Those Who Can, Teach 14th Edition by Kevin Ryan –

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Those Who Can, Teach (14th Edition) by Kevin Ryan, James M. Cooper, & Cheryl Mason Bolick

ISBN: 9781305077690

Those Who Can, Teach (14th Edition) by Kevin Ryan, James M. Cooper, and Cheryl Mason Bolick is an essential guide for aspiring educators, offering a comprehensive overview of the teaching profession. The text provides real-world insights into the challenges and rewards of teaching, using diverse sources such as biographies, narratives, profiles, and interviews with top educators and scholars. With its clear, conversational tone, the book encourages reflection on the critical aspects of teaching, preparing future educators for a rewarding and impactful career.

Table of Contents

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Part I: School and Students :

1. Why Teach?

2. What Is a School and What Is It For?

3. Who Are Today’s Students in a Diverse Society?

4. What Social Problems Affect Today’s Students?

5. What Is Taught?

Part II: Teachers :

6. What Makes a Teacher Effective?

7. What Should Teachers Know About Technology and Its Impact on Schools?

8. What Are the Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Teachers?

Part III: Foundations and the Future :

9. What Are the Philosophical Foundations of American Education?

10. What Is the History of America’s Struggle for Educational Opportunity?

11. How Are Schools Governed, Influenced, and Financed?

12. How Should Education Be Reformed?

Part IV: The Teaching Profession :

13. What Are Your Job Options in Education?

14. What Can the New Teacher Expect?

15. What Does It Mean to Be a Professional?

                                                …Before You Close the Book

Appendix :

• Endnotes.
• Glossary.
• Index.