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Learning to Teach: (English)

Learning to Teach: (English)

          
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Give your students a real look at the teaching profession! Learning to Teach covers the many facets of teaching by offering a descriptive glimse of this career, both in and out of the classroom. This text is intended for one-semester courses that are exploring teaching as a career, or as part of introductory coursework in a teacher preparation program. Six easy-to-read sections introduce concepts including: Teaching as a Multifaceted Career Teacher as a Scientist and Scholar Teacher as Craftsman Teacher as Politician Teacher as Advocate Teacher as Artist Each section is designed to promote discussion, and encourage self-exploration by actively engaging the reader. For a complete description, clink on the links above for Table of Contents and Features and Benefits Features Include: Helpful tools such as definition boxes, charts and figures, and "think about it" questions to facilitate dialogue and interaction Coverage of "hot-button" issues such as accountability, standardized testing, and school funding Exploration of the history and society on teaching and how it influences the classroom today

Table of Contents:
SECTION ONE Teaching as a Multifaceted Career CHAPTER ONE: The Role of Teaching within the Classroom The Multifaceted Dimensions of Teaching: Looking Inside the Classroom Defining the Roles of a Classroom Teacher Teaching at the Turn of the Century Influential Educators History's Influence on the Role of Teaching The Colonial Period (1600-1776) The Early National Period (1776-1840) Common School Period (1840-1880) Progressive Period (1880-1920) Modern Period (1920-present) The Clash of Two Worlds: Education and Native Americans Societal Changes and the Role of Teaching Preparation of Teachers Role of Religion Economic Focus Student Diversity Looking Forward CHAPTER TWO: The Role of Teaching in the Educational Community Effective Teachers Today Preparation Students Planning Instructional Delivery Assessment Resources Parents and Schools What Makes Schools Effective? What about Schools at Risk? Keys to Effective Schools: School Personnel Paraprofessionals Team or Department Chair School Principals District Superintendent The School Board Looking Forward SECTION TWO Teacher as Scientist and Scholar CHAPTER THREE: Understanding Learning Theories Behaviorist Learning Theories Behaviorism in the Classroom Cognitive Learning Theories Cognitivism in the Classroom Contructivist Learning Theories Constructivism in the Classroom Biological Foundations for Learning Applying Learning Theories to Classroom Practice Looking Forward CHAPTER FOUR: Understanding Educational Philosophy and Your Professional Beliefs Classical Philosophies Philosophies in the Classroom Teaching Styles in Practice Defining Your Own Unique Philosophical Statement Exploring Careers in Education What Is Early Childhood Education? What Is Elementary Education? What Is Middle School Education? What Is Secondary Education? What Is Special Education? Looking Forward SECTION THREE Teacher as Craftsman CHAPTER FIVE: What Makes a Teacher Effective? Characteristics of Effective Teachers What Is a New Teacher Expected to Do? Skills of Effective Teachers Overall Tone--Building Classroom Community Thoughtful, Clear Lessons--Planning for Student Success Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Five E's Lesson Format Looking Forward CHAPTER SIX: Examining Effective Teaching Beginning the Day with Proactive Management First Example: Ms.Jordan Contrasting Practice: Ms. Terry Taking a Closer Look Planning a Good Beginning First Example: Ms. Wiley Contrasting Practice: Mr. Boyd Taking a Closer Look Miniature Closures First Example: Ms. Marks Contrasting Practice: Ms. Cayman Taking a Closer Look Putting It All Together Looking Forward SECTION FOUR Teacher as Politician CHAPTER SEVEN: Politics in the School Politics in Your Community Accountability and Academic Standards Standards in Action Politics and State Standards--The NCLB Issue Standardized Testing High-Stakes Testing Teaching to the Test School Funding The Down Side of School Funding Funding and Teacher Quality What Can Be Done? School Branding Looking Forward CHAPTER EIGHT: Politics in Your Community Racial Equity Racism in Our Schools Confronting Racism Gender Equity Title IX Where Are We Today? Homonegativity in Public Schools: The Silent Discrimination Religion in Schools Religion and School Standards Acceptable Practices


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780757532283
  • Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
  • Publisher Imprint: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 847 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0757532284
  • Publisher Date: 23 Aug 2006
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 364
  • Spine Width: 19 mm
  • Width: 216 mm


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