Instructional Patterns

"The book is extremely practical, with 4 of 6 main parts directly related to teaching and learning. The "Learning Tenets" is chapters 6-15 are important supportive material for each strategy from the student′s point of view, which is learning! these show how to maximize student potential and that′s the emphasis in today′s schools with today′s students! I like the segments of Summary, Thought to Action, On Your Own, and, especially the Educator Biography which brings people to life for students, making what′s being studied more meaningful." -- Margie Theobald * Secondary Education *

"Dr. Holt, I′m thoroughly enjoying using your book to teach EDG 6236 this summer. I find the content to be extremely current and "in line" with what is going on in schools today. You′ve done an excellent job providing supplemental materials as well. I use the lecture outline every week. I′ve also used many of the test questions for the mid term.One of my students commented: "everyone enjoys this class so much.. we actually look forward to it." When I asked him why, he said, "the stuff we learn in here is actually useful and applicable to our jobs and our degree." I find that in large part, this is due to the content that is contained in your text. As a first time professor in this course, I rely heavily on the text and I feel fortunate to have such a great reference."