Teaching, 3rd Edition

Teaching presents a comprehensive introduction about how to become a teacher in today’s society. By studying this text, teachers of tomorrow explore the world of education and investigate teaching as a profession.

The only text of its kind on the market, this unique text presents information about the responsibilities and rewards of being a classroom teacher. Topics include types of learners as well as how humans develop physically, intellectually, and socio-emotionally. In addition, instructional methods necessary to address these factors are covered.

• The text is written specifically for high school students planning to pursue a career in teaching. The friendly writing style and approach make the product unique and for the appropriate grade level.
• In this text, students learn the role and duties of a teacher, including planning, instructional methods, assessment, and classroom management. This helps students become aware of responsibilities that are part of the profession.
• A comprehensive overview about growth and development during the preschool years, middle childhood, and teen years is presented. This information sheds light on the importance of understanding human development in relation to the learner.
• Content is provided about common challenges faced in the teaching profession. This prepares students for the reality of a teaching career.
• All chapters include a feature for Case Study, Perspectives on Teaching, Professional Tip, and Philosophy of Teaching. These features capture student interest about various aspects of teaching.
• A Journaling Activity in the chapter opener provides a writing opportunity. This enables students to apply communication skills as well as recording their thoughts and experiences.

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Teaching presents a comprehensive introduction about how to become a teacher in today’s society. By studying this text, teachers of tomorrow explore the world of education and investigate teaching as a profession.
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Table of Contents

1. The Teaching Profession
2. What Makes an Effective Teacher?
3. The Path to Becoming a Teacher
4. Skills for College and Career
5. The Early History of Education in America
6. The Modern History of Education in America
7. Schools and Society
8. Understanding Human Development
9. The Preschool Years: Growth and Development
10. Middle Childhood: Growth and Development
11. The Teen Years: Growth and Development
12. Understanding and Teaching Diverse Learners
13. Planning for Instruction
14. Instructional Methods
15. Technology for Instruction
16. The Role of Assessment
17. Classroom Management
18. The Challenges of Teaching

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Online Text, 1yr. Indv. Subscription (Instant Access)

Welcome to Teaching (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Teaching)

Front Matter (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Teaching)

Chapter 1 (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Teaching)

Chapter 14 (g-wonlinetextbooks.com Teaching)

Correlations

FCS National Standards Correlations

FCS National Standards for Education and Early Childhood (125 KB)

Florida

Introduction to the Teaching Profession (PDF, 268 KB)

Pre-PAC Correlations

Education Fundamentals (136 KB)

YouScience® Industry Certifications

Teaching as a Profession II (1102) (117 KB)

About the Author(s)

Sharleen L. Kato, Ed.D. - loves teaching as well as learning. She is a professor at Seattle Pacific University where she encourages students to become creative and successful in their chosen career field. She believes that the mission of family and consumer sciences is the key to a myriad of meaningful and fulfilling careers. Dr. Kato has taught undergraduate students for over 25 years. She currently serves as the Family and Consumer Sciences Department Director. Dr. Kato holds a doctorate in education, a master’s in human ecology, and an undergraduate degree in home economics. She travels extensively spending at least two weeks each year serving in an orphanage, teen home, and prenatal clinic in the Philippines.