Foundations of American Education / Edition 6

by L. Dean Webb, Arlene Metha, K. Forbis Jordan

Overview

The Sixth Edition of Foundations of American Education emphasizes the defining topics in education today – a diverse population, an increasingly globalized society, and the impact of standards and assessment on student learning. Explore this text to gain an understanding of how the evolution of education affects today’s teaching and learning in a constantly changing world.

Read, think about, and respond to current educational issues through an engaging ABC News and Video Insight feature providing video and thought-provoking questions connecting chapter content to current and controversial issues in education. In addition, a Controversial Issue feature asks you to consider your values and beliefs as you read about and reflect on controversial school issues complete with for and against statements for your consideration.

Readers will find a new chapter on Assessment, an important part of the teaching and learning process, of particular interest as it highlights the major purposes and types of educational assessment and the role of assessment in standards-based education. A heavily-revised chapter on Education in a Global Context focuses on current educational trends including globalization, changing demographics, and the role of technology in this global environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780137157266
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	02/09/2009
Series:	Pearson Custom Education Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

I. THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

1. Status of the Profession.
2. Development of the Profession.

II. PHILOSOPHY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SCHOOLS.

3. The Major Philosophies.
4. The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice.

III. HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION.

5. American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience.
6. American Education From the Revolution to the Twentieth Century.
7. Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present.

IV. THE SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY.

8. School and Society.
9. Responding to a Diverse and Multicultural Society.
10. Students at Risk.

V. LEGAL AND POLITICAL CONTROL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

11. Legal Framework for the Public Schools.
12. Teachers, Students, and the Law.
13. Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools.

VI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION.

14. The School Curriculum: Development and Design.
15. Instructional Practices in Effective Schools.

VII. PROJECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE.

16. Education for the New Millennium.
Appendix,
Glossary.
Author Index.
Subject Index.