Teaching Strategies for

Quality Teaching and

Learning (Concise
Version)
Edition: 1st Edition
Publication date: 2019
Author/Editors: Killen, R
ISBN: 9781485125990
Format: Soft Cover
Number of Pages: 134
Retail price: R170.00 (incl. VAT, excl.
delivery.)
Website Link: juta.co.za/pdf/25868/

About this Publication:

Teaching Strategies for Quality Teaching and Learning: Concise version is a practical guide to
quality teaching and learning in South African schools and provides an introduction to the
principles of effective teaching and learning. This concise version gives detailed guidelines for
using selective teaching strategies that have proven to be effective across all phases of school.

Key Features
Includes frequent references to how these principles and strategies can be applied within the
framework of South Africa’s National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12.
Activities in the chapters help readers explore ideas further.
‘At a Glance’ summaries suggest when each teaching strategy should be used.
A list of ‘Useful Websites’ helps readers locate additional information and resources.
End-of-chapter questions encourage readers to reflect on their learning.

Lecturer support material for prescribing institutions:

Powerpoint slides for each chapter
Sample lesson plans for selected chapters
Contents Include:

Chapter 1: Foundations for effective teaching and learning

Chapter 2: Planning for quality teaching and learning
Chapter 3: Using direct instruction as a teaching strategy
Chapter 4: Using discussion as a teaching strategy
Chapter 5: Using small-group work as a teaching strategy
Chapter 6: Using co-operative learning as a teaching strategy
Chapter 7: Using problem solving as a teaching strategy
Chapter 8: Using inquiry as a teaching strategy
Chapter 9: Using case study as a teaching strategy
Chapter 10: Using role play as a teaching strategy
Chapter 11: Using writing as a teaching strategy

Of Interest and Benefit to:

This book is particularly useful for Education students, both as a text for their theoretical studies
and as a reference during their practical teaching placements and later teaching careers.