Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Successful Teaching; Chapter 2. Planning to Maximize Learning; Chapter 3. Creating a Positive Learning Environment; Chapter 4. Minimizing Off-Task Behavior and Discipline Problems; Chapter 5. Getting the Lesson Started; Chapter 6. Instructing and Demonstrating; Chapter 7. Motivating Children to Practice; Chapter 8. Observing and Analyzing; Chapter 9. Developing the Content; Chapter 10. Providing Feedback; Chapter 11. Building Critical-Thinking Skills; Chapter 12. Building Positive Feelings; Chapter 13. Assessing and Reporting Children's Progress; Chapter 14. Continuing to Develop as a Teacher.

About the Author

George Graham, PhD, has been on the faculty at Virginia Tech since 1985, where he is a professor in the division of health and physical education. Dr. Graham has been a member of Virginia Tech's Academy of Teaching Excellence since 1992. Dr. Graham has published extensively on the topics of physical education teacher effectiveness and physical education for children, with 12 books and monographs and more than 50 articles to his credit. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant, having delivered presentations at more than 100 conferences throughout the world, including more than 25 keynote addresses. He has served as a consultant to 70 school districts, the United States Tennis Association and the Professional Golf Association.