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PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-100130987468

ISBN-139780130987464

eBay Product ID (ePID)2400207

Product Key Features

Number of Pages432 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEducational Foundations : an Anthology

Publication Year2003

SubjectLeadership, Professional Development, History, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorRoselle K. Chartock

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight25 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2003-008202

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"The author's contributions to the text introductions, questions are excellent. They are well-written and accurate. The discussion and research suggestions are especially effective." Rick A. Breault, University of Indianapolis "All of the selections. . .will generate student interest and are particularly oriented toward encouraging student discussion and reflection." Judy Arnold, Lincoln Memorial University "The author provides excellent preparatory remarks at the front of each selection... [that] aid in their general orientation and expectations. I was very pleased with Chartock's commentaries on the selections as well as her chapter overviews. The 'set-ups' for the selections were thought-provoking and reflective... I approve of the literary approach to educational foundations developed by Chartock." Martin Eigenberger, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, "The author's contributions to the text—introductions, questions—are excellent. They are well-written and accurate. The discussion and research suggestions are especially effective." — Rick A. Breault, University of Indianapolis "All of the selections. . .will generate student interest and are particularly oriented toward encouraging student discussion and reflection." — Judy Arnold, Lincoln Memorial University "The author provides excellent preparatory remarks at the front of each selection... [that] aid in their general orientation and expectations. I was very pleased with Chartock's commentaries on the selections as well as her chapter overviews. The 'set-ups' for the selections were thought-provoking and reflective... I approve of the literary approach to educational foundations developed by Chartock." — Martin Eigenberger, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, "The author's contributions to the text—introductions, questions—are excellent. They are well-written and accurate. The discussion and research suggestions are especially effective." — Rick A. Breault,University of Indianapolis"All of the selections. . .will generate student interest and are particularly oriented toward encouraging student discussion and reflection." — Judy Arnold,Lincoln Memorial University"The author provides excellent preparatory remarks at the front of each selection... [that] aid in their general orientation and expectations. I was very pleased with Chartock's commentaries on the selections as well as her chapter overviews. The 'set-ups' for the selections were thought-provoking and reflective... I approve of the literary approach to educational foundations developed by Chartock." — Martin Eigenberger,University of Wisconsin-Parkside, " The author's contributions to the text—introductions, questions—are excellent. They are well-written and accurate. The discussion and research suggestions are especially effective. " — Rick A. Breault,University of Indianapolis " All of the selections. . .will generate student interest and are particularly oriented toward encouraging student discussion and reflection. " — Judy Arnold,Lincoln Memorial University " The author provides excellent preparatory remarks at the front of each selection... that aid in their general orientation and expectations. I was very pleased with Chartock's commentaries on the selections as well as her chapter overviews. The 'set-ups' for the selections were thought-provoking and reflective... I approve of the literary approach to educational foundations developed by Chartock. " — Martin Eigenberger,University of Wisconsin-Parkside

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal370/.71/1

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of Content 1. Teacher Behavior, Teacher Roles: Teacher Ethics and Experiences. 2. Historical Perspectives. 3. Philosophical Foundations: Approaches to Curriculum Development. 4. The Politics of Education: School Governance, School Funding, and Legal Issues. 5. School Environments. 6. Living and Learning in a Diverse Society: Sociology of Education. Appendix A: Debate Format: Learning through Teamwork and Formal Argument. Appendix B: How to Use This Text: Two Suggested Approaches. Appendix C: Lesson Plan Outline and Sample Plan. Name Index. Subject Index.

SynopsisA very readable book that includes dozens of excerpts from novels, biographies, memoirs, lectures, essays, plays, poetry, and songs, this anthology provides readers with a broad range of opinions, scenarios, and perspectives on education. It examines diversity beyond race, religion, and ethnicity, and addresses a wide range of topics and issues, especially controversial events, movements, and mandates. Interviews, dramatizations, and debates help subjects come alive, making the selections more meaningful. The selections are divided into six important themes: history, philosophy, politics and sociology of education, the nature of schools, and the teaching profession. Each section begins with an illustration from a Norman Rockwell painting, helping readers visualize that theme. An obvious choice for educators, this book is also an excellent read for anyone interested in the social and historical trends in education., For Introduction to Foundations of Education and Introduction to Teaching courses. This very readable text includes dozens of excerpts from novels, biographies, memoirs, lectures, essays, plays, poetry, and songs that explore all of the themes traditionally addressed in the foundations course history, philosophy, politics and sociology of education, the nature of schools, and the teaching profession. This collection of fiction and non-fiction is divided into six themes, and each section begins with a Norman Rockwell painting that helps readers visualize the theme. Through this interdisciplinary approach, future teachers receive the critical information they need in their chosen profession, bringing to life the message that education is, ultimately, all about people.

LC Classification NumberLB17.E393 2003