Becoming a Teacher in a Field-Based Setting An Introduction to Education and Classrooms (with InfoTrac)

, by Wiseman, Donna; Knight, Stephanie; Cooner, Donna

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ISBN: 9780534559182 | 0534559182
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Copyright: 7/13/2001

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Designed to support those teacher-preparatory programs that are becoming more field-based, this text offers a traditional framework for the methods or education course, while adding the field based component. While most texts offer methods and philosophies of teaching, BECOMING A TEACHER IN A FIELD-BASED SETTING presents these and then links all the theory to actual practice. This text is praised for its participatory nature through the use of activities and portfolio entries that help students reflect on their field experiences.

Preface

xiii

Developing a Personal View of Teaching

(30)

Impact of Personal Biography on Teaching

(4)

Childhood Experiences

(1)

Role Models

(1)

Teaching Experiences

(2)

Reasons for Becoming a Teacher

(1)

Characteristics of Good Teachers

(5)

Commitment to Students and Their Learning

(1)

Knowledge of Subjects and How to Convey Content to Students

(2)

Ability to Manage and Monitor Student Learning

(1)

Ability to Think about Teaching and Learn from Experiences

(1)

Participation in Learning Communities

(2)

Teaching as a Lifelong Learning Process

(7)

The Preservice Years

(2)

Beyond the Preservice Years

(2)

Induction

(1)

Competency Building

(1)

Enthusiasm

(1)

Frustration

(1)

Stability

(1)

Winding Down

(1)

Career Exit

(1)

The Formal Steps of Learning to Teach

(6)

Overview of Teacher Education

(2)

Linking Theory and Practice

(1)

School--University Collaboration

(2)

The University and Public School Contributions

(2)

Learning to Teach in a Field-Based Setting

(6)

Reflection in Teacher Education Programs

(1)

Importance of Developing a Personal Philosophy

(1)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

(1)

Related Readings

(1)

References

(3)

Surveying Educational History and Philosophy

(27)

A Brief History of American Schools

(13)

The Early 1600s

(1)

Colonial Schools

(2)

Contributions of Jefferson and Franklin

(1)

The 1880s

(5)

The 1900s and the Progressive Era

(2)

The 1950s and Beyond

(2)

Philosophical Themes

(12)

Idealism

(2)

Realism

(1)

Pragmatism

(1)

Existentialism

(2)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

(3)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

(1)

Related Readings

(1)

References

(2)

Understanding the Current Educational Context

(33)

Twenty Years of Educational Reform, 1980-2000

(4)

Current Educational Themes

(16)

Accountability and Testing

(2)

Standards for Teaching and Learning

(6)

Professionalization of Teaching

(3)

School Choice

(4)

Equitable Education for All Students

(1)

Success in Times of Change

(3)

Theodore Sizer: Essential Schools

(1)

Robert Slavin: Success for All

(1)

James Comer: School Power

(1)

Characteristics of Successful Programs

(1)

The Case Against Change

(7)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

(1)

Related Readings

(1)

References

(3)

Considering Legal and Ethical Issues

(21)

Governmental Authority

(3)

Federal Authority

(1)

State Authority

(1)

Local Authority

(1)

The Laws that Change Educational Contexts

(5)

Equity

(1)

English as a Second Language

(1)

New Arrivals

(1)

Religious Freedom

(1)

Special Needs Students

(1)

Teachers' Legal Rights and Responsibilities

(1)

Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech

100

(1)

Child Abuse

100

(1)

Unions and Negotiations

101

(1)

Students' Rights and Responsibilities

101

(3)

In Loco Parentis and Family Rights

101

(1)

Searches and Seizures

102

(1)

Freedom of Expression

103

(1)

Ethical Issues for Teachers

104

(8)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

109

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

110

(1)

Related Readings

110

(1)

References

110

(2)

Describing the Status of Contemporary Children

112

(29)

Families and Communities

114

(4)

Divorced and Single Parents

114

(1)

Different Family Lifestyles

114

(1)

Working Parents

115

(1)

Homelessness

116

(2)

Diversity in Our Schools

118

(4)

Cultural and Language Diversity of Students

119

(1)

Challenges for Teachers

120

(2)

Societal Changes and Challenges

122

(8)

Poverty

123

(2)

Violence

125

(3)

Health Care

128

(2)

Gender

130

(2)

Learning Disabilities

132

(1)

Resiliency of Children

133

(1)

Providing Equal Educational Access to Learning

134

(7)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

136

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

136

(1)

Related Readings

136

(1)

References

137

(4)

