Publisher's Synopsis
Give your students a real look at the teaching profession!
Learning to Teach covers the many facets of teaching by offering a descriptive glimse of this career, both in and out of the classroom. This text is intended for one-semester courses that are exploring teaching as a career, or as part of introductory coursework in a teacher preparation program.
Six easy-to-read sections introduce concepts including:
- Teaching as a Multifaceted Career
- Teacher as a Scientist and Scholar
- Teacher as Craftsman
- Teacher as Politician
- Teacher as Advocate
- Teacher as Artist
Each section is designed to promote discussion, and encourage self-exploration by actively engaging the reader. For a complete description, clink on the links above for Table of Contents and Features and Benefits
Features Include:
- Helpful tools such as definition boxes, charts and figures, and ""think about it"" questions to facilitate dialogue and interaction
- Coverage of ""hot-button"" issues such as accountability, standardized testing, and school funding
- Exploration of the history and society on teaching and how it influences the classroom today
