The Professional Educator: A New Introduction to Teaching and SchoolsThis comprehensive and integrative text is designed to introduce teaching as a professional activity that requires a solid grounding in theory and research, responsible judgment, and lifelong professional development. It also provides the student a with a foundation in the social, philosophical, legal, historical, and political aspects of education. The text creates a more practical learning environment than the standard foundations text through a wealth of vivid examples, realistic case studies, and opportunities to practice analyzing and applying implications of theory and research. |
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A First Look | 2 |
Studying Teaching and Schools | 8 |
CHAPTER | 9 |
Copyright | |
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