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BEST PRACTICES/TEACHING METHODS/TEACHER TRAINING

Topics include: new teachers, differentiated instruction, motivation, careers in education


Another Set of Eyes: Techniques for Classroom Observation

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.3503-3504

Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1987

2 videocassettes (81 min.)  + 1 trainer's manual (140 p.) ASCD supervision series 

Aimed at teachers to give feedback to their colleagues, this program demonstrates six ways to observe classroom teaching: selective verbatim, verbal flow, at task, class traffic, interaction analysis, and global scan.

            Observation (Educational method)

            Classroom management


Asking Questions

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.5607

Columbia, S.C. : South Carolina ETV Network c1987, [1996]

1 videocassette (30 min.)

The Effective teacher 

The lesson theme is presented through classroom vignettes, a narrative, and a skit. Researchers then demonstrate major concepts illustrated by scenes in actual classrooms, followed by a discussion and explanation of the research recommendations

            Education, Secondary

            Teaching

            Teachers

            Classroom management

            Television in teacher training  


Assigning Effective Homework

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.6350

1 videocassette (29 min.) / Scottsdale, Ariz. : [199-?]

Excellence in teaching  Discusses the role of homework as a way to reinforce learning. Educators want more and students want less. Discusses the ideal amount of homework and the most effective formats

            Homework

            Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of

 

Avoiding Burnout

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.6354

Scottsdale, Ariz. : Teacher's Video Co., [199-?]/

1 videocassette (33 min.)

Excellence in teaching:  Discusses how teachers can become frustrated and overwhelmed from the stresses and strains of the classroom environment. Provides insights and simple tips for teachers under pressure

            Teachers -- Job stress  Burn out (Psychology)

            Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of

 

The Beauty of Teaching

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.6355

Scottsdale, Ariz. : Teacher's Video Co., [199-?] /

1 videocassette (27 min.)

Excellence in teaching:  This motivational program highlights all the reasons that the teaching profession and the field of education are so important and fulfilling

            Teaching

            Teaching -- Vocational guidance

            Teachers

            Teachers -- Training of


Building Academic Background Knowledge (DVD)

(ASCD DVD, 2005) Three 30-minute programs on one DVD and a comprehensive Facilitator's Guide.

Here's a DVD that helps teachers and other audiences understand what to do about students who are ill-prepared for classroom learning. Based on the best-selling ASCD book, Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools, this series of three programs on DVD, introduces your school to research-based strategies for overcoming the deficiencies that hamper the achievement of so many students.

Research expert Robert J. Marzano explains the importance of building background knowledge for all learners, especially for low-achieving students who tend not to have been exposed to the kinds of experiences necessary for academic success.

On Order: Check LEO, Library Catalog for Updates.


Connecting Differentiated Instruction, Understanding by Design and What Works in Schools: An Exploration of Research-Based Strategies (DVD)

(ASCD DVD, 2008) One 90-minute DVD.

Yes you can turn three of the leading approaches to school improvement into a unified system. This DVD of a landmark session at the 2008 ASCD Summer Conference features four of the top sages of school improvement connecting their ideas:

* Carol Ann Tomlinson on Differentiated Instruction
* Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins on Understanding by Design®
* Robert J. Marzano on What Works in School™

Hear them discuss their three powerhouse frameworks and share the profound potentials for educators who use these models. Show this DVD at the next meeting of your school improvement team or professional learning community.

On Order: Check LEO, Library Catalog for Updates.


Cooperative Learning

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.6347

Scottsdale, Ariz. : Teacher's Video Co., [199-?]  / producer, Stephanie Smith

1 videocassette (41 min.)

Excellence in teaching  Looks at cooperative learning, an effective method that empowers students. Discusses how it can be used in the classroom and how to overcome students' resistance to group work

            Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of

            Group work in education

            Team learning approach in education                


Cooperative Learning: A Conversation with Robert Slavin

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.395 Coo2

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, 1989

1 videocassette (ca. 60 min.)

Drs. Sarah J. Stanley and W. James Popham conduct an interview with Dr. Robert Slavin on how cooperative learning can be effective    

            Group work in education

            Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of

            Team learning approach in education


Cooperative and Student Team Learning

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.2823

Published West Haven, Conn.: NEA Professional Library, c1989

1 videocassette (10 min.)

