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Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional [Rental Edition]

by Kauchak, Don
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  • Edition: 7th
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  • Copyright: 2020-01-04
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Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 7th Edition

ISBN: 9780135760543

Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional is a comprehensive textbook designed for beginning education students. This book helps prospective teachers make informed decisions about their career path and provides a realistic look at the world of teaching. The 7th edition includes new topics and significant updates about important developments in education, such as teacher walk-outs, the opioid crisis and its impact on schools, minorities and special education, combating unreliable information on the Internet, data-driven instruction, and the Every Child Succeeds Act.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students in introductory education courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of teaching and education, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of educational principles.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional has been updated to address user feedback and incorporate the latest research in education. This edition includes detailed discussions on contemporary issues affecting the teaching profession, ensuring that it remains current and relevant for both students and educators.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional are Donald P. Kauchak and Paul D. Eggen. Both authors are renowned in the field of education for their engaging and practical approaches to teaching. This book is part of a series that aims to provide prospective teachers with a comprehensive understanding of the teaching profession.

Key Features

  • Interactive and Applied Content: The book keeps prospective teachers actively involved in their learning through interactive tools and real-world examples.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: It covers core concepts in education, including discussions on teacher professionalism, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Contemporary Issues: The text addresses significant contemporary issues affecting the teaching profession, such as teacher walk-outs and the opioid crisis.
  • Digital Tools: The Pearson eText and MyLab Education provide personalized learning experiences, improving results for each student.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

  • Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780135760543
  • eTextbook: Available via MyLab Education (ISBN: 9780135758830)
  • Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication Date: January 4, 2020
  • Number of Pages: 576 pages
  • Language: English
  • Item Weight: Not specified
  • Dimensions: Not specified

Other Editions and Formats

  • 6th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
  • eTextbook with MyLab Education: ISBN-13: 9780135758830
  • Related ISBNs:
  • 9780135758830 (MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText)
  • 9780135758830 (MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText)

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Bring the classroom to life using an interactive, case-based approach     
            
Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional helps beginning education students make informed decisions about becoming a teacher and ensures that they have an up-to-date picture of the ever-changing face of education. Issues in reform, professionalism, diversity, urban education, and using technology in day-to-day teaching situations are emphasized throughout the text. Cases, classroom examples, and hands-on applications bring topics to life, allowing students to better relate to, understand, and apply the material.

To keep readers informed about the constantly changing education profession, the 7th Edition includes new topics and significant updates about important developments in education. Examples include: teacher walk-outs (Ch. 1); the opioid crisis and schools (Ch. 2); minorities and special education (Ch. 3); combatting unreliable information on the Internet (Chapter 9); data-driven instruction (Ch. 12); and the Every Child Succeeds Act (Ch. 12). The most interactive and applied text in the field, Introduction to Teaching keeps prospective teachers actively involved in their learning and provides a realistic look at the world of teaching.

This title is also available digitally via MyLab Education, which includes the Pearson eText.

By combining trusted authors’ content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. 


Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.


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Author Biography

Don Kauchak has taught and worked in schools in nine different states and in higher education for 40 years. He has published in a number of scholarly journals, including the Journal of Educational Research, Journal of Teacher Education, Teaching and Teacher Education, Phi Delta Kappan, and Educational Leadership. In addition to this text, he has co-authored or co-edited six other books on education. He has also been a principal investigator on federal and state grants examining teacher development and evaluation practices, and presents regularly at the American Educational Research Association. Don strongly believes in the contribution that public schools make to our democracy, and his two children benefited greatly from their experiences in state-supported K–12 schools and public institutions of higher education.

Paul Eggen has worked in higher education for 35 years. In addition to his duties there, he spends a great deal of time working as a consultant to public schools in his university’s service area, and he has provided support to teachers in 12 different states. Paul has also worked with teachers in international schools in 23 countries around the world, including schools in Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, Central America, South America, Europe, and Japan. He has several articles published in national journals, is the co-author or co-editor of six books in addition to this one, and is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences. Paul is strongly committed to public education. His wife is a middle school teacher in a public school, and his two children are graduates of public schools and state-supported universities. 


 

Table of Contents

  1. Do I Want to Be a Teacher?
  2. Changes in American Society: Their Influence on Our Students
  3. Student Diversity: Culture, Language, Gender, and Exceptionalities
  4. Education in the United States: Its Historical Roots
  5. Educational Philosophy and Your Teaching
  6. Governance and Finance: Regulating and Funding Schools
  7. School Law: Ethical and Legal Influences on Teaching
  8. Choosing the Right School
  9. The School Curriculum in an Era of Standards
  10. Classroom Management: Creating Productive Learning Environments
  11. Becoming an Effective Teacher: Reaching All Students
  12. Educational Reform and You
  13. Developing as a Professional

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