Excellence in Teaching and Learning: Bridging the Gaps in Theory, Practice, and Policy.

Abstract

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Part I: Teaching and Learning Strategies Chapter 3 Bridging the Theory, Practice, And Policy Gap for Achieving Excellence in Teaching and Learning Chapter 4 O.D.E.S.: A Strategy for Effective Teaching and Learning in the Classroom Chapter 5 Online Incidental Learning and Instantaneous Information Sharing in Teacher Education Chapter 6 Strategies For Developing Collaborative Skills In Undergraduate and Graduate Teacher Education Programs Part 7 Part II: Research and Models For Improving Teacher Quality Chapter 8 Longitudinal Study: Effects of Action Research on Educators' Professional Growth Chapter 9 Follow the Teacher Leaders: The Potential of Teacher Leadership to Close the Achievement Gap Chapter 10 Infusing Technology to Increase Teachers' Comfort Level and Likelihood of Use Chapter 11 Preservice Teachers' Knowledge Development in Reading Instruction Chapter 12 Measuring the Gap between Knowledge and Teaching: The Development of the Mathematics Teaching Profile (MTP) Part 13 Part III: Diversity, Teaching, And Learning Chapter 14 "Can You Spare Some Social Change?" Preparing New Teachers to Teach Social Justice in Times of Educational Reform and Standardized Curriculum Chapter 15 Integrating Multicultural Themes with Content Area Subjects Chapter 16 Teaching In Diverse Classroom: Facts, Fiction, and Aspirations