Series NEA video library

Note(s) Based on: Cooperative learning : student teams and student learning

Examines how students can academically succeed when they are given the opportunity to use cooperation and team work among their peers in the classroom.

            Group work in education 

            Team learning approach in education 


Creating the Cooperative Classroom

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.4545

Livingston, NJ : Instructivision, Inc., 1991, National Association of Elementary School Principals 

1 videocassette (29 min.)

Presents higher order thinking skills for the elementary classroom and presents ideas for teaching these skills

            Group work in education 


Creating a Top-Notch Teaching and Learning Environment

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8574

[San Antonio, Tex.] : Clear Channel Entertainment Television, c2002

1 videocassette (ca. 35 min.) + 1 presenter's guide
Topics include: "How to arrange the classroom to maximize student achievement and minimize disruptive behavior; how to clearly define your expectations of the students in your classroom; essential strategies and philosophies for creating effective rules for a positive and productive classroom; what's involved in establishing a safe and caring environment for every student"--Container label
Series Great classroom management ; 1

Classroom management
Effective teaching


Creative Teaching Methods 

JMU Media Resources  Videotape no.6346

Scottsdale, Ariz. : Teachers Video Co., [199-?]/ Stephanie Smith

1 videocassette (28 min.)

Looks at innovative ways to make learning come alive for students. Explores ways to enrich units with games, music, rule playing, thematic units, projects, debates and other activities

            Teaching

            Creative thinking

            Active learning

            Teachers -- Training of


Cross Subject Teaching

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.2931

Bethesda, MD : Distributed by Discovery Program Enterprises, c1992  

1 videocassette (ca. 22 min.)

Series Teacher TV ; v. 4

Examines how children can learn any subject through the culture of music and dance; demonstrates how a class learns about the first amendment by participating in a trial and examines how to use spaceflight to teach across the curriculum.

            Interdisciplinary approach in education 

            Educational innovations 


Design-a-School

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.2930

Bethesda, MD : distributed by Discovery Program Enterprises, c1992

1 videocassette (ca. 22 min.)

Series Teacher TV ; v. 3

            Group work in education 

            Open plan schools 

            Educational innovations 


Differentiated Instruction in Action Video Series DVD Three Disc Series

(ASCD DVD, 2008) Three 25- to 30-minute DVDs.

Join Carol Ann Tomlinson and classroom teachers as they bring Differentiated Instruction to life in this practical, easily implemented Professional Development Program. Multiple vignettes depict:

Carol Ann Tomlinson guides viewers as they observe classroom examples of the non-negotiables of Differentiated Instruction. Using the integrated professional development plan, with accompanying powerpoint and handouts, will empower educators as they lead for student success.

Each program is also available individually:

(ASCD DVD, 2008) Three 25- to 30-minute DVDs.
On Order: Check LEO, Library Catalog for Updates.


Differentiated Instruction in Action

JMU Media Resources Multimedia 364-365

[Alexandria, Va.] : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2003
2 Multimedia CDs
Provide all staff members with the latest ideas and classroom-based strategies for implementing differentiation with this enhanced multimedia CD-ROM

Individualized instruction
Mixed ability grouping in education


Doing the Right Things 1: Best Practices in Teaching

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8572

[San Antonio, Tex.] : Clear Channel Entertainment Television, c2003

1 videocassette (23 min.) + 1 presenter's guide + 1 activity form
Early career teachers often struggle with the "big questions" of best teaching practice. Watch as Jake, an early career teacher, and Carla, an experienced mentor teacher, discuss these and other questions during the first years of a teaching career
Series The early career teacher's guide to success in the classroom ; tape 1

First year teachers -- Training of
Classroom environment
Effective teaching


Doing the Right Things 2 : Mastering the Art of Teaching

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8573

[San Antonio, Tex.] : Clear Channel Entertainment Television, c2003
1 videocassette (22 min., 30 sec.) + 1 presenter's guide + 1 activity form
Carla, an experienced mentor teacher, shares her wisdom with Jake, an early career teacher, and discusses some of the issues Jake is facing on his first year on the job. Besides learning from the fictional Jake's experiences, viewers hear real-life advice from administrators, veteran teachers, and rookies who have faced many issues common to early career teachers. Several components of best practice are discussed, including content area mastery, helping parents boost their child's achievement, observation of colleagues, and reflective practice
Series The early career teacher's guide to success in the classroom ; tape 2

