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Introduction to the Foundations of American Education

by: Johnson, James A.; Dupuis, Victor L.; Musial, Diann L.; Hall, Gene E.; Gollnick, Donna M.

Introduction to the Foundations of American Education

by: Johnson, James A.; Dupuis, Victor L.; Musial, Diann L.; Hall, Gene E.; Gollnick, Donna M.

ISBN 13:
9780205323876
ISBN 10:
0205323871
Edition: 12th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2002
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Keeping pace with current issues and trends, this classic text offers solid coverage of the foundational areas of education.This best-selling text continues to develop successful teachers by providing a broad introduction to the foundations of education based on interesting and current discussion of important theory and practice. The text offers a thorough overview of the historical, legal, philosophical, social, and practical aspects of American education. Each chapter is written by one of the five main authors, all respected authorities in their fields.

INTASC Standards Table

NCATE Standards Table

List of Features

xxi

Preface

xxiii

PART ONE The Profession of Teaching

xxx

Viewing Education through Professional Lenses

(2)

Teaching as a Profession

Education in the News: No Crisis, but Trouble on the Way

(1)

Learner Outcomes

(1)

Today's Teachers

(13)

The Importance of Teachers to Society

(1)

The Public View of Teachers and Schools

(2)

Who Teaches?

(4)

Teachers Needed

(6)

Teaching as a Profession

(7)

Characteristics of a Profession

(2)

Quality Assurance Continuum

(4)

Professional Responsibilities

(1)

Debate

Should Nationally Certified Teachers Be Paid More?

(5)

Professional Dilemma

Who Is Cheating Now?

(1)

Reflecting on One's Practice

(5)

Relevant Research

Making Meaning of the Educational Portfolios

(1)

Working with Colleagues, Other Professionals, and Students' Families

(1)

Participating in the Profession

(5)

Global Perspectives

Education International

(1)

Challenges Affecting Teachers

(5)

Salaries

(5)

Working Conditions

(1)

Beginning and Continuing a Teaching Career

(4)

Becoming Licensed

(1)

Searching for a Teaching Position

(1)

Remaining a Teacher

(1)

Summary

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Journal Entries

(1)

Portfolio Development

(1)

School-Based Experiences

(1)

Websites

(1)

Notes

(1)

Bibliography

(2)

State Teacher Licensure Offices

(2)

Professional and Religious Education Associations: A Selected List

(2)

PART TWO School and Society

(110)

Viewing Education through Sociological Lenses

(2)

Diversity in Society

Education in the News: Little Newcomers in a Strange Land

(1)

Learner Outcomes

(2)

Culture and Society

(2)

Characteristics of Culture

(1)

Dominant or Mainstream Culture

(1)

Microcultural Groups

(1)

Diversity and Education

(4)

Assimilation

(1)

Cultural Pluralism

(1)

Cultural Choice

(1)

Socioeconomic Status

(4)

Social Stratification

(1)

Class Structure

(1)

Poverty

(2)

Ethnicity and Race

(3)

Race

(1)

Ethnicity

(1)

Ethnic Diversity

(2)

Relevant Research

Development of Racial and Gender Identity

(1)

Gender

(3)

Differences between Females and Males

(3)

Global Perspectives

Poverty, Illiteracy, and School Attendance in China

(1)

Sexual Orientation

(1)

Language

(2)

Language Diversity

(1)

Dialectal Diversity

(1)

Professional Dilemma

Communicating with Parents of English Language Learners

(1)

Exceptionalities

(2)

Inclusion

(1)

Debate

Are Too Many Kids Labeled Gifted?

