Teach: Introduction to Education

by Koch, Janice

• ISBN13: 9781071825808
• ISBN10: 1071825801
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781071825839
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781544342573
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-02-28
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc. (US)
• More Book Details

About This Book

Teach: Introduction to Education, 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781071825808

Teach: Introduction to Education, 5th Edition by Janice Koch is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students explore the American public education system and consider whether teaching is the right career for them. This book aims to provide a wide-ranging exploration of the educational landscape, making it an essential resource for future educators.

Who Uses It?

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

History and Editions

The 5th edition of Teach: Introduction to Education has been updated to address emerging issues in education, including developments in technology in the classroom, the STEM, STEAM, and maker movements, school choice and homeschooling, sexual orientation and gender identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the importance of personal wellness in teacher success. This edition features major updates on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education, providing historical and contemporary perspectives on the challenges and benefits of teaching today.

Author and Other Works

Janice Koch is the author of Teach: Introduction to Education. Her writing style is known for being engaging and accessible, making complex educational concepts clear and understandable for students. This text includes real-life classroom stories from teachers themselves, helping readers see themselves as potential educators.

Key Features

• Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards are now connected in every chapter, ensuring that the content aligns with current educational standards.
• Each chapter features stories from teachers and classroom observations, bringing authenticity to the content.
• End-of-chapter pedagogy supports student comprehension by summarizing learning outcomes, listing important key terms, providing journal prompts, and positioning succinct review questions that speak to the chapter’s themes and content.
• Brief yet comprehensive chapters present material in an engaging and accessible format without sacrificing important content.
• Writing and Reflection boxes help students explore teaching as a possible profession, encouraging reflection on their connection with the material.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-10: 1071825801, ISBN-13: 9781071825808
• Digital and eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781071825839 (available on VitalSource)
• Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9781071901656 (available on Sage College Publishing)

Publication Details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
• Publication Date: February 28, 2023
• Number of Pages: 264
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is available in various formats, including paperback and digital versions, making it accessible to students in different learning environments.
• The digital version includes built-in study tools like highlights and read-aloud features, allowing for flexible learning options.
• The eTextbook is available on platforms like VitalSource, offering offline access and global search capabilities.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781071825839 (Digital and eTextbook)
• 9781071901656 (Loose-leaf)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Teach: Introduction to Education, 5th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.