Case Stories for Elementary Methods

Case Stories for Elementary Methods: Meeting the INTASC Standards By Sheila Dunn This casebook encourages pre-service elementary teachers to think critically, analyze, and discuss INTASC-related topics such as diversity, assessment, motivation, and more. Within this concise text you will find twenty cases in ten chapters that mirror the ten principles of the INTASC standards of teaching. The cases are open-ended to prompt discussion, brief enough to be covered in detail in a single class period, and self-contained so they may be used in any order. Use this book alone or in conjunction with existing course materials to explore more deeply and prepare for the relevant and often controversial issues they will face as a teacher in today's schools. Features of this Text: Unique, open-ended cases allow for multiple plausible educational solutions and ample discussion. A case matrixillustrates cases that overlap with topics in other chapters enabling instructors to use the book in any order that fits with the class schedule. A brief history of case-based instructionand elaboration on the responsibilities of students in preparing for case-based discussions opens the book. The following pedagogical elements are present with each case: A helpful mnemonic strategy (DEEPS) to guide students in their analysis of each case;this is a five-step method that prepares students for in-depth discussion of the case. "What the Research Says"section follows each case and provides current research related to the issues in the case and helps students to better understand the complexities of each case. Exploring the Issuesfeature provides an opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of the case; students may be asked to participate in activities such as writing a lesson plan, observing in a classroom, visiting a virtual classroom, or reviewing related research.Dunn, Sheila G. is the author of 'Case Stories for Elementary Methods ', published 2009 under ISBN 9780131791251 and ISBN 0131791257.