The most reader friendly text in its field, the tenth edition presents a comprehensive overview of education in America. It provides in-depth commentary on educational history, philosophy, and governance, while giving special attention to current critical topics such as the changing federal role in educational finance.Newly revised for this edition, Chapter 4 (Life in School and at Home) now includes obesity, eating disorders, and a revised section on poverty. A major revision of Chapter 5, now titled Reforming America's Schools, includes updates from the stimulus plan based on new reports on federal programs and new funding formulas. Chapter 6 on Curriculum, Standards and Testing has a new section on emerging trends in the curriculum.
PrefacePART I: Teachers and StudentsChapter 1: Becoming a TeacherTeaching Career Is It Right For You?Professionalism at the CrossroadsFrom Normal Schools to Board-Certified TeachersHow Teachers are Prepared TodayUrban Legends about TeachingAmerican Schools: Better Than We Think?We Like QuestionsThe Teachers, Schools and Society ReaderKey Terms and PeopleDiscussion Questions and ActivitiesChapter 2: Different Ways of LearningMultiple IntelligencesIs Gender a Learning Style?Instructional TechnologyAssessmentThe Five MindsMultiple IntelligencesInstructional Technology AssessmentThe Five MindsEmotional IntelligenceLearning StylesDo Boys and Girls Learn Differently?Brain DifferencesExceptional LearnersThe Gifted and TalentedSpecial EducationAssistive TechnologyThe Teachers, Schools, and Society ReaderKey Terms and PeopleDiscussion Questions and ActivitiesChapter 3: Teaching your Diverse StudentsStudent DiversityFailing at FairnessLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students (LGBT)Putting a Price on RacismTheories of Why Some Groups Succeed and Others Do NotFrom the Melting PotlC$