Note: This is the loose-leaf version of The Call to Teach and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version, use ISBN 0133783022 .
This important first edition tackles the immediate issues affecting education. Dr Lynch provides context for those issues with coverage of foundational concepts, and goes on to help prospective teachers understand the demands and opportunities involved in this profession: multicultural classrooms, technology and teaching, the achievement gap, school reform. Finally, he outlines the steps they can take to move forward on their career path. Interactive features offer survival tips, consider professional conundrums, highlight important teacher dispositions, and listen in as teachers talk about the issues they face in the classroom. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, video analysis exercises, and assessments.
Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:
- Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
- Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.*
- Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book.
*The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads.
*The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
Considering teaching a calling, this text provides prospective teachers with a look at the issues and opportunities in teaching to help them determine whether or not they have been called to this profession. Explore The Call to Teach through this Interactive Walk-Through!
Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features:
- For a glimpse at the real world of teaching, A Look Inside video features share footage of teachers and administrators discussing and applying chapter concepts. This offers readers an image of real world, K-12 education as it is experienced by those who are already in the field. (See pages 246 and 334 for examples.)
- Chapter Self-Check. Teacher candidates can check their understanding of chapter concepts by taking this Chapter-Self Check. (See pages 120 and 328 for examples.)
- Promoting reflection, the Professional Crossroads feature in every chapter poses a challenging classroom scenario and asks readers to consider all sides of the issue. Reflection questions at the end of each feature ask them to interact with the vignette in a purposeful and reflective way. These can be answered online via our Pearson eText, or spark classroom discussion. (See pages 102 and 257 for examples.)
