Description: This book was written to provide students with an introduction to the field of education. The book is broken into chapters that focus on questions students may have about education in general. Although some chapters may go into more depth than others, this is created as an introductory text.
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Attribution
Author Biographies
1. Why Teach?
2. What is the Purpose of School?
3. Who are Today's Students?
4. How Do Social Issues Affect Students?
5. What is Taught?
6. What Makes an Effective Teacher?
7. What is a Positive Classroom Environment?
8. What are the Ethical and Legal Issues in Schools?
9. What is an Educational Philosophy?
10. Excellence or Equity...Which is More Important?
11. What Can a New Teacher Expect?
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