Successful teachers go beyond lecture and directions: they inspire by involving students in the learning process. Teaching 101, suitable for primary and high school  (now in its 2nd edition) includes the following chapters:-

• Why does Teaching Matter? A short and inspirational beginning to help you understand the importance of education and teaching and the impact teachers can have.
• What makes a good Teacher? A practical overview of specific knowledge, skills and dispositions that a good teacher possess.
• Who are the Students in My Class?  Some of the differences in student learning styles and needs of students.
• How Should I Write Lessons Plans? A nuts and bolts approach to designing lessons.
• Can I Effectively Manage My Classroom? Simple and effective suggestions and guidelines to successfully promote positive student behaviour in the classroom.
• How Can I Help My Students Learn? An analysis of several key metacognitive strategies that promote learning drawing on brain based learning strategies, including study skills instruction and cooperative learning.
• How Should I Assess and Grade My Students? Simple yet concise guidelines  on developing a system of assessment in  your classroom.
• How Can I Best Incoporate State and National Curriculum Standards?  Suggestions for teaching to the standards while at the same time developing creative, inter-disciplinary lessons.
• How Can I Begin to Incorporate Technolgy Into My Teaching? Suggestions for using technology to best promote student learning.

Author :  Jeffrey Glanz  pub USA 2009 pb 301 pages