ABSTRACT

This chapter talks about the secret of classroom management. The most effective teachers define real-life teaching as relating the skills teachers teach to the real lives of their students. The chapter shows how to ensure active student involvement. It describes the authors relate active learning to intentional or meaningful learning. It shows how teacher can teach each student at his or her own level in better way. It also shows how to incorporate technology effectively. Today's students live in a technologically-advanced world. By visiting teacher websites, education blogs, or online learning communities one can find new ideas for using technology effectively. Effective instruction involves ensuring that the lesson moves at a quick but appropriate pace for learning. The chapter includes a list of eight tips for appropriately pacing lessons. It shows how to teach anything to anyone. It outlines the five steps that the most effective teachers follow when teaching a new skill or concept.