Education: The Practice and Profession of Teaching

McNergney, Robert F.

ISBN 10: 0205608175 / ISBN 13: 9780205608171

Published by Pearson, 2008

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00067312141

Synopsis:

 

From the Back Cover:

With cases in every chapter that bring readers into the real world of teaching, this widely admired text integrates the core foundations of education with case-based analysis, practical examples of technology in the classroom, and personal encounters with diversity.

 

Now more than ever teachers are being held accountable for results achieved by their students; now more than ever new teachers must be true education professionals, with a wide grasp of teaching knowledge and the ability to use it to solve real problems. This exciting edition of Education: The Practice and Profession of Teaching melds comprehensive coverage of foundations topics with practical guidance on learning and instruction, and a wealth of insights into how authentic schools, classrooms, and educational systems function.

 

Unique Features:

• Case Studies open every chapter with authentic dilemmas faced by practicing and prospective teachers.
• Case Perspectives at the end of each chapter offer responses to those dilemmas from professional educators, as well as an opportunity for readers to craft their own responses.
• Teachers and the Law boxes explore the legal context of teaching.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Education: The Practice and Profession of ...
Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good