"Current Issues and Trends in Education" synthesizes political,
theoretical, social, and practical topics in a 21st Century context
and addresses multicultural education, technology, and gender
issues. This text is accessible enough to be used in an
introductory education class and yet sophisticated enough to serve
as a graduate textbook. It is comprehensive in dealing with issues
facing educators today, such as demographics, changing perceptions
and research in human development and learning, and education in
nontraditional settings. NEW to this Edition:
- New chapter (6) on assessment includes discussion of
questionable testing practices.
- New chapter (7) reflects current events such as the impact of
No Child Left Behind, including Highly Qualified Teachers, PRAXIS
and teacher testing ).
- Chapter on developmentally appropriate practice (8)has been
updated and expanded to include best practice guidelines for a
wider age range of students.
- Discusses the pros and cons of technology as it relates to
education, including topics ranging from assistive technology to
Internet abuse and iPod mania.
- Addresses teachers', students', and parents' rights and
responsibilities, including attitudes and dispositions, effective
communication, and active participation versus passive/victim
mentality.
- Provides new ways of looking at the organization of schools,
including the pros and cons of various issues related to teacher
education.
- Covers current theories related to education, including change
theory and attribution theory.
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General
| Imprint: |
Merrill
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2006 |
| First published: |
July 2006 |
| Authors: |
Jerry Aldridge
• Renitta Goldman
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 153 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
224 |
| Edition: |
2nd edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-205-48620-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-205-48620-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780205486205 |
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