Teacher's Success Secrets: Eight Innovative Educational Methods

Author: (American) Martin Nip, translated by Zeng Fuhua and others
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Publishing Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is an innovative educational curriculum design tool written by Dr. Martin Nip, a seasoned American educator, to meet the new trends of educational reform worldwide and is specifically tailored for educators. In the book, the author succinctly proposes the eight innovative methods—the most popular, the most effective, and the most adaptable to "student-centered" classrooms—in the field of education today. These are: 1. Basic Questions; 2. Curriculum Integration; 3. Standardized Curriculum Development and Assessment Design; 4. Authentic Assessment; 5. Assessment Rubrics; 6. Portfolios; 7. Thinking; 8. Teaching Activity Research. These eight methods are called "innovative" because, as a whole, they can indeed create a fair, rational, and rigorous "student-centered" classroom environment. In fact, each of these eight methods has not only been studied, evaluated, and highly regarded by various educational professionals but has also been thoroughly tested through long-term practical experience. The book avoids complex theoretical discussions but includes classic case studies collected from teachers at different grade levels and across various disciplines. The methods, steps, and practices presented in this book regarding curriculum units, teaching models, and chart design can serve as a comprehensive guide for educators.