Teaching Today: An Introduction to Education

by David G. Armstrong, Tom V. Savage, Kenneth T. Henson

This interesting introduction to education and teaching uses a reader-engaging style to explore the full spectrum of the field. Using reality as a springboard, it offers many hands-on opportunities to reflect, to analyze, and to develop effective decision-making and leadership skills. The authors provide clear, research-based coverage of relevant topics that relate to the profession's social, historical and philosophical foundations; characteristics of learners; school reform and theories associated with instruction; management; and evaluation. It truly prepares readers to become altruistic, innovative teachers in a climate of constant change. Chapter topics include becoming a professional educator, legal issues affecting teachers, the diverse needs of a variety of learners, effective instruction, classroom management and discipline, assessing learning, influences on teachers and learners, and the influence of curriculum. For teachers in today's classrooms and the teachers of tomorrow.

472 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Qing Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Among the plethora of new and old professions, teaching is unique in its power of shaping the future and, no less significantly, impacting the present.

The book is informative and practical in its dealing with the reality. Even though the book is mainly about k-12 education in America, it’s easy to see similar concerns and struggles across countries.

Especially interesting is the chapter on the influence of philosophical perspectives and the importance of building a personal philosophy of education. Is there any other profession for which a personal philosophy is as important?