Pedagogy into Practice - by Frances R Spielhagen & Nicole Speranzo (Paperback)

About the Book

This book helps new teachers transition from students to proactive educators, operationalizing pedagogy and connecting theory to practice. It explains curriculum theory and certification exams like the edTPA, and provides up-to-date information on virtual learning during the pandemic.

Book Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to help new teachers transition from students in education courses to proactive educators who can translate what they have learned in methods classes into realistic practices as novice teachers. This book will help these candidates operationalize good educational pedagogy and understand the connections between theory and practice. This book will also explain the logical connections between standard curriculum theory and certification examinations like the edTPA. Pedagogy into Practice is also answering the current cry, of how to teach in a virtual setting during this Pandemic, by offering up to date information on virtual learning.

Review Quotes

An expert in teacher education and a novice teacher brilliantly combine forces to help teachers improve their first years in service. This text is skillfully crafted and thoughtfully laid out in a way that will provide you a roadmap to navigate the common issues and concerns all new teachers face. From understanding curriculum design to aligning assessments to planning, this valuable resource
will be your "go-to" guide. Also, a powerful text for teacher training,
you will want to make sure this text is close at hand.

Richard M. Cash
Educator and Consultant
Author of Advancing Differentiation:
Thinking and Learning for the 21^st Century

"Long overdue and so needed....Pedagogy into Practice: A Handbook f
or New Teachers is an educational guide through the lenses of a master
and novice educator. The authors converge their individual perspectives
to provide a practical and insightful guide for teachers in all aspects
of the teaching profession. Experienced and new teachers to the profession
will refer to this handbook time and time again!"

Dana McDonough
2016 New York State Teacher of the Year