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Social Foundations for Becoming a Teacher
Forrest W. Parkay, Washington State University

ISBN-10: 0205424228
ISBN-13: 9780205424221

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 304 pp
Published: 10/11/2005

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Social Foundations for Becoming a Teacher fosters awareness of social trends, issues, and forces that influence teachers in today’s high-stakes environment of education.       

 

Based on the successful introductory text Becoming a Teacher, this breakout text focuses on the sociological issues related to schools, communities, and teaching. Ideal for use in any pre-professional teaching course, Social Foundations for Becoming a Teacher offers a practical, readable overview of such topics as teachers’ working conditions, school culture, diversity, and ethnicity, and social realities in American schools.

  • Chapter-opening scenarios engage the reader and emphasizes the content’s relevance to the daily lives of real teachers.
  • “Relevant Standards” features in every chapter link content to performance standards on teacher development set forth by INTASC, NCATE, PRAXIS, and NPBTS.
  • “Case for Reflection” features in every chapter present decision-making or problem solving situations to reflect upon and resolve, providing readers with an opportunity to apply new learning in specific problem-solving contexts.
  • “Technology in Teaching” features in every chapter critically explore the ever-changing uses of technology and the Internet and their impact on teaching.
  • “Teachers' Voices” features present short, first-person articles illustrating how teachers apply chapter content to actual classroom situations, providing firsthand insights into real-world challenges teachers face and practical solutions for meeting those challenges.
  •  “Reflective Application Activities”—discussion questions, journal entries, online assignments, observations and interviews, and professional portfolio development exercises—at the end of every chapter appeal to students' various interests, learning styles, and background experiences in education.  

1. SOCIETAL INFLUENCES ON EDUCATION

            Guiding Questions

                What Are the Social Foundations of Education?

                        Today’s Influences on Tomorrow’s Schools

                                    Social Forces

                                    Economic Forces

                                    Political Forces

                                    Technological Developments

                        The “Pillars of Education in the U.S.

                What Are Societal Goals for Schooling in the United States?

                        Achievement of Academic Goals

                                    America’s Education Goals

                                    No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA)

                        Education and Values

                                    Divergent Values

                                    Emphasizing Our Nation’s Successes

                        Socialization of Children and Youth

                        Education and Personal Growth

                        Education for Social Change

                                    Service Learning

                        Education for Equal Educational Opportunity

                What Are the Characteristics of Schools in Our Society?

                        Metaphorical Views of Schools

                        Social Class-Based Views of Schools

                                    Four Types of Schools

                As Social Institutions, What Are Schools Like?

                        Schools as a “Mirror” of Society

                                    Case for Reflection: Community Influences on the School

                                    Schools in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Settings

                                    Schools and Their Surrounding Neighborhoods

                                    Relevant Standards–Connections Between Students’ Lives and the

                                                            Curriculum

                        School Culture

                                    The Physical Environment

                                    School “Regularities”

                                    School Traditions

                        Classroom Culture

                What Are the Characteristics of “Successful” Schools?

                        Perspectives on Successful Schools

                        School Effectiveness Research 

                                    TEACHERS’ VOICES: Putting Research and Theory Into Practice

                What Can We Learn from the Foundations of Education in Other Countries?

                        Comparative Education

                                    Technology in Teaching: The Importance of Information Technology in the School Curriculum: An International Comparison

                                    International Comparisons of Achievement

                                    A National Curriculum?

                        Lessons from Other Countries

                                    Support for Teachers and Teaching

                                    Parental Involvement

                                    Pressure to Excel

                 Summary

                 Key Terms and Concepts

                 Reflective Application Activities

                                    Discussion Questions

                                    Professional Journal

                                    Online Assignments

                                    Observations and Interviews

                                    Professional Portfolio

 

2. TEACHERS’ WORKING CONDITIONS

            Guiding Questions

                How Does Society View Teachers and Teaching?

                        The Public Trust

                        Teachers’ Knowledge and Skills

                                    Technology in Teaching: Will I Be Prepared to Teach in a Digital Age?

