Introduction to Education: A Diverse Perspective on Teaching
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 216
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 216
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Introduction to Education: A Diverse Perspective on Teaching helps beginning education students make informed decisions about becoming a teacher and ensures that they have a diverse up-to-date picture of the ever-changing face of education. The textbook highlights meaningful uses of technology in the classroom; outlines the realities of diversity in the classroom; and addresses classroom management from every angle and perspective. The textbook provides classroom scenarios and examples, hands-on applications and incorporates thought provoking discussion questions that bring diverse topics/concepts to life, allowing students to better relate to, understand, and apply the material. Overall, the textbook provides a realistic and diverse look at the world of teaching and views the reader as the agent of change in the teaching profession.
The author used her background knowledge and real-life experiences from teaching in urban, suburban, and rural settings to examine teaching and learning from a diverse perspective to make the content relevant.
The 2nd edition of this text includes increased emphasis on culturally responsive teaching and chapters that address curriculum, standards, student learning, becoming a professional teacher, technology integration and classroom management.
Introduction to Education: A Diverse Perspective on Teaching is accompanied by an ancillary guide/ teacher resource manual that includes:
- Chapter outlines
- Supporting supplements
- Chapter overviews
- Key terms and concepts
- Discussion questions
- In-class activities
- Test Bank
Chapter 1 Teaching: Are You Going to Sink or Swim Your First Year?
What Is Teaching?
The Importance of Teaching
Sink or Swim: Obstacles of Novice Teachers
Theory of Motivation
Theory of Perception
Theory of Self-Efficacy
Teachers’ Salaries
Classroom Management Strand: Designing the Classroom Layout
Mentoring Novice Teachers
Teacher Expectations and Realities
Is Teaching a Profession?
Diversity
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 2 The A,B,C’s of Classroom Management
Overview
What Is Classroom Management?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Canter’s Assertive Discipline
B.F. Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Behavior Managment Plan
Highly Qualified Teachers Possess Effective Classroom Management
Summary
The A,B,C’s of Classroom Management are
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 3 Curriculum and Instruction: The 5 W’s of a Curriculum (Who, What, When, Where and Why)
A Passion for Teaching the Curriculum
Who Will I Teach?
What Will I Teach?
Will I Teach Common Core State Standards?
Why the CCSS Are Important
How was the Content and Standards Selected?
When Will I Teach?
Where Will I Teach?
Why Do I Want to Teach?
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 4 Learning via Technology: Is There an App for That?
Technology: The Catalyst for Change
Technology and Education Reform
Technology Integration
Simulations
Video Case Studies
Is There an App for that Skill?
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 5 Diversity
Diversity in the Classroom
Ethnicity
Intellectual Diversity
Gender and Sexuality
Environmental Factors
Nature vs. Nurture
Diversity among Teachers
Increasing Diversity Amongst Teachers via the Call Me MISTER Program
Understanding the Range of Disabilities
Multiculturalism, Ethics, and the Law
Language Barriers and Special Needs Strategies
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 6 Teaching in Multicultural Settings
Diverse Classrooms: Opportunity for All
Taking a Positive Approach
Personalizing Teaching
A Reason for Optimism
The Teacher’s Decision
The Teacher’s Role
Case Study: Incorporating Text Sets in the Social Studies Classroom
Dos for Teachers in Multicultural Classrooms
Don’ts for Teachers in Multicultural Classrooms
Selecting Ethnic Materials
Case Studies
Academic Achievement by Everyone
The Teacher’s Wider Role
Using Process to Praise Diversity
Director of Learning
Counselor and Guidance Worker
Mediator of Culture
Link with the Community
Member of the School Staff
Member of the Profession
Vignettes
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 7 Providing Special Education Supports in Urban Schools: High-Needs Communities and Culturally, Linguistically Diverse Students
The Context of High-Needs Urban Schools
Avoiding the Deficit Model in Urban Education
Children from Culturally, Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
Second Language Acquisition
Title I Interventions for Disadvantaged Students
The Achievement Gap Debate in Urban Schools
Issues of Access to Qualified Teachers
Cultural Incongruity between Teachers and Students in Urban Schools
Bias and Overrepresentation Issues in Special Education
Explaining the Overrepresentation of Minority Groups in Special Education
The Referral Process
Assessment Bias
The Placement Process
Is Disproportionality Really a Problem?
Does Special Education Improve Outcomes for Minority Children in Urban Schools?
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 8 The Response to Intervention, Referral, and Placement Process
The Role of the Classroom Teacher
Response to Intervention
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Students Referred for Special Education
Referral for Special Education Services
Activities of the Multidisciplinary Team
Reviewing the Past
Determining Eligibility
Ineligibility
Developing Individualized Educational Programs
Who Plans the IEP?
What Does the IEP Include?
Plan for Developing an IEP
Reviewing and Revising IEPs
Transition Plan
Individualized Family Service Plan
Summary
Discussion Questions
Internet Resources
References
Chapter 9 Politics in the School
Politics in Your Community
Accountability and Academic Standards
Standards in Action
Politics and State Standards—The NCLB Issue
Standardized Testing
High-Stakes Testing
Teaching to the Test
School Funding
The Downside of School Funding
Funding and Teacher Quality
What Can Be Done?
School Branding
Summary
Discussion Questions
References
Chapter 10 Assessment: Managing Student Progress
Establishing a Comprehensive Assessment System
Evaluating Student Learning
Types of Measures and Assessments
Determining What to Assess
Assessing What Students Have Learned
Assessment in Action
Questions for Reflection
Record Keeping
Report Cards
Portfolios
Questions for Reflection
Summary
Discussion Questions
References