Teach is a vibrant and engaging Introduction to Education textbook, organized around real questions students ask themselves and their professors as they consider a career in teaching.
New chapters present key topics in a more engaging and accessible format without compromising on high quality content.
Organized around the frequently-asked questions of teacher candidates to engage students and help them determine if the teaching profession is for them.
Includes Suggested Reading and Resource lists to direct students to supplemental material.
James W. Fraser is Professor of History and Education at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University.
1. Teaching: Is It For Me? 2. Good Teaching: What Is Its Impact? 3. Student Diversity: Who Will I Teach? 4. Including Everyone: Who Sometimes Gets Overlooked in School? 5. Philosophical and Psychological Theories: How Do Children Learn? 6. Curriculum: What Will I Teach? 7. Motivating, Managing, and Assessing: How Will I Teach? 8. Technology: How Is It Changing Our Schools? 9. Professional Issues: Who Will Influence My Career? 10. Legal, Ethical, and Economic Responsibilities: How Can We Make Our Classrooms Fair? 11. Politics: What Is Its Place in Education? 12. Public Education: What Is Its Purpose in a Democratic Society? 13. Developing a Plan and a Personal Philosophy: Where Do I Go From Here?