Foundations of education

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION, Eleventh Edition, helps students understand the key educational issues and policies affecting American education. Through an array of applied features, the authors help to prepare students for their careers by tying the book's themes to students' future practice. These include "TeachSource Video Cases," "From Pre-Service to Practice" real-world teaching examples, and "Certification Connection Activities." Reflective pedagogy encourages students to form their own unique philosophy of teaching, laying a strong foundation for a lifelong career. Completely up-to-date throughout, this eleventh edition also provides the latest information on accountability, technology, diversity, and many other important topics.

Part I Understanding The Teaching Profession

1 Motivation, Preparation, and Conditions for the Entering Teacher

2 The Teaching Profession

Part II Historical And Philosophical Foundations

3 World Roots of American Education

4 Pioneers of Modern Teaching

5 Historical Development of American Education

6 Philosophical Roots of Education

Part III Political, Economic, And Legal Foundations

7 Governing and Administering Public Education

8 Financing Public Education

9 Legal Aspects of Education

Part IV Social Foundations

10 Culture, Socialization, and Education

11 Social Class, Race, and School Achievement

12 Providing Equal Educational Opportunity

Part V Curricular Foundations

13 The Changing Purposes of American Education

14 Curriculum and Instruction

Part VI Effective Education: International And American Perspectives

15 International Education

16 School Effectiveness and Reform in the United States

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