Teachers, Schools, and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education

by Sadker, David M.; Zittleman, Karen

Edition:

2nd

ISBN13:

9780073378558

ISBN10:

0073378550

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

10/31/2008

Publisher(s):

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

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Combining the brevity of a streamlined Introduction to Education text with the support package of a much more expensive book, the brief edition ofTeachers, Schools, and Societyencourages experienced instructors to explore their own creativity while ensuring that newer faculty can teach the course with confidence. David Sadker�s and Karen Zittleman�s lively writing style captures the joys and challenges of teaching. The text stresses the importance of fairness and justice in school and society, focuses on the most crucial topic areas, and integrates the most current issues in education. In addition, the wealth of activities included--from online video observations to portfolio-building exercises--offers a broad range of ways to introduce students to the teaching profession.

Teachers and Students
The Teaching Profession and You
Different Ways of Learning
Teaching Your Diverse Students
Student Life in School and at Home
Foundations
The Multicultural History of American Education
Philosophy of Education
Financing and Governing America's Schools
School Law and Ethics
Schools and Classrooms
Schools: Choices and Challenges
Curriculum, Standards, and Testing
Becoming an Effective Teacher
INTASC Reflective Activities for Your Portfolio
Teacher Competency Exams and Praxis Sample Test Questions
State Departments of Education
Summary of Educational Reform Reports
Classroom Observation Guidelines
Curricular Tension Points and Trends
Q and A Guide to Entering the Teaching Profession
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