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Required Textbook List

*    This list does not include recommended texts for each course

**  Some of these texts may be available at less expense from online vendors such as Amazon.com or VarsityBooks.com, or if purchased used.

EDCI 552 - Human Development & the Psychology of Learning

All required readings for this course are available online in the WebCT course management program. A CD with the same readings will be provided as a backup.

EDCI 553 - Diversity, Special Needs & Classroom Discipline

Thorson, S.A. (2002). Listening to Students: Reflections on Secondary Classroom Management. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon

Cost: $46.40

Order Link: www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,032106397X,00.html

 

 

Marzano, Robert J.  (2007).  The art and science of teaching:  A comprehensive framework for       effective instruction. Alexandria, VA:  ASCD.  ISBN:  978-1-4166-0571-3

EDCI 554 - Curriculum Design, Pedagogy & Assessment

Tomlinson, C.A., & McTighe, J. (2006). Integrating differentiated instruction and understanding by design: Connecting content and kids. Alexandria, Virginia: Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.

      ISBN: 1-4166-0284-4  Available used at Amazon.com

Library Reserves

OPTIONAL

Silberman, M. (1996). Active learning: 101 strategies to teach any subject. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon

Cost: $39.99

Order Link: www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0205178669,00.html

OR

Marzano, R.J., Pickering, D.J., & Pollock, J. (2001). Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Cost: $24.95

Order Link: shop.ascd.org/ProductDisplay.cfm?ProductID=101010

EDCI 558 - Internship I: Methods of Teaching

Cotton, K. (1999). Research You Can Use to Improve Results. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Cost: $34.95

Order Link: shop.ascd.org/ProductDisplay.cfm?ProductID=399238

* Book available free online at http://www.nwrel.org/scpd/esp/esp95toc.html

 

Kellough, R.D. (2006). Resource Guide for Teaching: K-12 (5th ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.

Cost: $82.70

Order Link: vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0131705431,00.html

Additional recommended texts vary by discipline (recommendations available on syllabus).

EDCI 559 - Internship II: Equity, Special Needs & Diversity

     Pauly, E. (1991). The Classroom Crucible. New York: Basic Books.  ISBN: 0-465-01151-9

     Meier, D. (1995).  The Power of Their Ideas. Boston: Beacon Press. ISBN 0-8070-3111-9

All other required readings for this course are available online in the WebCT course management program. A CD-Rom with the same readings will be provided as a backup.

EDCI 555 - Technology, Instructional Design & Learner Success

All required readings for this course are available online in the WebCT course management program. A CD-Rom with the same readings will be provided as a backup.

EDCI 556 - The Legal, Social & Practical Basis of Schooling

Conley, D.T. (2003). Who Governs Our Schools: Changing Roles and Responsibilities. New York: Teachers College Press.

Cost: $26.95

Order Link: store.tcpress.com/0807743321.shtml

Fischer, L., Schimmel, D., & Stellman, L.R. (2006). Teachers and the Law (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Cost: $83.20

Order Link: www.ablongman.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0205494951,00.html

EDCI 557 - Brain Science, Educational Research & Teaching

Caine, R., & Caine, G. (1991). Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Cost: Varies

Order Link: www.alibris.com/search/search.cfm (search for ISBN 0871201798)

 

Additional required readings for this course are available online in the WebCT course management program, on e-Reserve at the MSU Library, and on a CD-Rom sent to registered students. Additional recommended texts vary by discipline (recommendations available on syllabus).

EDCI 564 - The Comprehensive Portfolio (master's students only)

Martin, D.B. (1998). The Portfolio Planner: Making Professional Portfolios Work For You. New York: Prentice Hall.

Cost: $9.93

Order Link: vig.prenhall.com/catalog/academic/product/0,1144,0130813141,00.html

 

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