First year teachers -- Training of
Effective teaching


Education

JMU Media Resources DVD 1718
Monmouth Junction, NJ : Cambridge Educational, c2002
1 DVD (18 min.)
Series Career cluster series
Presents information about occupations in the education field including elementary teachers, teacher's aides, administrators, and librarians
Education -- Vocational guidance
Elementary school teaching -- Vocational guidance


Educating Young Children via Developmentally Appropriate Practices: A Parent's Perspective

Memorial Hall ETMC    372 Edu2

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Videotape Division, c1989

1 videocassette (33 min.)

Discuss using teaching methods appropriate to the developmental age level of young children.

            Early childhood education -- United States

            Child development -- United States

            Parenting


Educating Young Children via Developmentally Appropriate Practices: A Teacher's Perspective

Memorial Hall ETMC  372 Edu

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, c1989/

1 videocassette (33 min.)

Drs. Sue Bredekamp, W. James Popham, and Sarah J. Stanley discuss using teaching methods appropriate to the developmental age level of young children

            Early childhood education -- United States

            Child development -- United States       Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of    


Effective Mentoring: Building Learning-Focused Relationships

On Order - Check LEO Library Catalog for updates.
This set shows experienced teachers how to provide the support, coaching, and encouragement that new teachers need. It covers such topics as forming learning-focused relationships, maximizing time and attention in learning-focused conversations, and using templates to guide conversations.
2 DVDs / 2004 / 115 min total


Effective Teaching: The Cornerstone of Quality Education

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.4523

Eden Prairie, Minn. : Paradigm Publishing International, c1990

1 videocassette + 1 teacher's guide (67 p.)    

Designed to help subject area experts become more effective classroom teachers.  The major focus is practical experience for new instructors and for those who wish to continue to grow in their profession

            Teaching

            Education -- United States

            Teachers -- Training


Formative Teacher Evaluation: A Conversation with Dr. Madeline Hunter

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.144 For

1 videocassette (28 min.)  

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, c1989 

Dr. Hunter discusses her views of formative evaluations for teachers

            Teachers -- Rating of


Gone Through Any Changes Lately?

JMU Media Resources DVD 2584
Denver, Colo. : Distributed by Western Media Products, [200?]
1 DVD-R (4 min.)
Silent with music and English intertitles
Note "This video was supported in part through: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, ; U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, through the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau" -- Container
Originally produced in 1999
This video helps people understand and deal with change in a positive way through the humorous metaphor of a childhood toy, the slinky. Developed for use by trainers, educators, team builders, and discussion leaders
Organizational change
Change (Psychology)
Adaptability (Psychology)
Adjustment (Psychology)


Helping New Teachers
Memorial Hall ETMC  DVD 3101

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2006

1 DVD (120 min)

Series The how to collection: Practical advice and examples for new teachers
Contents: How to start the school year right -- How to create an effective learning environment -- How to informally assess student learning -- How to design classroom management to enhance learning -- How to improve your questioning techniques -- How to organize student learning groups -- How to turn "wrong" answers into learning

First year teachers
Teaching

 

The How To Collection: Instruction That Promotes Learning
JMU Media Resources DVD 3102

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2006
1 DVD (ca. 110 min.)
Originally produced in 2005
A collection of six programs that provide practical advice and examples for teachers
Contents How to scaffold instruction for student success -- How to engage students in critical thinking -- How to conduct successful Socratic seminars -- How to spiral questions to provoke student thinking -- How to use graphic organizers -- How to coteach to meet diverse student needs.

Teaching
Education -- United States
Critical thinking
Effective teaching
Special education -- Education


Improving Instruction Through Observation and Feedback
JMU Media Resources Videotape no. 9125-9127

3 videocassettes (100 min.) VHS + 1 facilitator's guide
The improvement of instruction by using qualitative and quantitative observation techniques to collect classroom data
Contents Tape 1. Different models of providing classroom-based assistance (35 min.) -- Tape 2. Observation techniques (25 min.) -- Tape 3. Approaches to working closely with teachers (40 min.)

