Introduction to teaching : becoming a professional /
Donald Kauchak and Paul Eggen.
- 3rd ed.
- Upper Saddle River, N.J. : PH/Merrill/Pearson, c2008.
- xxxii, 528 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. +
Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-503) and indexes.
Do I want to be a teacher? -- Developing as a professional -- Helping diverse learners succeed in today's classrooms -- Changes in American society: their influences on today's schools -- Education in the United States: its historical roots -- Educational philosophy: the intellectual foundations of American education -- The organization of American schools -- Governance and finance: regulating and funding schools -- School law: ethical and legal influences on teaching -- The school curriculum -- Creating productive learning environments -- Instruction in American classrooms -- Technology in American schools.