This popular, motivational introduction to the field of education and the roles of today's teachers focuses on four main aspects of teaching: general characteristics of the profession; various needs of today's learners; approaches to management, teaching, and assessment; and, influences of technology, philosophy, sociology, and history on today's educators. Guided by these well-known authors' belief that “this book is only the beginning,” coverage exhibits a realistic emphasis on the topics that will be of particular concern to novice teachers. Numerous projects throughout the material actively engage readers in text content, while the special features encourage reflection, analysis, and self-discovery.
Today s classrooms are constantly changing. Are you prepared? Teaching Today introduces you to the challenges and opportunities of teaching in today s classrooms. Decision-making is a core skill needed by all teachers. By using this book you will learn how to analyze and reflect to make informed teaching decisions while exploring your role as a teacher.
In addition to learning about the teaching profession, you will also learn successful how-to strategies for working with today s students (Part II), which is unique to this text. Topics include student development and learning, diversity, curriculum and instruction, student assessment and teacher accountability. With extended coverage on curriculum standards and classroom practice Teaching Today begins your journey to becoming a professional educator.
Features For Your Success:
Reflection: Decision Making for Today s Classrooms - Video Viewpoints feature Consider your reactions and responses to current and controversial issues in education today through dynamic ABC News video clips, now available on DVD in the back of this text.
- What Do You Think? Stop, think critically, and reflect on chapter content using this unique feature that helps you connect chapter material to your own thinking and beliefs.
- Critical Incidents feature Engage in higher-level thinking as you reflect on situations faced by today s teachers
Standards and Classroom Practice
- NEW! A Day in the Life Explore the rewards and challenges that face today s teachers through this engaging feature. As you read, think about the values and dispositions of successful teachers.
- For Your Initial Development Portfolio Utilizing the INTASC standards this end-of-chapter feature encourages you to evaluate your professional growth as you work through each chapter.
[Chapter 3] provides a thoughtful overview of multiple reform issues. The authors ADDRESS many issues not included in other texts such as school-business partnerships, school to work programs, etc.
Helen L. Harrington, Associate Professor Emeritus
The University of Michigan
Good coverage of special needs students, especially background on federal legislation impacting exceptionality.
Sandra L. DiGiaimo, Retired Assistant Professor in Education and Director of Elementary Education
University of Scranton.
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