Foundations of Teaching © 2024, 1st Edition
Foundations of Teaching, published by Pearson, introduces students to the pivotal role teachers play in forming individuals and shaping society. The text emphasizes the opportunities for teachers to impart knowledge, foster critical thinking, and nurturing the next generation of citizens and leaders.
- Guide students to consider teaching as a career
- Address current issues in education and teaching
- Explore the most effective teaching strategies
- Investigate evolving technology roles, including AI
- Prepare for industry-recognized certifications
Embrace and articulate the challenges and rewards of becoming a teacher
Provides a realistic view of the challenging environment faced by today’s teachers including issues of culture, technology, and regulation.
Effectively Integrate Technology
The text explores the growing role of technology in the classroom including post-pandemic remote learning tools and artificial intelligence.
Developing a Professional Mindset
Students learn the importance of developing their own teaching styles and strategies and the importance of ongoing professional development.
Understanding the Education System
Students learn the structures and function of today’s education system including finance, legal, and ethical issues.
Preparing for Certification
The text prepares students for the Teaching as a Profession 1 & 2 certification exams offered by YouScience™.
Inspiring the next generation of education leaders through a well-organized, engaging presentation
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Clear Organization
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Extend Learning
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End-of-Chapter Activities
Clear Organization
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives begin each chapter.
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Vocabulary TermsVocabulary Terms clearly defined in the margins.
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Check Your UnderstandingPeriodic Check Your Understanding questions within the chapter keep students on track.
Extend Learning
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Stop and JotStop and Jot features provide opportunities for students to reflect on the topic.
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ActivitiesActivity features promote critical thinking.
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Focus on DiversityFocus on Diversity features provide a different perspective on important topics.
End-of-Chapter Activities
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Teacher’s JournalTeacher’s Journal prompts students to track their progress.
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Observations and InterviewsObservations and Interviews encourages students to interact with active teachers.
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Professional PortfolioProfessional Portfolio helps students develop a portfolio for the next steps in their development.
Access and interact with the Foundations of Teaching content to promote learning
Program Overview
See how the curriculum covers key topics to prepare students for a career path in education.
Interactive eText Overview
Tour the engaging features of the Bookshelf by VitalSource® Student eText.
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The Bookshelf by VitalSource eText platform features include search and navigation, bookmarking, note taking, creating personalized study tools and more. Students can access content anytime, anywhere, including 100% offline access. The latest enhancements to the platform include AI generated assessment questions called Bookshelf CoachMe®.
Additional Foundations of Teaching Resources
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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Student Activity Manual
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Teacher’s Wraparound Edition
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Test Bank with TestGen®
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Visual Aid Presentations
Downloadable Teacher Resources
Download Teacher Resources
Student Activity Manual
The Student Activity Manual provides hands-on practice activities that extend concepts and reinforce learning.
Teacher’s Wraparound Edition
The valuable Teacher’s Wraparound Edition includes the student edition page with point-of-use teaching tips, discussion questions, vocabulary support, and lesson plan suggestions for less advanced, more advanced and special needs students.
Test Bank with TestGen®
The Test Bank includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and True/False questions for each chapter. TestGen helps you quickly create paper quizzes and tests that supplement the content in your textbook, without creating extra work for the teacher.
Visual Aid Presentations
Frequently asked questions about Foundations of Teaching
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What topics are included in the Table of Contents?Part I: The Teaching Profession
Chapter 1: Teaching: Your Chosen Career
Chapter 2: Today’s Teachers
Chapter 3: Today’s Students
Chapter 4: Today’s Schools
Chapter 5: Mental Health
Part 2: The Art of Teaching
Chapter 6: Philosophical Foundations of U.S. Education
Chapter 7: Addressing Learners’ Individual Needs
Chapter 8: Creating a Community of Learners
Chapter 9: Curriculum, Standards, Assessment, and Student Learning
Chapter 10: Integrating Technology and Innovation in the Classroom
Part 3: Foundations of Our Educational System
Chapter 11: Historical Foundations of U.S. Education
Chapter 12: Governance and Finance of U.S. Schools
Chapter 13: Ethical and Legal Issues in U.S. Education
Chapter 14: Becoming a Professional Teacher -
What grade levels is this text appropriate for?Grades 9 - 12
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What types of courses is this text best suited for?This program is designed for Introduction to Teaching or Teaching as a Profession courses.
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Does this course align to any industry certifications?Yes. Foundations of Teaching, 1st Edition prepares students for the Teaching as a Profession 1 & 2 certification exams offered by YouScience™.
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What Student Resources are available?Available Student Resources include the print Student Edition, Student Activity Guide, and Student Edition eText on Bookshelf by VitalSource®.
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What Teacher Resources are available?Available Teacher Resources include the Wraparound Teacher’s Edition, TestGen® Test Bank, PowerPoint® presentations, and Dynamic Rise Presentations.
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What are the digital license options?Student access to the eText on Bookshelf by VitalSource® can be purchased for 1 or 6 years.
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