Interpreting Classroom Learning Theory

141

(41)

Learning as Behavior

145

(15)

Classical Conditioning

146

(2)

Operant Conditioning

148

(6)

Observational Learning

154

(3)

Applying Behavioral Theory in the Classroom

157

(1)

Rosenshine's Direct Instruction Model

157

(3)

Learning as Cognition

160

(14)

Comparing Behavioral and Cognitive Approaches

162

(1)

Traditional Cognitive Theory

163

(1)

Cognitive Information Processing Theory

164

(6)

Applying Cognitive Theory in the Classroom

170

(4)

Learning as Constructivism

174

(3)

Putting It All Together: Using Behavioral, Cognitive, and Constructivist Theories

177

(5)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

178

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

179

(1)

Related Readings

179

(1)

References

179

(3)

Establishing a Successful Classroom Environment

182

(40)

Establishing a Personal Management Style

185

(1)

Factors Influencing Classroom Procedures

186

(6)

Home and Social Contexts

186

(2)

Students' Characteristics and Needs

188

(2)

Expectations of Teachers and Learners

190

(1)

The School Context

191

(1)

Instructional Tasks

191

(1)

Developing Effective Classrooms

192

(8)

Recognizing Effective Teaching Behaviors

192

(2)

Creating Positive Interpersonal Relationships

194

(2)

Enhancing On-Task Behavior

196

(4)

Organizing Students, Time, and Materials

200

(15)

Organizing Students

200

(9)

Organizing Time

209

(2)

Organizing Materials

211

(3)

Physical Arrangement

214

(1)

Discipline

215

(2)

Classroom Environments and Decision Making

217

(5)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

218

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

218

(1)

Related Readings

219

(1)

References

219

(3)

Teaching Lessons in Today's Classrooms

222

(32)

Approaches to Classroom Instruction

224

(2)

Teacher-Centered Approaches

224

(1)

Student-Centered Approaches

225

(1)

Establishing Goals for the Classroom

226

(5)

State and National Goals

226

(4)

Assessing Curriculum Needs

230

(1)

Creating, Selecting, and Adapting Resources

231

(1)

Using Technology

232

(2)

Creating Relevant Curriculum

234

(8)

Integrated Instruction

237

(1)

Linking Disciplines

238

(1)

Thematic Teaching

239

(1)

Teaching for Multiple Intelligences

240

(1)

Including Cultural Diversity

241

(1)

Instructional Guidelines

242

(1)

Lesson Planning

243

(2)

Evaluation and Assessment

245

(1)

Becoming a Reflective Teacher

246

(8)

Reflecting on Learning

248

(2)

The Dynamics of Instructional Organization

250

(1)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

250

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

251

(1)

Related Readings

251

(1)

References

252

(2)

Outlining School Contexts, Organization, and Leadership

254

(35)

Community Contexts

257

(8)

Urban Schools

257

(4)

Suburban Schools

261

(2)

Rural Schools

263

(2)

Organizational Contexts

265

(5)

Preschools

266

(1)

Elementary Schools

267

(1)

Intermediate Grades and Middle Schools

268

(1)

Junior High and High Schools

269

(1)

Leadership in Today's Schools

270

(19)

State Policymakers

270

(2)

Local Policymakers and Administrators

272

(4)

School Building Administration and Leadership

276

(3)

Teachers as Leaders

279

(3)

Preservice Teacher Leadership

282

(3)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

285

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

285

(1)

Related Readings

285

(1)

References

286

(3)

Collaborating with Families, Businesses, and the Community

289

(34)

Families as Partners in Education

291

(12)

Characteristics of Family Involvement

294

(1)

Factors that Encourage Family Involvement

294

(3)

Family Involvement in Elementary and Secondary Schools

297

(4)

Challenges of Family Involvement

301

(1)

Teachers' Roles

302

(1)

Community Involvement

303

(2)

Business Partners

305

(3)

School-to-Work Programs

307

(1)

Influences of Business

308

(1)

Interprofessional Partners

308

(6)

Healthy Learners

313

(1)

Corridor of Success

313

(1)

School Families

314

(1)

Churches and Religious Groups

314

(1)

Challenges of Collaboration

315

(8)

Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

318

(1)

InfoTrac College Edition Extension

318

(1)

Related Readings

319

(1)

References

319

(4)

Appendix: Final Portfolio Reflections and Exhibits

323

(2)

Photo Credits

325

(2)

Index

327

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Becoming a Teacher in a Field-Based Setting An Introduction to Education and Classrooms (with InfoTrac)

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