Becoming a Teacher, 11th Edition

Explore the world teaching today through first-person stories and in-depth coverage of current issues With a bright and engaging writing style that enlists the voices of 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. \n \nBecoming a Teacher embraces and articulates the challenges of the field of education, outlining ways to be an agent of change in the profession; pinpointing meaningful uses of technology in the classroom; clarifying the realities of diversity in the classroom; and clearly outlining past, present, and future thoughts on curriculum, instruction, assessment, management, philosophy, and issues in education. The down-to-earth and straightforward approach provides students with the tools and information necessary to answer the question, �Is teaching for me?� Fully revised, the 11th Edition includes increased emphasis on culturally responsive teaching; two new chapters that address curriculum, standards, and student learning (Ch. 11) and becoming a professional teacher (Ch. 13); a thoroughly revised chapter on integrating technology into teaching (Ch. 12); emphasis on teacher preparation and STEM; and expanded chapter coverage to address the most current trends and issues in teaching such as students of undocumented immigrant parents, adverse childhood experiences (ACE), and trauma-sensitive schools. Becoming a Teacher, 11th Edition is also available via Revel�, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.Becoming a Teacher 11th Edition is written by Forrest W. Parkay and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Becoming a Teacher are 9780135185216, 0135185211 and the print ISBNs are 9780134990552, 0134990552. Additional ISBNs include 9780135167472, 9780135185261.