Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education (with MyEducationLab), 8/E by David G. Armstrong, Kenneth T. Henson, and Tom V. Savage	List Price: $100.00
This popular, motivational introduction to the field of education and the roles of today's teachers focuses on four main aspects of teaching: general characteristics of the profession; various needs of today's learners; approaches to management, teaching, and assessment; and, influences of technology, philosophy, sociology, and history on today's educators. Guided by these well-known authors' belief that “this book is only the beginning,” coverage exhibits a realistic emphasis on the topics that will be of particular concern to novice teachers. Numerous projects throughout the material actively engage readers in text content, while the special features encourage reflection, analysis, and self-discovery. Preparing for the Praxis features—In every chapter. Encourages students' understanding of professionalism and professional accountability—illustrate, first-hand, what's involved in teacher-certification testing, what INTASC standards require, and what they can realistically expect from their first classrooms. Updating throughout the material—Especially in the areas of curriculum standards, standardized testing, and accountability; constructivist teaching; legal issues; management and discipline; non-European influences on American education; and multicultural education. Coverage of “No Child Left Behind” legislation. Familiarizes readers with these controversial mandates—explores the pros and cons of the legislation's content as well as its implementation across the country. Following the Web features—In every chapter. Prompt students to expand their understanding of text content through supplementary information from the World Wide Web—offer the security of pre-selected, author-assessed site information. Coverage of portfolios—Including initial-development, teaching, and learner portfolios. Addresses the increasing use of these assessment vehicles at all levels of education—details ways to create portfolios, when and how to use them most effectively, and their limitations. Provides the most coverage of Instruction, Classroom Management, and Assessment of the intro books on the market today. Provides readers with a basic understanding of curriculum, effective instruction, classroom management and discipline, and assessment in today's schools. What Do You Think? and Critical Incidents features—Throughout the text. Focus readers attention on the types of situations and issues they will encounter in their first classrooms—ask students to apply chapter content to “solving” each problem. Video Viewpoint features in every chapter. Show future teachers what it's like to handle a classroom, how to effectively manage students, and more—tie chapter content to videos in an accompanying video library. In-chapter pedagogy—Organization graphics at the beginning; bulleted objectives and boldfaced key terms throughout; and key ideas summary, Reflections sections, and References at the end. Organizes text content for easy review—serves as a study guide at exam time. NEW! This book now comes integrated with MyEducationLab, a unique site for you and your students where the classroom comes to life. Icons throughout the text integrate online features such as authentic in-class video footage, interactive simulations, rich case studies, and teacher and student artifacts designed specifically to support Teaching Today, 8e — all at no extra cost to your students! Click here to learn more about MyEducationLab. PART 1:  THE CHANGING PROFESSION   Chapter 1    How is Education Changing?                     What Are the Foundations?                     The Complexity of Teaching                     Coping with Change Chapter 2    What Does it Take to Become a Professional Educator?                     Preparation as Process                     Professional Development Phases                     Two General Professional Organizations                     Professional Ethics                     Teaching Portfolios                     Roles for Educators                     A Professional Educator Chapter 3    What are the Proposals for School Reform?                     Change: Educators' Constant Companion                     Systemic Reform                     School Choice                     No Child Left Behind                     School Business Partnerships                     Full Service Schools                     Teaching in a World of Change   PART 2:  WORKING WITH STUDENTS   Chapter 4    Who Are the Students?                     Varying Impressions of the Young                     Selected Characteristics of Learners                     Patterns of Development                     Developing a Sense of Efficacy Chapter 5    How Has Diversity Changed Education?                     Benefits of Diversity                     Mutlicultural Education                         Gender Issues                     Goals and Suggestions                     Exceptional Learners Chapter 6    What is Taught and How is it Taught?                     The Curriculum                     Instructional Expertise and Teachers' Dispositions Chapter 7    How Do We Know Students Have Learned?                     Understanding Assessment                     Assessment Purposes                     Assessment Terms                     Assessment and the Instructional Process                     Planning Assessment                     Measurement Options   PART 3:  FORCES SHAPING EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES   Chapter 8    How Did We Get Here?                     The Historical Perspective                     The European Legacy                     Development of American Education Chapter 9    What is the Role of School in Society?                     Education and Tensions in Society                     Sociological Modes of Analysis                     Sociological Perspectives on Educational Issues                     Are Schools Failing? Chapter 10  How Do Philosophical Perspectives Influence Education?                     The Importance of Philosophical Perspectives                     Philosophical Perspectives                     Educational Applications of Philosophical Ideas                     Building a Personal Philosophy of Education Chapter 11  How is Technology Changing Education?                     Looking Ahead                     Technology and Behavior                     Today's Technology: Some Promises                     Today's Technology: Some Challenges Chapter 12  What Do You Need to Know About the Law?                     The Need to Understand the Legal Environment                     Learner Rights and Responsibilities                     Teacher Rights and Responsibilities Chapter 13  Who Controls and Finances Education?                     The Structure of Educational Control                     Financing Education
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