Observation (Educational method)
Feedback (Psychology)
Teachers -- Training of


Improving Instruction: The Role of Objectives

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.3028 Imp2

1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.)

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, 1991

Drs. Sarah J. Stanley and W. James Popham discuss why educational objectives should be written, the attributes of well stated objectives and how objectives can be used to improve instruction

            Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of


Improving Instruction: The Role of Practice

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.3028 Im

1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.)  Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, 1991 

Drs. Sarah J. Stanley and W. James Popham discus how essential practice is in instruction, the types of practice, guided, independent, massed and distributed and how it can be used properly and improperly

            Teaching

            Teachers -- Training of


Increasing Student Effort : The Role of Attribution Theory

Memorial Hall ETMC  370.154 Inc

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Associates, 1991 

1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.) 

Focuses on Attribution Theory which helps teachers understand how students may view their own patterns of success or failure, and how teachers can use the theory to encourage student efforts in the classroom

            Motivation in education


Increasing Student Learning through Motivation : A Conversation with Raymond J. Wlodkowski

Memorial Hall ETMC   370.154 Inc2

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Associates, 1991

1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.)

Examines ways teachers can influence motivation to enhance student learning. Explains how to develop student motivation, how to build learner confidence and how to incorporate motivational strategies into instructional plans

            Motivation in education


Inducting New Teachers into the Profession

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.2207

 [Bloomington, IN] : Agency for Instructional Technology, c1991

1 videocassette (29 min.)

Schools of thought (Bloomington, Indiana) ; no. 4

Harry Wong talks about induction," a process for helping new teachers learn the management strategies and procedures they need to succeed in the classroom.  Wong discusses the necessity for uniform procedures and expectations for teachers and students in all classrooms"

            Teachers -- In-service training

            Classroom management

 

Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning in Action

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.8376

Lincoln, NE : GPH/University of Nebraska, c1998   / American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology 

1 videocassette (15 min.)

Series Know it all ; #13

In order to prepare students for tomorrow's world, they need to be taught how to access and use information effectively. This video describes information literacy standards for students that describe core learning outcomes. Elements for each standard are illustrated by vignettes that show a variety of situations

            School libraries -- United States -- Standards 

            Media programs (Education) -- United States -- Standards 

            Information retrieval -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States 

            Information retrieval -- Study and teaching (Middle school) 

            Information retrieval -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States 


Inside Teaching: Exploring Teaching Styles

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.102 Ins

IT Video Group ; New York : distributed by Insight Media, c1990  funded by the Center for Teaching Effectiveness and the Division of Continuing Education, University of Delaware

1 videocassette (30 min.) + 1 manual) + overhead masters

            Classroom management

            Teaching


Instruction That Promotes Learning
JMU Media Resources DVD 3102

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2006
1 DVD (ca. 110 min)
Series The how to collection
A collection of six programs that provide practical advice and examples for teachers

Teaching
Education -- United States
Critical thinking
Effective teaching
Special education -- Education


Instructional Skills for Substitute Teachers

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.14122 Ins

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Videotape Division, c1988

1 videocassette (VHS) (30 min.)

Presents three guidelines or lesson components for substitute teachers to follow in order to improve their teaching

            Substitute teachers

            Teachers -- Training of


Instructional Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom. [Tape] 3, Tiered assignments
Media Resources Videotape no.8941

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2003
1 videocassette (35 min.) . + 1 facilitator's guide
Credits Consultant: Carol Ann Tomlinson
Tiered assignments respond to students' varied readiness levels by offering them activities that are at different levels of difficulty to ensure that learning tasks provide sufficient challenge and support to motivate every learner

Individualized instruction
Cognitive styles in children
Mixed ability grouping in education

 

The Interactive Classroom

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.395 Int

West Haven, CT : NEA Professional Library, 1989

1 videocassette (31 min.)

