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Becoming a Teacher by Forrest W. Parkay (2015, Ringbound)

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Becoming a Teacher, Loose-Leaf Version (10th Edition)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100133868419

ISBN-139780133868418

eBay Product ID (ePID)224013935

Product Key Features

Number of Pages544 Pages

Publication NameBecoming a Teacher

LanguageEnglish

SubjectCounseling / Career Development, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

AuthorForrest W. Parkay

Subject AreaEducation

FormatRingbound

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight42.5 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number10

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2014-037971

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal370.71/1

Table Of ContentBrief Table of Contents PART 1 The Teaching Profession CHAPTER ONE Teaching: Your Chosen Profession CHAPTER TWO Today''s Teachers CHAPTER THREE Today''s Schools PART 2 FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING CHAPTER FOUR Philosophical Foundations of U.S. Education CHAPTER FIVE Historical Foundations of U.S. Education CHAPTER SIX Governance and Finance of U.S. Schools CHAPTER SEVEN Ethical and Legal Issues in U.S. Education PART 3 THE ART OF TEACHING CHAPTER EIGHT Today''s Students CHAPTER NINE Addressing Learners'' Individual Needs CHAPTER TEN Creating a Community of Learners CHAPTER ELEVEN School Curricula and Standards CHAPTER TWELVE Assessing Student Learning CHAPTER THIRTEEN Integrating Technology into Teaching Detailed Table of Contents PART 1 The Teaching Profession CHAPTER ONE Teaching: Your Chosen Profession Why Do I Want to Teach? Desire to Make a Difference in Students'' Lives A Passion for Teaching Influence of Teachers Desire to Serve What Are the Benefits of Teaching? Salaries and Benefits What Are the Challenges of Teaching? Long Working Hours High-Stakes Testing and Increased Accountability Today''s Tech-Savvy Students What Will Society Expect of Me as a Teacher? The Public Trust Teacher Competency and Effectiveness Teacher Accountability What Is the Job Outlook for Teachers? Teaching and the National Economy Demand for Teachers by Geographic Region and Specialty Area What Can You Learn from Observing in Classrooms? Technology and Classroom Observations Focused Observations Observation Instruments Why Is Your Induction into Teaching Important? Problems and Concerns of Beginning Teachers Induction into the Profession How Can You Gain Practical Experience for Becoming a Teacher? Classroom Experiences Student Teaching Substitute Teaching How Will I Become a Highly Qualified Teacher? Professional Standards Certification and Licensure The Praxis Series State Licensure Certification Requirements Alternative Certification How Can You Benefit from Having a Mentor? Summary Professional Reflections and Activities CHAPTER TWO Today''s Teachers Who Are Today''s Teachers? Schools and Grade-Level Designations Teachers in Nontraditional School Settings Teachers in Specialized Areas What Do Teachers Do in the Classroom? Teacher as a Role Model for Students Teacher as a Spontaneous Problem Solver Teacher as a Reflective Thinker What Knowledge and Skills Do Today''s Teachers Need? Self-Knowledge Knowledge of Students Knowledge of Subject Knowledge of How to Use Educational Theory and Research Knowledge of How to Integrate Technology into Teaching Reflection and Problem Solving To What Extent Is Teaching A Full Profession? Institutional Monopoly of Services Teacher Autonomy Years of Education and Training Provision of Essential Service Degree of Self-Governance Professional Knowledge and Skills Trust in the Teaching Profession Prestige, Benefits, and Pay Professional Associations To What Professional Organizations Do Teachers Belong? The National Education Association The American Federation of Teachers The NEAFT Partnership Other Professional Organizations How Are Teacher Leaders Transforming the Profession of Teaching? Critical Components for Transforming Teaching Summary Professional Reflections and Activities CHAPTER THREE Today''s Schools What Is the Role of Schools in Today''s Society? Schools and Prosocial Values Schools and Socialization of the Young Schools and Social Change <p style="MARGIN: 0px"

SynopsisNote: This is the loose-leaf version of Becoming a Teacher and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 0134016092. Experts and novices shape a journey through foundational content toward professionalism. With a bright and engaging writing style that enlists the voices from experts as well as novices, Becoming a Teacher explores what it means to be a professional teacher in today's climate of accountability, high-stakes testing, and changing legislation. Fully revised, the Tenth Edition explores the changing field of education, outlining ways to be an agent of change in the profession, pinpointing meaningful uses of technology in education, clarifying realities of school and classroom diversity, and clearly outlining past, present, and future thoughts on curriculum, instruction, management, philosophy, and issues in education. This straightforward approach provides students with the tools and information necessary to answer the questions, "What does it take to become a high quality teacher?" and "Do I want to teach?" Along the way, the author provides practical perspectives for meeting the challenges of teaching. Organized into four parts, the book addresses both functional and foundational topics to give readers a well-rounded view of the teaching profession. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, assessments, and audio clips. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.* Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later., Note: This is the loose-leaf version of Becoming a Teacher and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 0134016092. Experts and novices shape a journey through foundational content toward professionalism. With a bright and engaging writing style that enlists the voices from experts as well as novices, Becoming a Teacher explores what it means to be a professional teacher in today's climate of accountability, high-stakes testing, and changing legislation. Fully revised, the Tenth Edition explores the changing field of education, outlining ways to be an agent of change in the profession, pinpointing meaningful uses of technology in education, clarifying realities of school and classroom diversity, and clearly outlining past, present, and future thoughts on curriculum, instruction, management, philosophy, and issues in education. This straightforward approach provides students with the tools and information necessary to answer the questions, "What does it take to become a high quality teacher?" and "Do I want to teach?" Along the way, the author provides practical perspectives for meeting the challenges of teaching. Organized into four parts, the book addresses both functional and foundational topics to give readers a well-rounded view of the teaching profession. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, assessments, and audio clips. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.* Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. * The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.

LC Classification NumberLB1775.P28 2014