The Power of Teaching: Readings on the Philosophical, Theoretical, and Practical Issues Associated with Teaching and Learning

The Power of Teaching: Readings on the Philosophical, Theoretical, and Practical Issues Associated with Teaching and Learning provides preservice K-12 teachers with a collection of curated readings that help them prepare for their future in teaching.

The reader is divided into five units, each addressing one broadly defined topic in education. The first unit introduces readers to the multiple complexities associated with learning to teach effectively. The second unit contains four articles that explore a variety of pedagogical perspectives. In the third unit, readers are provided with a brief survey of a variety of purposes that shape the overarching mission of schools. The fourth unit features five readings that address the importance of creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The final unit posits a successful multicultural approach involves self-reflection, a deep understanding of culture, and respect for culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Designed to educate and empower, The Power of Teaching is an ideal anthology for courses and programs in K-12 education.

Kelly E. Demers is an associate professor of education at Saint Anselm College, where she teaches courses on multicultural perspectives, ESOL instruction, and arts integration. She received her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Boston College and a M.Ed. from Lesley University.

Diana Sherman is an assistant professor of education at Saint Anselm College, where she teaches courses on elementary mathematics methods, principles of teaching and learning, and fundamentals of pedagogy. Dr. Sherman earned Ph.D. with a focus in mathematics education from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a M.S. in mathematics (elementary) from Central Connecticut State University.