Foundations of American Education (with MyEducationLab)

by Webb, L. Dean; Metha, Arlene; Jordan, K. Forbis

• ISBN13: 9780136101437
• ISBN10: 0136101437
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2009-01-29
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The Sixth Edition ofFoundations of American Educationemphasizes the defining topics in education today - a diverse population, an increasingly globalized society, and the impact of standards and assessment on student learning. Explore this text to gain an understanding of how the evolution of education affects todayrs"s teaching and learning in a constantly changing world. Read, think about, and respond to current educational issues through an engagingABC NewsandVideo Insightfeature providing video and thought-provoking questions connecting chapter content to current and controversial issues in education. In addition, aControversial Issuefeature asks you to consider your values and beliefs as you read about and reflect on controversial school issues complete with for and against statements for your consideration. Readers will find a new chapter on Assessment, an important part of the teaching and learning process, of particular interest as it highlights the major purposes and types of educational assessment and the role of assessment in standards-based education. A heavily-revised chapter on Education in a Global Context focuses on current educational trends including globalization, changing demographics, and the role of technology in this global environment.

Table of Contents

The Teaching Profession

Status of the Profession

Development of the Profession

Philosophy and Its Impact on the Schools

The Major Philosophies

The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice

Historical Foundations of Education

American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience

American Education: From Revolution to the Twentieth Century

Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present

Schooling in a Diverse and Multicultural Society

The Social and Cultural Contexts of Schooling: Their Influence and Consequence

Responding to Diversity

Students at Risk and At-Risk Behaviors

Legal and Political Control and Financial Support

Legal Framework for the Public Schools

Teachers, Students, and the Law

Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Effective Schools

Curriculum and Instruction

Standards and Assessment

Education in a Global Context

The Future of Education in a Global Society

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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