                                    Relevant Standards–Commitment to Students and Their Learning

                        Accountability for Student Learning

                What Has Drawn You to Teaching?

                        Desire to Work with Children and Youth

                        Passion for Teaching

                                    Passion for the Subject

                                    Passion for the Life of a Teacher

                                    Passion for the Teaching-Learning Process

                        Influence of Teachers

                        Desire to Serve

                        Practical Advantages of Teaching

                                    Salaries and Benefits

                                    Job Security and Job Outlook

                        Opportunities for Teachers from Diverse Groups

                                    Teachers of Color

                                    Teachers with Disabilities

                What Challenges Confront Teachers?

                        Classroom Management and Increasing School Violence

                        Social Problems That Impact Students

                        Inadequate Family and Community Support

                        Long Hours and Job Stress

                        Gaining Professional Empowerment

                What Is It Like to Be A Teacher?

                        Uncertainty 1: Predicting Educational Outcomes

                                    Students’ Responses

                                    Results in the Future

                        Uncertainty 2: Assessing Student Learning

                        Uncertainty 3: Influencing Student Behavior

                        Uncertainty 4: Influencing Others by Example

                                                TEACHERS’ VOICES: Putting Research and Theory Into Practice

                        Uncertainty 5: Responding to Rapidly-changing, Fragmented Events

                        Uncertainty 6: Experiencing the Uniqueness of Teaching

                                                Case for Reflection: Coping with the Uncertainties of Teaching

                What Reform Trends Are Changing the Profession of Teaching?

                        Increased Academic Preparation

                        Expanded Role of Schools

                                    School-Based Teacher Education

                        National Certification

                        State Standards Boards

Summary

                        Key Terms and Concepts

                        Reflective Application Activities

                                    Discussion Questions

                                    Professional Journal

                                    Online Assignments

                                    Observations and Interviews

                                    Professional Portfolio

 

3. HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN THE U.S.

                Guiding Questions

                                    Relevant Standards–Understanding How the Past Shapes the Present and Future of Education in the U.S.

                What Were the European Antecedents of American Education?

                                    Case for Reflection: Emphasizing the Past in the Curriculum

                        Education in Ancient Greece

                                    Plato and Aristotle

                        Education in Ancient Rome

                        From the Middle Ages to the Age of Enlightenment

                        Educational Thought in Eighteenth-Century Europe

                What Were Teaching and Schools Like in the American Colonies (1620-1750)?

                        The Status of Teachers

                        Colonial Schools

                        The Origins of Mandated Education

                        Education for African Americans and Native Americans

                What Were the Goals of Education During the Revolutionary Period (1750-1820)?

                        Benjamin Franklin’s Academy

                        Sarah Pierce’s Female Academy

                        Thomas Jefferson’s Philosophy

                        Noah Webster’s Speller

                How Was the Struggle Won for State-Supported Common Schools (1820-1865)?

                        Horace Mann’s Contribution

                                    Improving Schools

                                    The Normal School

                        Reverend W.H. McGuffey’s Readers

                        Justin Morrill’s Land-Grant Schools

                How Did Compulsory Education Change Schools and the Teaching Profession (1865-1920)?

                        Higher Education for African Americans

                        The Kindergarten

                        The Professionalization of Teaching

                                    Committee of Ten

                                    Committee of Fifteen

                                    Reorganization of Secondary Education

                                    Women’s Influence on Teaching

                What Were the Aims of Education During the Progressive Era(1920-1945)?

                        John Dewey’s Laboratory School

                        Maria Montesssori’s Method

                        The Decline of Progressive Education

                        Education of Immigrants and Minorities

                                     TEACHERS’ VOICES: Putting Research and Theory Into Practice

                        World War II and Increasing Federal Involvement in Education

                How Did Education Change During the Modern Postwar Era (1945-present)?

