Knowledge of Generic Pedagogy
Knowledge of Generic Pedagogy: The Skillful Teacher tackles the vast and complex field of generic pedagogical knowledge. Without solid
Figure 1.1 Seven Knowledge Bases for High-Expertise Teaching
The Skillful Teacher provides a detailed roadmap for anyone seeking to master generic pedagogy.
STUDENT LEARNING/ STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Generic Pedagogy
The Skillful Teacher
Content-Specific Pedagogical Knowledge Content
Analysis
Academic Discipline
Individual Differences in
Learners
Behavior of Individuals in Effective
Organizations
Effective Communications with Family and
Community
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SKILLFUL TEACHING | THE MISSING ELEMENT IN SCHOOL REFORM
skills in this area, many people entering teaching, who are experts at their content and are mature individuals transferring from successful careers in other walks of life, quickly fail. We hope The Skillful Teacher can help prevent those unnecessary failures. But it is important to keep in mind how this knowledge base fits with others that are part of a fully functioning professional teacher’s repertoire.