Becoming a Teacher in a Field-Based Setting An Introduction to Education and Classrooms (with InfoTrac)

by Wiseman, Donna; Knight, Stephanie; Cooner, Donna

• ISBN13: 9780534559182
• ISBN10: 0534559182
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-13
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Designed to support those teacher-preparatory programs that are becoming more field-based, this text offers a traditional framework for the methods or education course, while adding the field based component. While most texts offer methods and philosophies of teaching, BECOMING A TEACHER IN A FIELD-BASED SETTING presents these and then links all the theory to actual practice. This text is praised for its participatory nature through the use of activities and portfolio entries that help students reflect on their field experiences.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Developing a Personal View of Teaching	1	(30)
Impact of Personal Biography on Teaching	2	(4)
Childhood Experiences	3	(1)
Role Models	4	(1)
Teaching Experiences	4	(2)
Reasons for Becoming a Teacher	6	(1)
Characteristics of Good Teachers	7	(5)
Commitment to Students and Their Learning	8	(1)
Knowledge of Subjects and How to Convey Content to Students	8	(2)
Ability to Manage and Monitor Student Learning	10	(1)
Ability to Think about Teaching and Learn from Experiences	10	(1)
Participation in Learning Communities	10	(2)
Teaching as a Lifelong Learning Process	12	(7)
The Preservice Years	12	(2)
Beyond the Preservice Years	14	(2)
Induction	16	(1)
Competency Building	16	(1)
Enthusiasm	17	(1)
Frustration	17	(1)
Stability	17	(1)
Winding Down	18	(1)
Career Exit	18	(1)
The Formal Steps of Learning to Teach	19	(6)
Overview of Teacher Education	19	(2)
Linking Theory and Practice	21	(1)
School--University Collaboration	21	(2)
The University and Public School Contributions	23	(2)
Learning to Teach in a Field-Based Setting	25	(6)
Reflection in Teacher Education Programs	25	(1)
Importance of Developing a Personal Philosophy	26	(1)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	26	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	27	(1)
Related Readings	28	(1)
References	28	(3)
Surveying Educational History and Philosophy	31	(27)
A Brief History of American Schools	33	(13)
The Early 1600s	33	(1)
Colonial Schools	34	(2)
Contributions of Jefferson and Franklin	36	(1)
The 1880s	37	(5)
The 1900s and the Progressive Era	42	(2)
The 1950s and Beyond	44	(2)
Philosophical Themes	46	(12)
Idealism	46	(2)
Realism	48	(1)
Pragmatism	49	(1)
Existentialism	50	(2)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	52	(3)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	55	(1)
Related Readings	55	(1)
References	56	(2)
Understanding the Current Educational Context	58	(33)
Twenty Years of Educational Reform, 1980-2000	60	(4)
Current Educational Themes	64	(16)
Accountability and Testing	64	(2)
Standards for Teaching and Learning	66	(6)
Professionalization of Teaching	72	(3)
School Choice	75	(4)
Equitable Education for All Students	79	(1)
Success in Times of Change	80	(3)
Theodore Sizer: Essential Schools	81	(1)
Robert Slavin: Success for All	81	(1)
James Comer: School Power	82	(1)
Characteristics of Successful Programs	83	(1)
The Case Against Change	84	(7)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	87	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	88	(1)
Related Readings	88	(1)
References	88	(3)
Considering Legal and Ethical Issues	91	(21)
Governmental Authority	93	(3)
Federal Authority	93	(1)
State Authority	94	(1)
Local Authority	95	(1)
The Laws that Change Educational Contexts	96	(5)
Equity	96	(1)
English as a Second Language	97	(1)
New Arrivals	97	(1)
Religious Freedom	98	(1)
Special Needs Students	98	(1)
Teachers' Legal Rights and Responsibilities	99	(1)
Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech	100	(1)
Child Abuse	100	(1)
Unions and Negotiations	101	(1)
Students' Rights and Responsibilities	101	(3)
In Loco Parentis and Family Rights	101	(1)
Searches and Seizures	102	(1)
Freedom of Expression	103	(1)
Ethical Issues for Teachers	104	(8)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	109	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	110	(1)
Related Readings	110	(1)
References	110	(2)
Describing the Status of Contemporary Children	112	(29)
Families and Communities	114	(4)
Divorced and Single Parents	114	(1)
Different Family Lifestyles	114	(1)
Working Parents	115	(1)
Homelessness	116	(2)
Diversity in Our Schools	118	(4)
Cultural and Language Diversity of Students	119	(1)
Challenges for Teachers	120	(2)