Describes the principles of interactive learning and explains how to implement them in the classroom

            Team learning approach in education

            Group work in education


The Learning Classroom: Theory into Practice

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8827-8839

Burlington, Vt. : Annenberg/CPB, 2003

13 videocassettes (30 min. each) . + 1 course guide (318 p. ) + 1 facilitators guide
This video-based course is an exploration of learning theory appropriate for grades K-12 and all subject areas for the training of preservice teachers and the professional development of inservice teachers. Each of the 13 half-hour programs, hosted by Stanford University professor Linda Darling-Hammond, is dedicated to a specific learning theory and applications of that theory to classroom practice
Contents [Tape] 1. How people learn : introduction to learning theory -- [Tape] 2. Learning as we grow : development and learning -- [Tape] 3. Building on what we know : cognitive processes -- [Tape] 4. Different kinds of smart : multiple intelligences -- [Tape] 5. Feelings count : emotions and learning -- [Tape] 6. The classroom mosaic : culture and learning -- [Tape] 7. Learning from others : learning in a social context -- [Tape] 8. Watch it, do it, know it : cognitive apprenticeship -- [Tape] 9. Thinking about thinking : metacognition -- [Tape] 10. How we organize knowledge : the structure of the disciplines -- [Tape] 11. Lessons for life : learning and transfer -- [Tape] 12. Expectations for success : motivation and learning -- [Tape] 13. Pulling it all together : creating classrooms and schools that support learning

Learning
Learning, Psychology of
Learning strategies
Cognitive learning
Multiple intelligences
Emotional intelligence
Multiculturalism
Social learning


Learning in America. Schools that Work

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.1878

A co-production of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions [and] WETA ; producers, Gail Freedman, Susan Werbe   c1990

1 videocassette (120 min.)

Examines four ordinary elementary schools which have exemplary teachers and principals. Identifies qualities that enable these schools to succeed, with the hope that these methods can be used in other schools. Done as a follow-up to the five previous shows in the series

            Education, Elementary -- United States 

            Public schools -- United States 

            Teaching 


Lesson Planning

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.6348

1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.)   Scottsdale, Ariz. : Teacher's Video Co., [199-?]

Excellence in teaching 

Describes successful lesson planning as a combination of scheduling, conceptual organization and practical implementation. Reviews strategies for creating perfect plans to facilitate outcome-based learning

            Teaching

            Lesson planning

            Teachers -- Training of


Mentoring: Guiding, Coaching, and Sustaining Beginning Teachers

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.102 Men

Portland, Me. : Stenhouse Publishers, c2003  / Donna Niday, Jean Boreen

2 videocassettes (ca. 22, 24 min.) + 1 viewing guide

           Mentoring in education

            First year teachers -- Training of


Multiple Intelligences and Mindmapping

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.5523

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, 1997, c1996

1 videocassette (60 min.)

Note(s) Originally broadcast as a segment of the teleconference: Making connections

Describes cooperative learning concepts and focuses on the importance of encouraging each student to achieve. Discusses the role of rating scales as part of the assessment process, along with effective ways television can be used in math and science curriculums

              Group work in education 

              Educational innovations 

              Active learning 


Multiple Paths to Learning

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.8335

Idaho State University, College of Education, c2000

1 videocassette (36 min.)

Series ICAT: Idaho Classroom of Accomplished Teachers 

This documentary of a National Board Certified teacher captures the essence of the contemporary classroom and is linked to a professional teaching standard and this connection promotes in-depth case discussions of teaching practices. The ICAT curriculum is used in both teacher education and professional development contexts

            Teaching demonstrations -- Case studies 

            Elementary school teaching 


Optimizing Different Learning Styles

In Processing - Check LEO for Updates.

This program provides a helpful guide to teachers for recognizing their students’ primary styles of acquiring and working with information: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. To illustrate each style’s impact on successful classroom learning, discussion focuses on the observation techniques used by visual learners; the hearing and repetition procedures practiced by auditory learners; and the hands-on approach preferred by kinesthetic learners. The program also identifies ways educators can plan and implement a variety of strategies that enable students to use the learning style that is best attuned to their needs. (30 minutes)


Places to Start: Implementing the Developmental Classroom

JMU Media Resources    Videotape no.2494

Greenfield, MA : Northeast Foundation for Children, c1989     

1 videocassette (75 min.)  + 1 guide (12 p.)

