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Product Identifiers
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN-101305077695
ISBN-139781305077690
eBay Product ID (ePID)203425829
Product Key Features
Number of Pages544 Pages
Publication NameThose Who Can, Teach
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEducation, Sociology / General, Student Life & Student Affairs, General, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Publication Year2015
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorJames Cooper, Cheryl Mason Bolick, Kevin Ryan
Subject AreaSocial Science, Education, Business & Economics
SeriesMindtap Course List Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight40.1 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number14
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2014-942025
Reviews[THOSE WHO CAN, TEACH is a] purposeful introduction to the profession of teaching, promoting reflection in those who are thinking about living the life of a teacher.
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal823/.9/14
Table Of ContentPreface. So Let's Get Started. Part I: SCHOOL AND STUDENTS. 1. Why Teach? 2. What Is a School and What Is It For? 3. Who Are Today's Students in a Diverse Society? 4. What Social Problems Affect Today's Students? 5. What Is Taught? Part II: TEACHERS. 6. What Makes a Teacher Effective? 7. What Should Teachers Know about Technology and Its Impact on Schools? 8. What Are the Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Teachers? Part III: FOUNDATIONS AND THE FUTURE. 9. What Are the Philosophical Foundations of American Education? 10. What Is the History of America's Struggle for Educational Opportunity? 11. How Are Schools Governed, Influenced, and Financed? 12. How Should Education Be Reformed? Part IV: THE TEACHING PROFESSION. 13. What Are Your Job Options in Education? 14. What Can the New Teacher Expect? 15. What Does It Mean to Be a Professional? Before You Close the Book. Appendix. Endnotes. Glossary. Index.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThinking about entering the field of teaching? When you enter a teacher education program, be sure to read THOSE WHO CAN, TEACH, 14th Edition. This book's state-of-the-art and reader-friendly approach will help you make an informed decision about becoming a teacher while inspiring and welcoming them to a rewarding, high-impact career. Using multiple sources, including biographies, narratives, profiles, and interviews with top educators and scholars, the text shows you the realities of teaching. Written by an acclaimed author team, the book's direct, conversational tone invites you to reflect on the satisfactions and problems of teaching in the United States, and casts a teaching career as a positive challenge.