Societal Changes and Challenges	122	(8)
Poverty	123	(2)
Violence	125	(3)
Health Care	128	(2)
Gender	130	(2)
Learning Disabilities	132	(1)
Resiliency of Children	133	(1)
Providing Equal Educational Access to Learning	134	(7)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	136	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	136	(1)
Related Readings	136	(1)
References	137	(4)
Interpreting Classroom Learning Theory	141	(41)
Learning as Behavior	145	(15)
Classical Conditioning	146	(2)
Operant Conditioning	148	(6)
Observational Learning	154	(3)
Applying Behavioral Theory in the Classroom	157	(1)
Rosenshine's Direct Instruction Model	157	(3)
Learning as Cognition	160	(14)
Comparing Behavioral and Cognitive Approaches	162	(1)
Traditional Cognitive Theory	163	(1)
Cognitive Information Processing Theory	164	(6)
Applying Cognitive Theory in the Classroom	170	(4)
Learning as Constructivism	174	(3)
Putting It All Together: Using Behavioral, Cognitive, and Constructivist Theories	177	(5)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	178	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	179	(1)
Related Readings	179	(1)
References	179	(3)
Establishing a Successful Classroom Environment	182	(40)
Establishing a Personal Management Style	185	(1)
Factors Influencing Classroom Procedures	186	(6)
Home and Social Contexts	186	(2)
Students' Characteristics and Needs	188	(2)
Expectations of Teachers and Learners	190	(1)
The School Context	191	(1)
Instructional Tasks	191	(1)
Developing Effective Classrooms	192	(8)
Recognizing Effective Teaching Behaviors	192	(2)
Creating Positive Interpersonal Relationships	194	(2)
Enhancing On-Task Behavior	196	(4)
Organizing Students, Time, and Materials	200	(15)
Organizing Students	200	(9)
Organizing Time	209	(2)
Organizing Materials	211	(3)
Physical Arrangement	214	(1)
Discipline	215	(2)
Classroom Environments and Decision Making	217	(5)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	218	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	218	(1)
Related Readings	219	(1)
References	219	(3)
Teaching Lessons in Today's Classrooms	222	(32)
Approaches to Classroom Instruction	224	(2)
Teacher-Centered Approaches	224	(1)
Student-Centered Approaches	225	(1)
Establishing Goals for the Classroom	226	(5)
State and National Goals	226	(4)
Assessing Curriculum Needs	230	(1)
Creating, Selecting, and Adapting Resources	231	(1)
Using Technology	232	(2)
Creating Relevant Curriculum	234	(8)
Integrated Instruction	237	(1)
Linking Disciplines	238	(1)
Thematic Teaching	239	(1)
Teaching for Multiple Intelligences	240	(1)
Including Cultural Diversity	241	(1)
Instructional Guidelines	242	(1)
Lesson Planning	243	(2)
Evaluation and Assessment	245	(1)
Becoming a Reflective Teacher	246	(8)
Reflecting on Learning	248	(2)
The Dynamics of Instructional Organization	250	(1)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	250	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	251	(1)
Related Readings	251	(1)
References	252	(2)
Outlining School Contexts, Organization, and Leadership	254	(35)
Community Contexts	257	(8)
Urban Schools	257	(4)
Suburban Schools	261	(2)
Rural Schools	263	(2)
Organizational Contexts	265	(5)
Preschools	266	(1)
Elementary Schools	267	(1)
Intermediate Grades and Middle Schools	268	(1)
Junior High and High Schools	269	(1)
Leadership in Today's Schools	270	(19)
State Policymakers	270	(2)
Local Policymakers and Administrators	272	(4)
School Building Administration and Leadership	276	(3)
Teachers as Leaders	279	(3)
Preservice Teacher Leadership	282	(3)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	285	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	285	(1)
Related Readings	285	(1)
References	286	(3)
Collaborating with Families, Businesses, and the Community	289	(34)
Families as Partners in Education	291	(12)
Characteristics of Family Involvement	294	(1)
Factors that Encourage Family Involvement	294	(3)
Family Involvement in Elementary and Secondary Schools	297	(4)
Challenges of Family Involvement	301	(1)
Teachers' Roles	302	(1)
Community Involvement	303	(2)
Business Partners	305	(3)
School-to-Work Programs	307	(1)
Influences of Business	308	(1)
Interprofessional Partners	308	(6)
Healthy Learners	313	(1)
Corridor of Success	313	(1)
School Families	314	(1)
Churches and Religious Groups	314	(1)
Challenges of Collaboration	315	(8)
Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	318	(1)
InfoTrac College Edition Extension	318	(1)
Related Readings	319	(1)
References	319	(4)
Appendix: Final Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits	323	(2)
Photo Credits	325	(2)
Index	327