Becoming a Teacher

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Becoming a Teacher is written by Forrest W. Parkay and published by Pearson Higher Ed. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0133072037 (ISBN 10) and 9780133072037 (ISBN 13).

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. With a bright and engaging writing style that enlists the voices from experts as well as novices, Becoming a Teacher explores what it means to be a professional teacher in today’s climate of accountability, high-stakes testing, and changing legislation. The fully revised 9th edition embraces and articulates the changing field of education, outlining ways to be an agent of change in the profession, pinpointing meaningful uses of technology in education, clarifying realities of diversity in the classroom, and clearly outlining past, present, and future thoughts on curriculum, instruction, management, philosophy, and issues in education. This down-to-earth and straightforward approach provides students with the tools and information necessary to answer the questions, “What does it take to become a high quality teacher?” and “Do I want to teach?” Along the way, the author provides practical perspectives for meeting the challenges of teaching. Organized into four parts, the book addresses both functional and foundational topics to give readers a well-rounded view of the teaching profession.