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Foundations of American Education: Perspectives on Education in a Changing World, 14/E
James A. Johnson, Northern Illinois University
Diann L. Musial, Northern Illinois University
Gene E. Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Donna M. Gollnick, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Victor L. Dupuis, Pennsylvania State University

ISBN-10: 0205514693
ISBN-13: 9780205514694

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 544 pp
Published: 01/04/2007

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Keeping pace with current issues and professional requirements, such as standards and teacher certification, this classic text offers solid coverage of the foundations of education.


This best-selling text by respected authorities in their fields continues to develop successful teachers by providing a broad introduction to the foundations of education through current discussions of theory and practice. The book offers a thorough overview of the historical, legal, philosophical, social, and practical aspects of American education. The Fourteenth Edition includes a new chapter on technology and features dedicated to classroom case studies, INTASC standards, and teacher certification.

 

  • Chapter-opening “Case Study” features highlight current topics in education.
  • “Professional Dilemma” features in each chapter provide opportunities to analyze real-life problems that teachers encounter in their classrooms.
  • Each chapter contains a “Teacher Perspectives” feature, in which two educators write about opposing sides of an issue related to the chapter topic.
  • “Relevant Research” features in every chapter showcase published research studies about education.
  • “Global Perspectives” sections in every chapter provide preservice teachers with a better understanding of international educational practices.
  • Each Chapter-ending contains numerous resources including study aids, applications, and expansions of the chapter contents, including Portfolio Development, Preparing for Certification, Websites and Further Readings lists, and correlations to Allyn & Bacon’s MyLabSchool (www.mylabchool.com).

  • New Theme! This new edition is framed by the theme “Perspectives on Education in a Changing World.” The new theme focuses on the diversity of perspectives within education and how these perspectives are affected by changes within American society and the larger world community.

 

  • New Case Studies! Each chapter begins with a real-life case study featuring current news in education and also a series of reflection questions to tie these cases to personal teaching experience.

 

  • New Chapter! New to this edition, Chapter 13 on Technology in a Changing World, covers basic technology concepts to help new teachers better integrate technology into their classrooms.

 

  • MyLabSchool Activities! Each chapter of the new edition contains a section correlated to MyLabSchool, a collection of online tools developed to help students transition from student to teacher.

 

  • Updated Emphasis! In response to readers’ feedback, this new edition has increased coverage on current events and legislation in American classrooms. Coverage of teacher certification and certification testing is found in chapters 1, 5, and 11. Expanded coverage of No Child Left Behind and its effects is found in chapters 2, 3, and 4.

 

  • Focus on Reflective Practice! New Journal Activities are found throughout each chapter. These activities give students an opportunity to pause and reflect on chapter content and how it relates to their own experiences in the classroom.

 

  • Correlations to INTASC Standards! The Learning Outcomes feature includes INTASC correlations that indicate how the chapter content reflects the INTASC standards.

 

  • Classroom Application! The School-Based Observations feature suggests activities students can do during field practice.

 

  • Content Cross-References! This margin annotation feature indicates where topics are discussed elsewhere in the book and helps build a complete understanding of the information presented in the chapters.

 

  • Annotated References! The Further Reading feature and the Websites list at the end of each chapter are annotated to act as useful supplements to the information in the chapter.

<>*Each Chapter Concludes with s Summary, Discussion Questions, School-Based Observations, Portfolio Development, Preparing for Certification, Websites, and Further Readings.

 

I. PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION IN A CHANGING WORLD

1. Teaching in a Changing World

            Case Study: Heroes Every One

            Learning Outcomes

            Today’s Teachers

            Teaching as a Profession

            Challenges Affecting Teachers

            Beginning and Continuing a Teaching Career

 

II. SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION.

2. Diversity in Society

            Case Study: Mother Tongue- Area Schools Find Themselves Teaching English to                           Thousands of Immigrant Children

            Learning Outcomes

            Culture and Society

            Socioeconomic Status

            Race and Ethnicity

            Language

            Gender

            Sexual Orientation

            Exceptionalities

            Religion

3. Sociological Perspectives on Students and Families

            Case Study: Culture Clash

            Learning Outcomes

            Today’s Families

            Where Students Live

            Challenges of Childhood and Youth

            Power in Society

            Resiliency

4. Multicultural Perspectives in Education

            Case Study: Anytown Fires Up Teens to Foster Acceptance

            Learning Outcomes

            Roles of Schools

            Purposes of Schools

            Values in Schools

            Multicultural Education

            Challenges in Multicultural Education

            Teachers as Social Activists

 

III. GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION, AND SUPPORT OF AMERICAN EDUCATION.

5. Organizing and Paying for American Education in a Changing World

            Case Study: Push Is on for Magnet School at Jefferson to Attract Students

            Learning Outcomes

            The Structure of the American Education System

            Financing Education: Sources of Funds and the Move from Equity to Adequacy

6. Legal Perspectives of Education

            Case Study: The Forum- How One School District Found Religion

            Learning Outcomes

            Legal Aspects of Education

            Teachers’ Rights and Responsibilities

            Students’ Rights and Responsibilities

 

IV. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES OF EDUCATION.

