Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional (3rd Edition)

Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional 3 rd Edition Donald Kauchak and Paul Eggen Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional,the best-selling, case-based text for beginning education students, provides a look at the real world of students, teachers, classrooms, and schools. Authentic case studies provide a framework for chapter discussions and show how chapter topics relate to the real world of teaching. New guided learning features maximize your learning and exploration of teaching. Three themes throughout this textProfessionalism, Diversity, and Reformwill help you decide if teaching is the right career for you as you learn about students in our ever-changing diverse society, read how reform impacts education, and acquire professional knowledge. This third edition invites you to: Become a professional NEW!Learn how to create productive learning environments- Chapter 11 introduces you to the world of well-managed classrooms and their importance, and offers strategies for involving parents in their child's education. NEW!Professional Knowledge: Test Yourself! - Test your knowledge before reading the chapter by taking an interactive survey. Specific feedback is provided throughout every chapter. Preparing for Your Licensure Exam- This case-based feature prepares you to successfully pass the Praxis II exam as well as your individual state licensure exam. ¨ The text's companion website( http://www.prenhall.com/kauchak ) enables future educators in California, Florida, and Texas to explore state-specific educational content and standards, and apply text content through state-specific activities. NEW!Becoming a ProfessionalDVD and feature ¨ In Today's Classroom- Observe teachers and students in their classrooms through videos of classroom-based chapter content. (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13) ¨ ABC News VideoandVideo Perspective- Videos bring to life current and controversial educational issues discussed throughout the text. Answer questions and apply your responses to your professional philosophy or engage in group discussion. (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 11) Decision-Making: Defining Yourself as a Professional- This end-of-chapter feature allows you to decide how to handle a situation related to each chapter's content and consider its implications for your development as a professional educator. Learn about today's diverse students NEW! Teaching in Urban Settings- Learn about the challenges and rewards of teaching in an urban setting and how effective teachers adapt their teaching to meet the needs ofDon Kauchak is the author of 'Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional (3rd Edition)', published 2007 under ISBN 9780131994553 and ISBN 0131994557.