The Teaching Profession in a Nutshell
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 152
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 152
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The Teaching Profession in a Nutshell is a concise textbook that gives readers an overview of the teaching profession in the United States. It is integral that upcoming teachers are equipped with knowledge of the historical events that shaped the U.S. school system and educational philosophies that will guide students in their future teaching endeavors. From learning how to construct an effective lesson plan and managing current and diverse issues in education to having a legal and ethical understanding of the teaching profession, this textbook introduces new education students to essential pieces of the historical, philosophical, diverse, and ethical foundations of education that are crucial to their journey as an effective teacher.
Preface
Foreword
CHAPTER 1 Portrait of a Teacher
Metaphors for Teachers
What Is Motivation?
History of Education in America
The Fate of Native Americans
The American Colonial Period (1600–1776)
The Role of Teachers During the Colonial Period
The American Early National Period (1776–1840)
The American Common School Period (1840–1880)
The American Progressive Period (1880–1921)
The Great Depression (1921–1940)
The Civil Rights Movement (1950–1960)
Philosophy of Education
What is your Philosophy of Education?
Summary
CHAPTER 2 Serving Students
Perspectives on Language Acquisition
Historical Developments in Bilingual Education
Model Bilingual Programs
History and Development of Special Education Services in America
Summary
CHAPTER 3 Effective Teaching
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Emotional Intelligence
Pedagogy
Lesson Planning
Summary
CHAPTER 4 The Ethics of Teaching
Philosophical Developments Behind Ethics
Code of Ethics for Teachers
Summary
References
Dr. Charity Embley is a Filipino-American immigrant based in Lubbock, Texas. She started her journey as an educator by teaching high school Science, General Education Development (GED), and post-secondary technology courses. She is currently an Associate Professor under the Teacher Education Program at Odessa College. Dr. Embley also teaches a bilingualism and multilingualism foundation course with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Charity has 23 years of teaching experiences.
Dr. Embley earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University with an area of concentration in Language, Diversity, and Literacy Studies; as well as supplemental study abroad on Spanish Language and Culture from Universidad Pontificia De Salamanca in Salamanca, and internships in dual language schools in Spain. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, a bachelor's degree in Biology and Teacher Education, as well as an associate degree in Computer Science. Charity’s research work and publications focus on adult and adolescent literacy, child development, Asian American literature, special education, culturally responsive curriculum in K-16, and the integration of literacy practices in teacher preparation programs.
Her current work includes a co-authored book entitled, “Purposeful Development of Professional Learning Processes: Considerations for Pedagogy, Research and Practice” under DIO Press and available for pre-order; as well as a biographical narrative entitled, “The Wagon Journey to Dickens: Vignettes of Grit by Pearl Jones.” Dr. Embley also has publications in refereed academic journals, as well as published poems under Visual Verse and Tejas Covido.
The Teaching Profession in a Nutshell is a concise textbook that gives readers an overview of the teaching profession in the United States. It is integral that upcoming teachers are equipped with knowledge of the historical events that shaped the U.S. school system and educational philosophies that will guide students in their future teaching endeavors. From learning how to construct an effective lesson plan and managing current and diverse issues in education to having a legal and ethical understanding of the teaching profession, this textbook introduces new education students to essential pieces of the historical, philosophical, diverse, and ethical foundations of education that are crucial to their journey as an effective teacher.
Preface
Foreword
CHAPTER 1 Portrait of a Teacher
Metaphors for Teachers
What Is Motivation?
History of Education in America
The Fate of Native Americans
The American Colonial Period (1600–1776)
The Role of Teachers During the Colonial Period
The American Early National Period (1776–1840)
The American Common School Period (1840–1880)
The American Progressive Period (1880–1921)
The Great Depression (1921–1940)
The Civil Rights Movement (1950–1960)
Philosophy of Education
What is your Philosophy of Education?
Summary
CHAPTER 2 Serving Students
Perspectives on Language Acquisition
Historical Developments in Bilingual Education
Model Bilingual Programs
History and Development of Special Education Services in America
Summary
CHAPTER 3 Effective Teaching
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Emotional Intelligence
Pedagogy
Lesson Planning
Summary
CHAPTER 4 The Ethics of Teaching
Philosophical Developments Behind Ethics
Code of Ethics for Teachers
Summary
References
Dr. Charity Embley is a Filipino-American immigrant based in Lubbock, Texas. She started her journey as an educator by teaching high school Science, General Education Development (GED), and post-secondary technology courses. She is currently an Associate Professor under the Teacher Education Program at Odessa College. Dr. Embley also teaches a bilingualism and multilingualism foundation course with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Charity has 23 years of teaching experiences.
Dr. Embley earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University with an area of concentration in Language, Diversity, and Literacy Studies; as well as supplemental study abroad on Spanish Language and Culture from Universidad Pontificia De Salamanca in Salamanca, and internships in dual language schools in Spain. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, a bachelor's degree in Biology and Teacher Education, as well as an associate degree in Computer Science. Charity’s research work and publications focus on adult and adolescent literacy, child development, Asian American literature, special education, culturally responsive curriculum in K-16, and the integration of literacy practices in teacher preparation programs.
Her current work includes a co-authored book entitled, “Purposeful Development of Professional Learning Processes: Considerations for Pedagogy, Research and Practice” under DIO Press and available for pre-order; as well as a biographical narrative entitled, “The Wagon Journey to Dickens: Vignettes of Grit by Pearl Jones.” Dr. Embley also has publications in refereed academic journals, as well as published poems under Visual Verse and Tejas Covido.