TY - BOOK AU - Armstrong,David G. AU - Henson,Kenneth T. AU - Savage,Tom V. TI - Teaching today: an introduction to education SN - 0131595520 AV - LB1775.2 .A75 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Upper Saddle River, N.J. PB - Merrill/Pearson KW - Teaching KW - United States KW - Education KW - Study and teaching KW - Vocational guidance N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes N2 - "Today's classrooms are constantly changing. Are you prepared? Teaching Today introduces you to the challenges and opportunities of teaching in today's classrooms. Decision making is a core skill needed by all teachers. By using this book, you will learn how to analyze and reflect to make informed teaching decisions while exploring your role as a teacher. In addition to learning about the teaching profession, you will also learn successful how-to strategies for working with today's students (Part II) that are unique to this text. Topics include student development and learning, diversity, curriculum and instruction, student assessment, and teacher accountability. With extended coverage on curriculum standards and classroom practice, Teaching Today begins your journey to becoming a professional educator."--Book cover ER -