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Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education (Book alone), 8/E
David G. Armstrong, University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Kenneth T. Henson, Eastern Kentucky University
Tom V. Savage, Santa Clara University

ISBN-10: 0131595520
ISBN-13: 9780131595521

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 01/28/2008


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 book actively engage readers, while the special features encourage reflection, analysis, and self-discovery.

  • Preparing for the Praxis features—In every chapter.

    • Encourages students' understanding of professionalism and professional accountability—illustrate, first-hand, what's involved in teacher-certification testing, what INTASC standards require, and what they can realistically expect from their first classrooms.

  • Updates throughout—Especially in the areas of curriculum standards, standardized testing, and accountability; constructivist teaching; legal issues; management and discipline; non-European influences on American education; and multicultural education.
  • Coverage of “No Child Left Behind” legislation.
    • Familiarizes readers with these controversial mandates—explores the pros and cons of the legislation's content as well as its implementation across the country.
  • Following the Web features—In every chapter.

    • Prompt students to expand their understanding of text content through supplementary information from the World Wide Web—offer the security of pre-selected, author-assessed site information.

  • Coverage of portfolios—Including initial-development, teaching, and learner portfolios.

    • Addresses the increasing use of these assessment vehicles at all levels of education—details ways to create portfolios, when and how to use them most effectively, and their limitations.

  • Provides the most coverage of Instruction, Classroom Management, and Assessment of the intro books on the market today.
    • Provides readers with a basic understanding of curriculum, effective instruction, classroom management and discipline, and assessment in today's schools.
  • What Do You Think? and Critical Incidents features—Throughout the text.

    • Focus readers attention on the types of situations and issues they will encounter in their first classrooms—ask students to apply chapter content to “solving” each problem.

  • Video Viewpoint features in every chapter.

    • Show future teachers what it's like to handle a classroom, how to effectively manage students, and more—tie chapter content to videos in an accompanying video library.

  • In-chapter pedagogy—Organization graphics at the beginning; bulleted objectives and boldfaced key terms throughout; and key ideas summary, Reflections sections, and References at the end.

    • Organizes text content for easy review—serves as a study guide at exam time.

NEW!  “A Day in the Life” feature–real stories from real teachers, told by “Pat Taylor,” capture the rewards and the challenges that face a teacher today.

 

NEW!  Brand New Chapter (Chapter 9 What is the Role of School in Society?) includes new information on the role of school in society.

 

NEW!  Brand New Chapter (Chapter 13 Who Controls and Finances Education?) focuses on two critical components of society; government and finance.

 

NEW!  Chapter 10 Philosophical Perspectives has been totally rewritten. 

 

NEW!  Video Viewpoints (video clips taken from a variety of ABC News programs) have been added. 

 

NEW!  Margin Notes in every chapter refer students to resources on the MyEducationLab website.

 

NEW! What Do You Think? Feature in each chapter–poses key questions to promote self-reflection.

 

PART 1:  THE CHANGING PROFESSION

 

Chapter 1    How is Education Changing?

                    What Are the Foundations?

                    The Complexity of Teaching

                    Coping with Change

Chapter 2    What Does it Take to Become a Professional Educator?

                    Preparation as Process

                    Professional Development Phases

                    Two General Professional Organizations

                    Professional Ethics

                    Teaching Portfolios

                    Roles for Educators

                    A Professional Educator

Chapter 3    What are the Proposals for School Reform?

                    Change: Educators' Constant Companion

                    Systemic Reform

                    School Choice

                    No Child Left Behind

                    School Business Partnerships

                    Full Service Schools

                    Teaching in a World of Change

 

PART 2:  WORKING WITH STUDENTS

 

Chapter 4    Who Are the Students?

                    Varying Impressions of the Young

                    Selected Characteristics of Learners

                    Patterns of Development

                    Developing a Sense of Efficacy

Chapter 5    How Has Diversity Changed Education?

                    Benefits of Diversity

                    Mutlicultural Education    

                    Gender Issues

                    Goals and Suggestions

                    Exceptional Learners

Chapter 6    What is Taught and How is it Taught?

                    The Curriculum

                    Instructional Expertise and Teachers' Dispositions

Chapter 7    How Do We Know Students Have Learned?

                    Understanding Assessment

                    Assessment Purposes

                    Assessment Terms

                    Assessment and the Instructional Process

                    Planning Assessment

                    Measurement Options

 

PART 3:  FORCES SHAPING EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES

 

Chapter 8    How Did We Get Here?

                    The Historical Perspective

                    The European Legacy

                    Development of American Education

Chapter 9    What is the Role of School in Society?

                    Education and Tensions in Society

                    Sociological Modes of Analysis

                    Sociological Perspectives on Educational Issues

                    Are Schools Failing?

Chapter 10  How Do Philosophical Perspectives Influence Education?

                    The Importance of Philosophical Perspectives

                    Philosophical Perspectives

                    Educational Applications of Philosophical Ideas

                    Building a Personal Philosophy of Education

Chapter 11  How is Technology Changing Education?

                    Looking Ahead

                    Technology and Behavior

                    Today's Technology: Some Promises

                    Today's Technology: Some Challenges

Chapter 12  What Do You Need to Know About the Law?

                    The Need to Understand the Legal Environment

                    Learner Rights and Responsibilities

                    Teacher Rights and Responsibilities

Chapter 13  Who Controls and Finances Education?

                    The Structure of Educational Control

                    Financing Education

 

    For Foundations of Education or Introduction to Teaching courses.

    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, especially a unique methods chapter in Part 3: Teaching and Assessing. Numerous projects throughout the material actively engage readers in text content, while the special features encourage reflection, analysis, and self-discovery.

  • 0131837826Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education, 7/E
    Armstrong, Henson & Savage
    © 2005 | Merrill | Paper; 464 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131837826 | ISBN-13: 9780131837829
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    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.
  • 0137147732Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education (with MyEducationLab), 8/E
    Armstrong, Henson & Savage
    © 2009 | Merrill | Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 432 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0137147732 | ISBN-13: 9780137147731
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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.

 Your Course. Your Career. Our Future.

MyEducationLab is a research-based learning tool that brings teaching to life.  Watch authentic video footage and see real teachers in action.  Read about case studies to learn about the realities of teaching as well as the valuable perspectives on common issues and challenges in education today.  Additionally, view and analyze over 200 student and teacher classroom artifacts tied to course topics and framed by learning goals.  In your textbook look for the www.myeducationlab.com logo in the margins of the text and follow the simple instructions to access.  For more information turn to the MyEducationLab portion of the preface or go to www.myeducationlab.com.

 

Read what reviewers have to say about the eighth edition...

“[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

University of Scranton.

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    Pearson Custom Publishing
    © 2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Electronic Supplement | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0137157711 | ISBN-13: 9780137157716

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    Armstrong, Henson & Savage
    © 2009 | Merrill | Electronic Book; 432 pages | Instock
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