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Written by education experts and fully aligned with the latest test specifications, our in-depth review chapters cover all subject areas in each content category: Students as Learners, Instruction and Assessment, Communication Techniques, and Teacher Professionalism.
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CHAPTER 1 - Passing the PLT About this Book
About the Praxis Series
About the Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests
How to Use this Book and TestWare®
Format of the PLT 7-12
About the Review Sections
Scoring the PLT
Score Reporting
Studying for the PLT
Test-taking Tips
The Day of the Test
PLT Study Schedule
Review for Content Category 1: Students as Learners (Chapters 2-5) CHAPTER 2 Teaching Them All
Student Development and Maturation
Theories of Cognitive Development
Identity Achievement and Diffusion
Learning Factors
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
Effective Instruction
Metacognition
Motivation
Students as Learners
Jointly Constructed Meaning
Learning about the Community
Stabilizing Strengths of the Community
Coping with Problems in the Community
Nature and Nurture
Diversity
Special Education Legislation
Environmental Factors
Emotional Factors
References
CHAPTER 3 Substance Abuse by Students
Behaviors Tending Towards Substance Abuse
Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Students Under the Influence of Drugs
The Use of Referrals
Teaching About the Dangers of Substance Abuse
References
CHAPTER 4 Physical Abuse of Students
Symptoms of Abuse
Visible Signs of Abuse
How to Report Suspicions of Abuse
References CHAPTER 5 Enhancing Comprehension and Mastery of Material
Questioning
Blooms Six Levels of Taxonomy Revised
Vary Practice Activities
Reinforce Retention of Specific Information
Provide a Variety of Activities to Promote Retention
Assist Students During Seatwork
Practice Activities Promote Long-Term Retention
References
Review for Content Category 2: Instruction & Assessment (Chapters 6-9)
CHAPTER 6 The Physical and Emotional Environment of the Classroom
Physical Environment
Social and Emotional Climate
Academic Learning Time
Classroom Behavior
Behavior Patterns
References CHAPTER 7 Managing Student Behavior in the Classroom
Cognitive Development and Moral Decision Making
Learning Styles and Personality Types
Standards for Classroom Behavior
Rules and the Students Role in Decision Making
The Teachers Role
Rules and School Safety Issues
“With it”-ness in the Classroom
Parent-Teacher Communication
References
CHAPTER 8 Assessment, Tests, and Measurement
Purposes of Assessment
Teacher-Made Tests
Authentic Assessments
Standardized Testing
Performance-Based Assessment
Classroom Tests
Principles of Test Construction
Test Blueprints
Test Items
Constructing Test Questions
Scoring the Test
Evaluating and Revising Tests
Preparation for Testing
Test Administration
Formative Feedback
Recording Student and Class Progress
Reporting Student and Class Progress
Maintaining Permanent Student Records
Understanding the Importance of Student Records
Summary
References
CHAPTER 9 -Technology in the Classroom
Educational Technology in the Primary Classroom
Educational Technology in the Secondary Classroom
Copyright Laws for Computer Programs
References Review for Content Category 3: Communication Techniques (Chapters 10-11)
CHAPTER 10 Student Participation, Feedback, and Review
Effective Use of Language
Relationship Between Teachers and Students
Feedback
Digressions
Connected Discourse
Marker Expressions Task Attraction and Challenge
Scrambled Discourse, Vagueness, and Question Overload
Provide Clear Feedback to Students
Make Specific Statements About Students Responses
Methods of Correcting Students Errors
Recapping Significant Points
Thesis, Antithesis, and Synthesis
Recapping Discussion and Reviewing Subject Matter
End of the Lesson Recap
Journal Writing
Cooperative Learning
Weekly and Monthly Reviews
Summary
References
CHAPTER 11 Communication in the Classroom
Principles of Verbal Communication
Voice
Nonverbal Communication
Eye Contact
Body Language
Media Communication
Summary
Planning Processes
Self-Directed Learning
References
Review for Content Category 4: Teacher Professionalism (Chapters 12-14)
CHAPTER 12 Goal-Setting
Identify Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes
Construct or Adapt Short-Range Objectives
Organize and Sequence Short-Range Objectives
References
CHAPTER 13 Materials, Activities, Managing Time
Educational Resources
Planning for Resources
Print Resources
Visual Materials
Videodisc and Interactive Video
Human Resources
Procedures for Learning Success
Organizing Activities
Outcome-Oriented Learning
Planning and Performance of the Classroom Teacher
Beginning Classwork Promptly
Student Activity
Transitions
Summary
References
Review for Content Category 4: Teacher Professionalism (Chapters 12-14) CHAPTER 14 Methods & Implementation
Deductive Strategies
Inductive Strategies
Cooperative Strategies
Discussion Strategies
Comparison/Contrast
Teaching Styles
Directions
Objectives
Performance Standards
Supplies
Classroom Assessment
References
PLT GRADES 7-12 PRACTICE TESTS Practice Test 1
Case Study I
Constructed-Response Items
Case Study II
Constructed-Response Items
Case Study III
Constructed-Response Items
Case Study IV
Constructed-Response Items
Multiple-Choice Questions
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2 Case Study I
Constructed-Response Items
Case Study II
Constructed-Response Items
Case Study III
Constructed-Response Items
Case Study IV
Constructed-Response Items
Multiple-Choice Questions
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers Index Installing REAs TestWare