement, and Motivation

PART II: MANAGING INSTRUCTION AND THE CLASSROOM

  1. Managing Lesson Delivery
  2. Classroom Management
  3. Classroom Discipline

PART III: ASSESSING AND REPORTING STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  1. Assessing Student Performance
  2. Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

PART IV: WORKING WITH OTHERS

  1. Collaborating with Colleagues and Families

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