                        The 1950s: Defense Education and School Desegregation

                        The 1960s: The War on Poverty and the Great Society

                                                Technology in Teaching: History of Education and the Internet

                        The 1970s: Accountability and Equal Opportunity

                        The 1980s: A Great Debate

                        The 1990s: Teacher Leadership

                        The New Century: Continuing the Quest for Excellence

                Summary

                Key Terms and Concepts

                Reflective Application Activities

                                    Discussion Questions

                                    Professional Journal

                                    Online Assignments

                                    Observations and Interviews

                                    Professional Portfolio

 

4. DIVERSITY IN U.S. EDUCATION

                Guiding Questions

                How Is Diversity Reflected in the Culture of the United States?

                        The Meaning of Culture

                                    Dimensions of Culture

                                    Cultural Identity

                                    Relevant Standards–Appreciation for Cultural Diversity

                                    Language and Culture

                                    The Concept of Multiculturalism

                        Ethnicity and Race

                        The Concept of Minorities

                                    Minority Groups and Academic Achievement

                                    Stereotyping and Racism

                What Does Equal Educational Opportunity Mean?

                        Education and African Americans

                                    The Desegregation Era

                                    Resegregation of Schools in the United States

                                    The Learning Needs of African American Students

                                    Afrocentric Schools

                        Education and Latino and Hispanic Americans

                                    Socioeconomic Factors

                                    The Learning Needs of Spanish-Speaking Students

                        Education and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

                                    Historical, Cultural, and Socioeconomic Factors

                                    Teachers’ Concerns about Asian American Students

                        Education and Native Americans and Alaskan Natives

                                    Historical, Cultural, and Socioeconomic Factors

                                    Research on Native American Ways of Knowing

                What Is Meant by Bilingual Education?

                        Research and Debate on Bilingual Programs

                        Advice for Monolingual Teachers

                What Is Multicultural Education?

                        Dimensions of Multicultural Education

                        Multicultural Curricula

                                     TEACHERS’ VOICES: Putting Research and Theory Into Practice

                        Multicultural Instructional Materials and Strategies

                                     Case for Reflection: Developing Group Unity in a Diverse Classroom

            How Is Gender a Dimension of Multicultural Education?

                        Gender Differences

                                     Technology in Teaching: Does Gender Equity Exist in the Use of Educational Technology?

                        Gender and Education

                                    International Comparisons

                        Gender-Fair Classrooms and Curricula

                                    Sexual Orientation

            Summary

            Key Terms and Concepts

            Reflective Application Activities

                                    Discussion Questions

                                    Professional Journal

                                    Online Assignments

                                    Observations and Interviews

                                    Professional Portfolio

            Appendix 4.1: Can you recognize racism?

            Appendix 4.2: Creating Classroom Environments that Support Second-Language Learners

            Appendix 4.3: Strategies for Enhancing the Learning and Literacy of Second-Language Learners

 

5. SOCIAL REALITIES AND TODAY’S SCHOOLS

         Guiding Questions

                                    Relevant Standards–Awareness of How Social Issues Influence Student Learning

            Which Students Are at Risk in Our Society?

                        School Drop Outs

                        Life Settings of Children at Risk

                        Challenges for Students at Risk

            What Social Issues Impact Schools and Place Students at Risk?

                        Children and Poverty

                        Homelessness

                                                TEACHERS’ VOICES: Putting Research and Theory into Practice

                        Family Stress

                        Substance Abuse

                        Violence and Crime

                                                Case for Reflection: Dealing with School Violence

                        Teen Pregnancy

                        Suicide among Children and Youth

                                                Technology in Teaching: Are Up-to-date Technologies Being Used

                                                            Effectively in Low-income Urban Schools?

            How Are Schools Addressing Social Issues?

