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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Published date: 2005
Edition: 5th edition
Size: 7 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Pages: 466
Publisher's Notes
“This book is well-written and is easily accessible to the reader. Each chapter begins with a good overview of the content and the chapters are divided in meaningful ways.”
—Daniel J. Thompson, Jr., Eastern Connecticut State University “Newman does an excellent job of discussing the growing influence of standardized testing in U.S. public schools.”
—Winfred Pitts, Southeast Missouri State University With clear and accessible writing and the strongest research base and documentation available, America’s Teachers: An Introduction to Education, Fifth Edition accurately reflects how teachers themselves feel about their work. With critical and informative material on teaching as an occupation, the foundations of education, and emerging issues affecting today’s classrooms, this textbook provides prospective teachers with a realistic look at teaching. NEW TO THIS EDITION: - NEW! Internet Blocks Located in every chapter. These blocks are designed to encourage students to explore issues addressed in the text in more depth.
- Stronger emphasis on cultural diversity has been integrated into every chapter, especially in Chapters 6 & 8.
- Information on the importance of state curriculum standards and high-stakes testing as the most prominent school reforms of the early 2000's has been added (Chs. 2, 7, 9 & 11).
- More attention to educational choice and private education, especially home schooling, is present in Chapter 10, “Private Schools versus Public Schools.”
- Updated information on students and youth culture can be found in Chapter 8.
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