Becoming a Teacher

Parkay, Forrest W.

ISBN 10: 0133868419 ISBN 13: 9780133868418

Publisher: Pearson, 2015

Synopsis

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(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.

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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.

 

Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:

• Show real examples of students and classrooms. Embedded Videos help illustrate key chapter content. (See Ch. 8, p. 268; Ch. 9, p. 326)
• Check Your Understanding of chapter content. Chapter Quizzes at the end of each chapter help students gauge their understanding of the material covered and receive feedback. (See Ch. 9, p. 337)
• Give students practice teaching on their feet. Teaching on Your Feet features, which describe classroom scenarios, include pop-up windows where students can analyze the scenarios and respond to reflective questions. (See Ch. 8, p. 295; Ch. 9, p. 324)
• Listen to mentors’ advice. Dear Mentor/Dear Student pieces on Part Openers feature audio clips of exchanges between new teachers and their mentors.
• Help students develop their professional viewpoint. Professional Reflection interactive features include videos followed by reflective questions and hints to scaffold their reflections. (See Ch. 8, p. 290; Ch. 10, pp. 343, 352)
• Hear teacher leaders’ insights, challenges, and accomplishments. In Teacher’s Voices: Walk in My Shoes audio clips, teachers share advice, their classroom experiences, and their perspectives on a career in teaching. In the first chapter, the author shares his own teaching experiences. (See Ch. 8, p. 293; Ch. 9, p. 319)

About the Author:

Forrest W. Parkay is Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at Washington State University. He was Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Florida for eight years and at Texas State University for five years. Forrest received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in English education from the University of Illinois-Urbana. He earned his Ph.D. in education at the University of Chicago, and he is a graduate of Harvard University's Management Development Program (MDP). For eight years, Forrest taught at DuSable High School on Chicago's South Side, and he served as Chairman of DuSable's English Department for four years. Forrest is the author or co-author of more than 60 refereed journal articles and several books, including Curriculum Leadership: Readings for Developing Quality Educational Programs (Allyn & Bacon, 2010). His research has appeared in the field's leading peer-reviewed journals, including Phi Delta Kappan, American Journal of Education, and Educational Administration Quarterly. A former Fulbright Scholar at Kasetsart University's Center for Research on Teaching and Teacher Education, in Thailand, Forrest has facilitated educational reform programs and conducted cross-national research in China, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Pakistan, India, and Singapore. He has been a Visiting Professor at Beijing Normal University and at Assumption University in Thailand. His hobbies include classic cars, camping, kayaking, and photography. Forrest is the proud father of four daughters: Anna, Catherine, Rebecca and Anchitta.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0133868419
• ISBN 13: 9780133868418
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Number of pages: 530