Becoming a Teacher (FlexChoice Version) (5th Edition) - Softcover

Parkay, Forrest W.; Stanford, Beverly Hardcastle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205349870 ISBN 13: 9780205349876

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2001

Synopsis

Parkay (Washington State U.) and Stanford (Azusa Pacific U.) present the fifth edition of this teacher-trainee textbook, which includes new chapters on the use of educational technologies, on reflecting on the realities of teaching, and on controversial trends and issues which have stirred public opinion and drawn media attention in recent years. The new FlexChoice version is a shorter, affordable paperback text which is supplemented with additional material and activities on a companion website. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Aspiring teachers often have many questions about this career field that the are on the threshold of entering. This book presents and answers those questions in an easy-to-read format to help readers begin their journey of becoming a professional teacher. Key Topics: With contributions from high-performing teachers, readers are provided with practical advice for meeting the complex challenges of teaching. The book begins with a focus on teachers and teaching, helping readers determine if teaching is a good choice for them. It continues with discussion of the foundations of education (historical, social, cultural, etc.) and then moves to exploring student characteristics and the worlds of the classroom and the school. The book concludes by considering the trends that will impact the quest to become an effective teacher. Market: Aspiring teachers, novice educators, and those seeking a career change.

About the Author:

Forrest W. Parkay and Beverly Hardcastle Stanford

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0205349870
• ISBN 13: 9780205349876
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 458