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Overview
Courses: Methods for Elementary Education
This edited book is a practical and accessible guide for educators committed to creating meaningful, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences in the K–8 classroom. Divided into two key sections, the book first explores foundational principles—curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, classroom management, and culturally responsive teaching—before diving into subject-specific strategies for teaching math, science, language, social studies, physical education, and the arts. With a focus on real-world application and reflective practice, this resource empowers teachers to navigate the complexities of today’s diverse classrooms and make a lasting impact on student learning.
Features:
Designed in an easy-to-access format to support learning and instruction, the 12 chapters in this book feature:
chapter learning objectives
key terms and concepts
box inserts that enhance key concepts
helpful weblinks for further reading and inquiry
review and reflective questions
Chapter Contents
Pedagogy Unpacked: Teaching Impactful Elementary Education
Forward
Introduction
Section 1: The Big Rocks of Teaching
Chapter 1: Breaking Down the Terminology: Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment
Chapter 2: The Ontario Elementary Curriculum: Understanding the K-8 Context
Chapter 3: Instructional Pedagogies: Differentiation, Play-Based, & Student-Centeredness
Chapter 4: The FIKR Model: Foundations for Classroom Management & Navigating Challenging Behaviour
Chapter 5: Assessment and Evaluation: Formative, Summative, and Then Some
Chapter 6: Equity in Action: Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Teaching Practices
Section 2: Drilling Deep into Subject-Specific Teaching Methods
Chapter 7: Teaching Mathematics: Mastery, Problem-Solving, and Numeracy Development
Chapter 8: Teaching Science: Inquiry-Based Learning, Experimentation, and STEM Integration
Chapter 9: Teaching Language and Literacy – Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication Skills
Chapter 10: Teaching Social Studies: Decolonization, Citizenship, and Historical Thinking
Chapter 11: Teaching Physical & Health Education – Movement, Well-Being, and Active Life
Chapter 12: Teaching the Arts: Music, Drama, Visual Arts, and Creative Integration
Conclusion
References
Meet your Editor
Asad Choudhary
Asad Choudhary is a program coordinator and instructor in the teacher education program at Niagara University in Ontario. He also serves as a course instructor for teacher candidates at Western University's Faculty of Education and a professor in the Early Childhood Leadership degree program at Fanshawe College. In addition, he is a program facilitator with Western University's Centre for Teaching and Learning and a visiting professor of K–12 Educational Methods at Hunan First Normal University (HFNU) in China.
With over two decades of experience in K–12 education as a teacher, vice-principal, and principal, Asad brings practical insight and deep pedagogical knowledge to his teaching and writing. He was recognized for his strong leadership in K-12 Education with the Alberta Distinguised Leadedership Award from the Alberta Teachers's Association while serving as principal for the Palliser Regional School District.
Asad’s research interests include teacher and principal well-being, equitable education, and innovative methods of instruction in K–12 contexts. This book, Pedagogy Unpacked, draws on his extensive experience and research to explore effective teaching practices in elementary education.