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Foundations of American Education, 5/E
L. Dean Webb, Arizona State University
Arlene Metha, Arizona State University
K. Forbis Jordan, Arizona State University

ISBN-10: 0131716700
ISBN-13: 9780131716704

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 496 pp
Published: 04/06/2006

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Why is the understanding of the fundamentals of American education important to today’s teachers? Explore this text for answers to this fundamental question and gain an understanding of how the evolution of education impacts today’s teaching and learning. Become a highly qualified teacher by connecting theory and practice, and by examining the philosophical and historical roots of education, its current structures, and the future of the field.

 

This 5th edition invites the reader to reflect on historical issues, consider and respond to current educational issues, and become a professional, highly qualified teacher.

Ask Yourself feature-encourages students to think critically about, and make the connection between the historical content being discussed and their future teaching practice.

 

Historical Note feature-familiarizes readers with hallmark educational developments that have resulted in changes in education or about key individuals who have influenced educational leadership.  Located in every chapter, readers are encouraged to reflect on, research, and explore this topic further by going to the text's Companion Website at www.prenhall.com/webb.

 

Professional Reflection feature-presents readers with practical advice from teachers around the nation, including board certified teachers and teachers of the year, regarding classrooms, students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

 

For Your Reflection and Analysis margin notes-encourages readers to stop, think critically, and reflect on chapter content, connect it to their own thinking and beliefs, and then consider their response.  Located in every chapter, these questions help readers learn and practice reflection now and throughout their teaching career.

 

Controversial Issues feature-presents controversial school issues with for and against statements for readers to consider.  Questions guide them to consider their values and beliefs and to critically analyze both sides of the issue.

 

Build Your Knowledge Base-Questions provide opportunities for students to integrate and personalize the chapter content as they interact with their peers in discussion formats.

 

Develop Your Portfolio-Aligned to the INTASC standards, these activities serve as a guide as readers begin to develop materials to include in their professional portfolio.  These activities involve readers in a range of activities, including visiting Web sites of professional organizations and beginning to work on their own philosophy of education.

 

Explore Teaching and Learning: Field Experiences-Invites students to apply chapter content to themselves and school settings through opportunities for interviews with educators and classroom observation.

 

INTASC Correlation Grid-This guide, located on the inside front cover, connects chapter content to the INTASC standards for easy reference.

 

  • NEW! ABC News Video DVD included in the back of every new copy of Webb 5e - brings to life current and controversial issues in education today, making connections between chapter content and teaching today.
    • This video is integrated in the book through the Video Insight feature in Ch. 1 and 7-14. A VHS is available
  • NEW! 5 new ABC News video segments have been added to the 5th edition 
    • They include topics such as alternative certification, integrated schooling, the on-going science vs. religion debate, school vouchers, and the experiences of children whose parents have parents abandoned them due to drug abuse, incarceration, mental illness or other social problems and are now being raised by their grandparents.  
  • NEW! Professional Development Workshop - at the end of every chapter prepares readers to become professional, highly qualified teachers
    • Through review questions, portfolio activities, field experiences, and current news articles, video, and assessments on the companion website at www.prenhall.com/webb readers learn to apply and extend their understanding of chapter content.
  • NEW! Prepare for the Praxis Exam – This case-based feature provides opportunities to assess student knowledge of chapter content in realistic case studies similar to those found in the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching exam.
    • Readers are encouraged to practice answering these case-based scenarios and receive immediate feedback on the Companion Website.
  • NEW! INTASC Correlation Grid — This guide, located in the inside front cover, connects chapter content to the INTASC standards for easy reference.
  • NEW! Full color design - engages reluctant readers in chapter content and allows them to easily understand where they are in the chapter and identify running features.
  • NEW! Clips from the Classroom: Learning with Technology Activity Guide and DVD - illustrates the effective use of technology to support and shape learning in the classroom for courses that include a focus on technology
    • This concise supplement can be packaged with Webb, 5e, at no additional cost using ISBN 0-13-199443-3, a savings of $20.  
  • NEW! Exploring Diversity: A Video Case Approach - this interactive CD-ROM and activity guide work together as a field experience for students, where they can view quality examples of culturally responsive teaching in a classroom setting. Perfect for courses with a multicultural focus.
    • This concise supplement can be packaged with Webb, 5e, at no additional cost using ISBN 0-13-199446-8, a savings of $16.

PART I        The Teaching Profession

 

Chapter 1    Status of the Profession

Chapter 2    Development of the Profession

 

PART II       Philosophy and Its Impact on the Schools

 

Chapter 3    The Major Philosophies

Chapter 4    The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice

 

PART III      Historical Foundations of Education

 

Chapter 5    American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience

Chapter 6    American Education: From Revolution to the Twentieth Century

Chapter 7    Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present

 

PART IV      Schooling in a Diverse Society

 

Chapter 8    School and Society

Chapter 9    Responding to a Diverse and Multicultural Society

Chapter 10   Students at Risk

 

PART V        Legal and Political Control and Financial Support

 

Chapter 11   Legal Framework for the Public Schools

Chapter 12   Teachers, Students, and the Law

Chapter 13   Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools

 

PART VI       Curriculum and Instruction

 

Chapter 14   The School Curriculum: Development and Design

Chapter 15   Instructional Practices in Effective Schools

 

PART VII      Projections for the Future

 

Chapter 16   Education for the New Millenium

 

Glossary

Author Index

Subject Index

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