Education in America explores and reflects on:
The nature and value of education, quality educators, and teaching and learning in our country.
Historical, philosophical, social, and political issues, including teacher diversity, culturally responsive teaching, and safety and security.
The discovery of personal values, attitudes, and attributes about the role of learners, teachers, schools and educational systems ina democratic society.
Current standards, requirements, and trends in early childhood through secondary education.
The perforated pages in Education in America provide:
- Observation and interview forms to document field experiences
- Ready-to-use worksheets and assignments
- Graphic Organizers
- Student reflection pages
Features.
Student Contributors
Objectives Addressed in Education in America
List of Graphs and Charts
Section I The Field of Education
Chapter 1 Educational Philosophies
Chapter 2 Educational Organizations
Section II Quality Educators
Chapter 3 Art & Science
Chapter 4 Highly Qualified
Chapter 5 Teacher & Student Diversity
Chapter 6 Benefits & Challenges of Teaching
Section III Teaching & Learning
Chapter 7 Pedagogy & Learning Environments
Chapter 8 Curriculum & Assessment
Appendices
Appendix 1 Bibliography
Appendix 2 Additional Field Experience Forms
Appendix 3 Additional Worksheets & Assignments