Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education (Instructor's Copy) (8th Edition) - Softcover

David G. Armstrong

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135037662 ISBN 13: 9780135037669

Publisher: Pearson, 2009

Synopsis

An introduction to the field of education designed to motivate novice teachers and encourage them to be more reflective, analytical, and self-aware. The book focuses on the four main aspects of teaching: - General characteristics- The varied needs of today's learners - Approaches to management, teaching, and assessment- The influences of technology, philosophy, sociology, and history on today's teachers The text shows the present day reality of teaching in this age of economic reform. It strives to help teachers to record their growth towards becoming a certified teacher through the "Initial Development Portfolio" feature. Organized into three parts, "The Changing Profession, Working with Students," and "Forces Shaping Educational Policies and Practices, " this revised edition continues to help both undergraduate and graduate students develop a broad understanding of the complex world of education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0135037662
• ISBN 13: 9780135037669
• Binding: Paperback