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Teachers, Schools, and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education

Teachers Schools and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education offers a broad, diverse, and stimulating view of education. Written in an engaging, student-friendly style, readers are immersed in an inspiring world of the teacher where current education headlines are brought to life. This new edition provides a broad yet precise exposure to the realities of teaching and the role of education in our society. The text helps to answer important questions such as: Do I want to become a teacher? How do I become the best teacher possible? What should a professional in the field of education know? How are schools and teaching changing?  

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Chapter 1:  The Teaching Profession and You
Chapter 2:  Different Ways of Learning
Chapter 3:  Teaching Your Diverse Students
Chapter 4:  Student Life in School and at Home
Chapter 5: The Multicultural History of American Education
Chapter 6:  Philosophy of Education
Chapter 7:  Financing and Governing America's Schools
Chapter 8:  School Law and Ethics
Chapter 9:  Purposes of America's Schools and the Current Reform Movement
Chapter 10:  Curriculum, Standards, and Testing
Chapter 11:  Becoming an Effective Teacher

Online Appendices: Available in the Connect eBook

Glossary G-1

Notes N-1

Credits C-1

Index I-1