| Description |
xviii, 230 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Educate US. 1551-0425 |
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Educate US. 1551-0425
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
In search of a profession: a history of American teachers / Kate Rousmaniere -- Teacher preparation: transition and turmoil / Michael D. Andrew -- Teachers as leaders, teachers as researchers, teachers who care: the University of Connecticut's journey / Wendy J. Glenn ... [et al.] -- Walk a mile in their shoes: a day in the life of a professional educator / David M. Moss with Shirley Reilly, Christopher Burdman, and Sayward Parsons -- Key challenges for teachers: windows into the complexity of American classrooms / John Settlage and Karl F. Wheatley -- Technology and professional development / Allen D. Glenn -- "Highly qualified" teachers and the teaching profession: policy lessons from the field / Burnett Berry, Mandy Hoke, and Eric Hirsch -- What's next? challenges and opportunities facing teachers and the teaching profession / David M. Moss and Wendy J. Glenn. |
| Summary |
"This text offers an inside look at the hidden dimensions of teaching. Sometimes controversial, always poignant, the book examines highly debated issues fundamental to a free and open society. School reform is at a critical juncture; the portrait of the profession revealed here serves as a catalyst for change. Chapters discuss such timely and relevant topics as the preparation of teachers past and present, the daily work of teachers, and the influence of current policy on public education."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Teaching -- United States -- Philosophy.
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Education -- Aims and objectives -- United States.
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School improvement programs -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Glenn, Wendy J., 1970-
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Moss, David M.
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Schwab, Richard Lewis.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Portrait of a profession. Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2005 (OCoLC)607531035 |
| ISBN |
0275982181 alkaline paper |
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9780275982188 alkaline paper |
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