Developed from the Northeast Foundation for Children's popular workshop slide show which demonstrates how to implement a developmental classroom; shows developmentally effective practices used by the teachers at the Greenfield Center School   Greenfield Center School (Greenfield, Mass.)

            Child development

            Education, Elementary -- Curricula

            Curriculum planning


Qualities of Effective Teachers
JMU Media Resources: DVD 3100 [programs 1-3]

Memorial-ETMC: Videotape no. 9128 - 9130

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2004
3 videocassettes (95 min.) + 1 DVD (95 min.) + 1 guide (206 p)
Facilitator's guide prepared by Pauline Steinhorn and John Checkley; includes introduction, workshops, handouts and overheads, and readings and resources
Schools profiled: Mill Creek Towne Elementary School, Rockville, Maryland; Charles Sumner Math and Science Community Academy, Chicago, Illinois; Mauldin High School, Mauldin, South Carolina
Explains teacher characteristics and behaviors that make the difference in student success, spotlights qualities for new teachers, highlights preservice training, teacher hiring, and instilling teacher professional development programs
Contents Program 1. Building a foundation (35 min.) -- Program 2. Managing the classroom (30 min.) -- Program 3. Planning and delivering instruction (30 min.)

Effective teaching
Teacher effectiveness
Classroom management
Education -- Aims and objectives


Reflective Supervision: A Relationship for Learning

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.4992

Arlington,  VA. : Zero to Three/ National Center for Clinical Infant Programs, 1996

1 videocassette (60 min.)+ 1 discussion guide (67 p.) and 1 source book (157 p.),

            Early childhood education -- Supervision

            Child care workers -- Instruction and study

 

Sex Equity in Classroom Teaching

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.313
Andover, MA : The NETWORK Inc., [198-]
1 videocassette VHS (27 min.)
Note Title on cassette: Sex equity in the classroom (Elementary/Secondary)
Deals with sex bias in primary and elementary schools, its effects on the lives and careers of the students. Teaching strategies to avoid sex bias are dramatized
Sex discrimination in education -- United States
Sexism in education -- United States


Side by Side: Mentoring teachers for a reflective practice

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8713
Seattle, WA : Harvest Resources, c2004
1 videocassette (26 min.) : 1 guide
Presents principles intended to help in mentoring teachers to develop an engaging, meaningful, and reflective teaching practice
Mentoring in education -- United States
Teachers -- In-service training
Education, Preschool -- Teacher training


Spotlight on Careers in Education    Series: The Road to Success

JMU Media Resources DVD 3195

~Online video (JMU users)~
Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences., 2007
1 DVD-R (17 min.)
Summary "Gaston Caperton overcame dyslexia to become the Governor of West Virginia and President of the College Board--provider of the SAT, AP exams, and CLEP tests. In section one of the program, Caperton explains how his struggle with dyslexia fueled his dedication to the promotion of education. In section two, Virginia Jose, an art educator at South Bronx Preparatory School and a practicing professional artist, discusses what teaching means to her. She also shares whay art is so important to her--a message she also strives to communicate to her more than 120 students each week"--Container

Teaching
Teaching -- Vocational guidance -- United States
Teachers
Education -- Vocational guidance -- United States
South Bronx Preparatory School -- Faculty


Status Treatments for the Classroom

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.4679       

New York : Teacher's College Press, c1994

1 videocassette (27 min)

Note(s) Based on the book: Designing groupwork : strategies for the heterogeneous classroom (2nd ed.) / by Elizabeth G. Cohen

            Group work in education 

            Interaction analysis in education 


Supporting Children's Active Learning: Teaching Strategies for Diverse Settings

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.1295

SVR Productions  Ypsilanti, Mich. : High/Scope Press, c1989

1 videocassette (13 min.)

Series High Scope curriculum series 

Explores three major strategies that promote active learning in preschool, early elementary and special-needs settings

            Activity programs in education 


A Teacher Affects Eternity

JMU  Media Resources   Videotape no.6923        

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2001

1 videocassette (56 min.)

