Becoming a Teacher Loose-Leaf Version (10th Edition)

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Note: This is the loose-leaf version of Becoming a Teacher and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with the loose-leaf version use ISBN 0134016092. Experts and novices shape a journey through foundational content toward professionalism. 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 todays climate of accountability high-stakes testing and changing legislation. Fully revised the Tenth Edition explores 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 school and classroom diversity and clearly outlining past present and future thoughts on curriculum instruction management philosophy and issues in education. This 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. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video assessments and audio clips. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is: Engaging. The new interactive multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad and Android tablet. Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4 a 7 or 10 tablet or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.