Teachers, Schools, and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education, 2/e
David M. Sadker,
American University Karen Zittleman,
American University
ISBN: 0073378550 Copyright year: 2009
Table of Contents
Part I: Teachers and Students
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 Part II: Foundations
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 Part III: Schools and Classrooms
Chapter 9: Schools: Choices and Challenges
Chapter 10: Curriculum, Standards, and Testing
Chapter 11: Becoming an Effective Teacher
Text Appendix 1: INTASC Reflective Activities for Your Portfolio
Text Appendix 2: Teacher Competency Exams and Praxis Sample Test Questions
Online Appendix A: State Departments of Education
Online Appendix B: Summary of Educational Reform Reports
Online Appendix C: Classroom Observation Guidelines
Online Appendix D: Curricular Tension Points and Trends
Online Appendix E: Q and A Guide to Entering the Teaching Profession