Series Only a teacher: the impact of teachers on American public education ; v 1 

"This program explores the importance of educators in the lives of their students, emphasizing their influence as role models, as upholders of society's norm, and even as agents of social change"--

            Teachers -- United States 

            Teaching -- United States 


Teacher Evaluation: Persistent Problems, Current Solutions

Memorial Hall ETMC   371.144 Tea    

1 videocassette (24 min.)    Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, c1989 

Discusses functions of teacher evaluation, qualifications of evaluators, and evidence used for evaluation

            Teachers -- Rating of   


The Teacher Series

JMU Memorial ETMC Videotape no. 9131 - 9136

Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2001
6 videocassettes VHS (150 min.)+ 2 facilitator's guides
This video series examines the complex roles of the teaching profession and offers ideas and suggestions to help teachers strengthen their skills in key areas of their profession. It also challenges teachers to hear their own voices and encourages teachers to take care of their own souls through reflection, ongoing learning and strong and supportive relationships
Contents Tape 1. Teacher as intellectual guide -- Tape 2. Teacher as instructional leader -- Tape 3. Teacher as community builder -- Tape 4. Teacher as peer coach -- Tape 5. Teacher as staff developer -- Tape 6. Teacher as reflective learner.

Teachers -- Training of


Teachers Who Make a Difference

Memorial Hall ETMC  371.1  Gle

Fair Oaks, CA. : Sunrise Production, 1989

1 videocassette (92 min.)

Developing capable people

Stephen H. Glenn addesses a group of educators emphasizing commitment and dedication in a teacher. With examples he shows what a difference a teacher can make by encouraging children, developing a dialogue with them & working in collaboration with them

            Motivation in education

            Self-actualization (Psychology) Self-esteem

            Learning, Psychology of

            Social interaction


Teaching: The First Year

Memorial Hall ETMC   370 Mer v.9

New York : Merrow Report ; Learning Matters, Inc., [1997]

1 videocassette (57 min.)

Series The Merrow report 

            First year teachers 

            Teachers -- Training of 


Teaching Strategies and Techniques That Encourage Learning

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.5900    

Manhattan, Kan. : Master Teacher, Inc., [c1991.] 

1 videocassette

Master teacher video series

Motivating students in the classroom ; part IV

Offers specific ideas and techniques a teacher can use to motivate reluctant learners 

            Teachers -- In-service training

            Teacher-student relationships

            Motivation (Psychology)

            Motivation in education


Teaching Styles

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.3866 

Lincoln, Neb. : Great Plains National Instructional Television Library, [19--?]

1 videocassette (30 min.) :  / Telecommunications Service of the Virginia Dept. of Education

On and about instruction

Identifies and discusses teaching styles which evolve over a  period of time and have impact on students

            Classroom management -- United States

            Classroom environment -- United States


Those Who Can Teach

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.7785   

Memorial Hall  ETMC   371.1 Rya    

Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c2000 

1 videocassette (55 min.)

Only a teacher: the impact of teachers on American public education ; v 2

            Teachers -- United States

            Teaching -- United States


Truth about Teachers

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.1471    

Santa Monica, CA : Pyramid Film & Video [distributor], c1989 

1 videocassette (47 min.)

Shows outstanding teachers across the U.S. who are making a profound and positive difference in the lives of their students

            Teachers -- United States

            Teacher-student relationships

            Teaching 


Tutoring Urban Children
JMU Media Resources DVD 3266

New York : Distributed by Insight Media, [2004]

1 DVD (25 min.)
"This program provides easy steps to establishing relationships with and effectively tutoring urban children. It covers motivational and communication strategies, tutoring lessons, and teaching ideas for all subject areas"

Remedial teaching
Tutors and tutoring


Understanding Motivation: A Conversation with Dr. Raymond J. Wlodkowski 

Memorial Hall  ETMC   370.154 Und

Los Angeles, CA : IOX Assessment Associates, 1991

1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.)