                        Peer Counseling and Peer Mediation

                        Full-Service Community Schools

                                    CommunitySchools and Student Learning

                        School-Based Interprofessional Case Management

                        Compensatory Education

                        Alternative Schools and Curricula

                        Out-of-School Time (OST) Activities

                        The Community as a Resource for Schools

                                    Civic Organizations

                                    Volunteer Mentor Programs

                                    Corporate-Education Partnerships

                        Schools as Resources for Communities

                                    Beyond the School Day

            Summary

            Key Terms and Concepts

            Reflective Application Activities

                                    Discussion Questions

                                    Professional Journal

                                    Online Assignments

                                    Observations and Interviews

                                    Professional Portfolio

            Appendix 5.1: School Safety Checklist

            Appendix 5.2: Selected Resources for Meeting Needs of Students Placed at Risk

            Appendix 5.3: Family Needs Assessment

 

6. TEACHER LEADERS AND THE PROFESSIONALIZATION OF TEACHING

         Guiding Questions

            To What Extent Is Teaching a Full Profession?

                        Institutional Monopoly of Services

                        Teacher Autonomy

                        Years of Education and Training

                                    Entry into the Profession

                        Provision of Essential Service

                        Degree of Self-Governance

                        Professional Associations

                        Professional Knowledge and Skills

                        Level of Public Trust

                        Prestige, Benefits, and Pay

            What Is Professionalism in Teaching?

                        Professional Behavior

                                    Becoming a Mentor

                        Lifelong Learning

                                    Relevant Standards–Continuous Professional Growth

                                    Learning to Become a Leader

                        Involvement in the Profession

            To What Professional Organizations Do Teachers Belong?

                        The National Education Association

                                    The Unionization Movement

                                    Gains in Teachers’ Rights

                        The American Federation of Teachers

                        The NEAFT Partnership

                                     Case for Reflection: To Strike or Not to Strike

                        Other Professional Organizations

            What New Leadership Roles for Teachers Are Emerging?

                        Teacher Involvement in Teacher Education, Certification, and Staff Development

                                     Technology in Teaching: Teacher Leadership and the Development and Dissemination of Multimedia Software

                        Teacher-Leaders

                        Dimensions of Teacher-Leadership Beyond the Classroom

            How Do Teachers Contribute to Educational Research?

                        Sources of Educational Research

                        Government Resources for Research Application

                                    Scientifically Based Research

                        Conducting Classroom Action Research

                                    TEACHERS’ VOICES: Putting Research and Theory Into Practice

           

How Are Teachers Providing Leadership for School Restructuring

and Curriculum Reform?

                        Leadership and Collaboration for School Reform

                        Collaborative School Reform Networks

                                    Coalition of Essential Schools

                                    National Network for Educational Renewal

                                    Accelerated Schools

                                    State-Based Educational Partnerships

            How Will Teachers Shape the Future of Teaching?

                        A School of the Future

                        Tomorrow’s Teachers

Summary

                        Key Terms and Concepts

                        Reflective Application Activities

                                    Discussion Questions

                                    Professional Journal

                                    Online Assignments

                                    Observations and Interviews

                                    Professional Portfolio

                        Appendix 6.1: Professional Organizations for Teachers

           

Glossary

           

References

Based on the successful introductory text Becoming a Teacher, this breakout text focuses on the sociological issues related to schools, communities, and teaching. Ideal for use in any pre-professional teaching course, Social Foundations for Becoming a Teacher offers a practical, readable overview of such topics as teachers’ working conditions, school culture, diversity, and ethnicity, and social realities in American schools.

Features:

  • Chapter-opening scenarios engage the reader and emphasize the content’s relevance to the daily lives of real teachers.
  • “Relevant Standards” features in every chapter link content to performance standards on teacher development set forth by INTASC, NCATE, PRAXIS, and NPBTS.
  • “Teachers' Voices” features present short, first-person articles illustrating how teachers apply chapter content to actual classroom situations, providing firsthand insights into real-world challenges teachers face and practical solutions for meeting those challenges.
  • “Case for Reflection” features in every chapter present decision-making or problem-solving situations to reflect upon and resolve, providing readers with an opportunity to apply new learning in specific problem-solving contexts.
  • “Technology in Teaching” features in every chapter critically explore the ever-changing uses of technology and the Internet and their impact on teaching.

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