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Teachers, Schools, and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education (Out of print)

AUTHOR Zittleman, Karen; Sadker, David M.
PUBLISHER McGraw-Hill Education (10/23/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Teachers Schools and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education, 5th Edition, offers a broad, diverse, and stimulating view of education. Written in an engaging, student-friendly style, readers are immersed in an inspiring world of the teacher where current education headlines are brought to life. The text provides a broad yet precise exposure to the realities of teaching and the role of education in our society. The text helps to answer important questions such as: Do I want to become a teacher? How do I become the best teacher possible? What should a professional in the field of education know? How are schools and teaching changing?

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ISBN-13: 9781259913792
ISBN-10: 1259913791
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0005
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Page Count: 416
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 7.90 x 0.60 x 9.80 inches
Weight: 1.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General
Dewey Decimal: 371.102
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017030189
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Teachers Schools and Society: A Brief Introduction to Education, 5th Edition, offers a broad, diverse, and stimulating view of education. Written in an engaging, student-friendly style, readers are immersed in an inspiring world of the teacher where current education headlines are brought to life. The text provides a broad yet precise exposure to the realities of teaching and the role of education in our society. The text helps to answer important questions such as: Do I want to become a teacher? How do I become the best teacher possible? What should a professional in the field of education know? How are schools and teaching changing?

Instructors and students can access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect(R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:

  • SmartBook(R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.
  • Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.
  • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.
  • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.
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Author: Zittleman, Karen
Karen R. Zittleman came to American University as a graduate student, worked with Dr. Sadker on gender equity research, then began researching teacher education issues, and now has graduated to co-author of this text. Karen brings both energy and insights to this textbook. Karen attended the University of Wisconsin for her bachelor s degree, and American University for her master s and doctorate. She teaches at American University s School of Education, and has been a virtual teacher for several courses offered online through the Women s Educational Equity Act. Her articles about gender, Title IX, and teacher education appear in the Journal of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, Phi Delta Kappan, Principal and other professional journals. She is a contributing author to Teaching and Gender Equity: Foundations, Skills, Methods and Strategies (Lawrence Erlbaum publishers), and has created several equity websites. Karen has also authored Making Public Schools Great for Every Girl and Boy, an instructional guide on promoting equity in math and science instruction (National Educational Association), and educational film guides for A Hero for Daisy and Apple Pie: Raising Champions. She is project manager for Myra Sadker Advocates. Karen s research interests have focused on educational equity, foundations of education, teacher preparation, and spirituality in education.
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