Dr. Wlodkowski discusses concrete steps teachers and parents can take to build the students' desire to learn and focuses on important motivational factors found in the family, school and culture

            Motivation in education 


Using Nine Powerful Motivators in the Classroom 

JMU Media Resources   Videotape no.5909   

Manhattan, Kan. : Master Teacher, Inc., [c1991] 

1 videocassette + 1 guide

Master teacher video series    Motivating students in the classroom ; part III

Offers specific techniques for using nine personal motivators in the classroom (personal gain, prestige, pleasure, security, convenience, imitation, desire to avoid fear, new experiences, love)

            Teachers -- In-service training

            Teacher-student relationships

            Motivation (Psychology)

            Motivation in education


A Visit to Classrooms of Effective Teachers
Memorial-ETMC-Reserves DVD 3103

Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2005
1 DVD (40 min.) + 1 guide (46 p.)
"This program is based on the work of James Stronge and his ASCD publication, Qualities of Effective Teachers" - credit screen
A visit to the Charles Sumner Math and Science Community Academy in Chicago and the classrooms of team teachers Jesch Reyes and Oscar Newman who organize instruction to reach every student, use self-reflection to improve teaching skills, implement effective instructional strategies, and monitor student progress.

Reyes, Jesch
Newman, Oscar
Charles Sumner Math and Science Community Academy (Chicago, Ill.)
Teaching
Teacher effectiveness
Middle school teaching


A Visit to a Motivated Classroom

JMU Media Resources Videotape no. 9137

Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2003

1 VHS (32 min.) + 1 viewer's guide
Visits an 11th grade precalculus class taught by Marilyn Garber at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Va. to study her teaching strategies and techniques.

Garber, Marilyn
High school teaching
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary)


What Works in Classroom Instruction: Research-Based Strategies Elementary Education
JMU Media Resources-Oversize DVD 3160-3161

Sandy, Utah : LPD Video Journal of Education : TeachStream, c2005

2 DVD (95 min.) + 1 implementation guide (12 p.) + 2 sound discs
Nine research-based strategies--Setting objectives and providing feedback; Utilizing questions, cue, and advance organizers; Summarizing and note-taking; Using non-linguistic representations; Reinforcing effort and providing recognition; Incorporating cooperative learning effectively; Increasing value in homework and practice; Identifying similarities and differences; and Generating and testing hypotheses--are discussed to enable teachers to become more successful at how to teach their students.

Effective teaching -- United States
Education, Elementary -- United States


What Works in Classroom Instruction: research-based strategies
JMU Media Resources-Oversize Videotape no.9175-9176

Sandy, Utah : LPD Video Journal of Education : TeachStream, c2004
Elementary Education
2 VHS (95 min.) + 1 implementation guide (12 p.) + 2 sound discs
"Successful staff development requires leadership that will guide continuous instructional improvement in the classroom. It is not a one-shot program. It requires the use of research-based resources and collaboration within learning communities or small clusters of educatiors. The videotapes and implementation guide in this issue of The Video Journal of Education are designed to meet these standards"--P. 1 of Implementation Guide

Effective teaching -- United States
Education, Elementary -- United States


What makes a school great?

JMU Media Resources Videotape no.8623
Bethesda, MD : Distributed by Discovery Channel Education, c1997
1 videocassette (26:30 min.)
Series School stories
In the past five years, 8000 visitors have come to San Diego's Clear View Elementary School to see what some have termed the best elementary school in the nation
Teaching
Education, Elementary -- United States
Education -- United States


What Works in Classroom Instruction: Research-Based Strategies Secondary Education

JMU Media Resources-Oversize DVD 3162-3163

Sandy, Utah : LPD Video Journal of Education : TeachStream, [2005], c2004

2 DVD (86 min.) + 1 implementation guide (12 p.) + 2 sound discs
"Successful staff development requires leadership that will guide continuous instructional improvement in the classroom. It is not a one-shot program. It requires the use of research-based resources and collaboration within learning communities or small clusters of educatiors. The videotapes and implementation guide in this issue of The Video Journal of Education are designed to meet these standards"--P. 1 of Implementation Guide

Effective teaching -- United States
Education, Secondary -- United States


A World-Class Education: Community Action Kit
JMU Media Resources DVD 3310

New York, NY : Asia Society, c2004
1DVD (45 min.) + 1 guide (16 p.) :VHS
Provides examples of practices, practical guidelines and initial resources for use in community and state policy discussions on the importance of international education and exchanges.
Contents: Putting the world into world-class education (13 min.) -- Ohayo, Portland (7 min.) -- Learning without borders (7 min.) -- First People's Project (6 min.) -- Turning on the switch (12 min.)

International education
Educational exchanges
Educational change