7. The Early History of Education in a Changing World

            Case Study: Teaching Patriotism–With Conviction

            Learning Outcomes

            The Beginnings of Education (to 476 CE)

            Education in the Middle Ages (476—1300)

            Education in Transition (1300—1700)

            Educational Awakening (1700)

            Evolving Perspectives of Education in Our Developing Nation

            Meager Early Education for Diverse Populations

            Private Education in America

8. Historical Perspectives of Education.

            Case Study: Casualties of Segregation Receive Honorary Diplomas

            Learning Outcomes

            More Students and Bigger Schools

            The Development of the Teaching Profession

            Changing Aims of Education

            Preparation of Teachers

            Recent Trends in Education


V. PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION.

9. Philosophy: Reflections on the Essence of Education

            Case Study: Teacher Resigns over Plagiarism Fight

            Learning Outcomes

            Structure and Methodology of Philosophy        

            Schools of Philosophy and Their Influence on Education

10. Building an Educational Philosophy for a Changing World

            Case Study: Scientists Explore the Molding of Children’s Morals

            Learning Outcomes

            The Dynamic Relationship between Philosophy and Education

            Teacher-Centered Locus-of-Control Educational Theories

            Student-Centered Locus-of-Control Educational Theories

            Developing Your Own Philosophy of Education

            Using Philosophy  of Education beyond the Classroom


VI. CURRICULAR FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION.

11. Standards-Based Education and Assessment of Student Learning

            Case Study: State’s Kids Rate Low on Reading Test, National Exam Results Disappoint After School’s Efforts to Improve

            Learning Outcomes

            Traditional versus Standards-Based Education

            Standards-Based Education

            Assessment: The Other Side of Standards

            Accountability

12. Designing Programs for Learners: Curriculum and Instruction

            Case Study: Guidelines for Teaching English are Adopted

            Learning Outcomes

            Curriculum: Relating Expectations for Learning to What is Taught

            Instruction: Turning Curriculum into Classroom Activities

13. Technology in a Changing World

            Case Study: Technology- A Class Act

            Learning Outcomes

            Technology Basics

            Teacher’s Use of Technology

            Issues Related to the Use of Technology

            A Look Ahead

14. Education in the Twenty-First Century

            Case Study: Take a Hike

            Learning Outcomes

            The Nature of Change in the Twenty-First Century

            Futurism and Transformational Trends in Twenty-First-Century Education

            The Changing Profession of Education

            A Vision for Twenty-First-Century Schools

 

Appendices

            A. State Certification and Licensure Offices throughout the United States

            B. Code of Ethics of the Education Profession

            C. Teaching Job Websites

            D. Important Dates in the History of Western Education

            E. Professional Education Associations: A Selected List

Notes

Name Index

Subject Index

Photo Credits

“I think this is an excellent text for a Foundations of Education course. The coverage of essential topics and the connection with today’s world are accomplished in an easy-to-read and attractive format.”

-Linda Maguire, New Kensington Campus of Penn State University

 

“It [This text] is comprehensive, well-organized, and written in a student-friendly manner that is ideal for our purposes…I believe that it is head and shoulders above any others I have seen.”

-Jim Dawson, Rochester College

 

Keeping pace with current issues and professional requirements such as standards and teacher certification, this best-selling text by respected authorities in their field offers solid coverage of the foundations of education. This new edition continues to develop successful teachers by providing a broad introduction to the foundations of education based on interesting and current discussion of important theory and practice. The book offers a thorough overview of the historical, legal, philosophical, social, and practical aspects of American education and includes features dedicated to classroom observation, INTASC standards, and teacher certification.

 

New to this Edition:

  • New Theme! This new edition is framed by the theme “Perspectives on Education in a Changing World.” The new theme focuses on the diversity of perspectives within education and how these perspectives are affected by changes within American society and the larger world community.
  • New Case Studies! Each chapter begins with a real-life case study featuring current news in education and also a series of reflection questions to tie these cases to personal teaching experience.
  • New Chapter! New to this edition, Chapter 13 on Technology in a Changing World, covers basic technology concepts to help new teachers better integrate technology into their classrooms.
  • MyLabSchool Activities! Each chapter of the new edition contains a section correlated to MyLabSchool, a collection of online tools developed to help students transition from student to teacher.
Updated Emphasis! In response to readers’ feedback, this new edition has increased coverage on current events and legislation in American classrooms. Coverage of teacher certification and certification testing is found in chapters 1, 5, and 11. Expanded coverage of No Child Left Behind and its effects is found in chapters 2, 3, and 4.

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