(2)

Cultural Differences

(1)

Disproportionate Placements

(1)

Religion

(2)

Religious Pluralism

(1)

Religion in Schools

(1)

Geography

(3)

Rural Communities

(1)

Suburban Communities

(1)

Urban Communities

(1)

Cultural Identity

(1)

Intragroup Differences

(1)

Biculturalism and Multiculturalism

(1)

Summary

(2)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Journal Entries

(1)

Portfolio Development

(1)

School-Based Experiences

(1)

Websites

(1)

Notes

(1)

Bibliography

(2)

Schools Facing Social challenges

Education in the News: Racial Gap in Schools Splits a Town Proud of Diversity

101

(1)

Learner Outcomes

101

(2)

Groups in Society

103

(5)

Power and Domination

103

(2)

Ethnocentrism

105

(1)

Prejudice and Discrimination

106

(2)

Today's Families

108

(2)

Parenting

109

(1)

Professional Dilemma

What If He Has Two Mommies?

110

(1)

Latchkey Children

110

(2)

Homeless Students

112

(1)

Abuse

112

(1)

Today's Youth

113

(9)

Who Is This Generation?

114

(2)

Challenges of Youth Culture

116

(6)

Democracy and Schooling

122

(2)

Equality and Education

122

(2)

Relevant Research

Conflict of Liberal Discourse and Self-Interest

124

(1)

Roles of Schools

125

(2)

Purposes of Schools

127

(3)

Debate

Can Retention Be Good for a Student?

130

(2)

Whose Schools?

132

(1)

Global Perspectives

Universal Values

133

(1)

Democratic Schools

133

(2)

Summary

135

(1)

Discussion Questions

136

(1)

Journal Entries

136

(1)

Portfolio Development

137

(1)

School-Based Experiences

137

(1)

Websites

137

(1)

Notes

138

(1)

Bibliography

139

(2)

Education That is Multicultural

Education in the News: Internet at School is Changing Work of Students---and Teachers

141

(1)

Learner Outcomes

142

(1)

Undergirding Tenets

143

(3)

Diversity

144

(1)

Social Justice and Equality

145

(1)

Global Perspectives

Antiracist and Multicultural Education

146

(1)

Culture of the School

146

(2)

Traditions

147

(1)

Hidden Curriculum

147

(1)

Culturally Relevant Teaching

148

(5)

Building on cultural Context

148

(1)

Centering the Cultures of Students

149

(2)

Validating Student Voices

151

(2)

Debate

Should We Correct Students' Grammar All the Time, Every Time?

153

(1)

Educational Challenges

154

(5)

The Challenge of Technology and Equity

155

(2)

The Challenge of Gender-Sensitive Education

157

(2)

Relevant Research

Boys and Girls in Performance-Based Science Classrooms

159

(1)

The Challenge of Language Diversity

159

(2)

Teachers as Social Activists

161

(2)

Thinking Critically

161

(1)

Practicing Equity in the Classroom

162

(1)

Professional Dilemma

Harassment in Schools

163

(1)

Teaching for Social Justice

163

(1)

Involving Communities and Families

164

(1)

Summary

165

(1)

Discussion Questions

166

(1)

Journal Entries

166

(1)

Portfolio Development

166

(1)

School-Based Experiences

167

(1)

Websites

167

(1)

Notes

168

(1)

Bibliography

169

(1)

PART THREE Governance and Support of American Education

170

(108)

Viewing Education through Organizational Lenses

171

(2)

Organizing and Paying for American Education

Education in the News: Study: School Choice Popular; Academic Results are Unclear

173

(1)

Learner Outcomes

174

(1)

The Structure of the American Education System

175

(22)

The Organization of Schools

176

(4)

Organization of the School District

180

(2)

Organization of Education at the State Level

182

(4)

The Federal Government's Role in Education

186

(3)

Other Types of Education Agencies

189

(1)

Choice: Increasing Options along with Uncertain Outcomes

190

(5)

Issues Related to Organization and Structure

195

(2)

Professional Dilemma

What is the Appropriate Role for Teachers When the Politics Get Rough?

197

(3)

The Financing of Education: Sources of Funds and the Move from Equity to Adequacy

200

(6)

A System of Taxation and Support for Schools

201

(5)

Relevant Research

Reform of School Finance in Michigan

206

(2)

Debate

Has Student Fund-Raising Gone Too Far?

208

(2)

Education Spending

210

(3)

Perennial School Finance Issues

213

(2)

Accountability

215

(4)

Global Perspectives

International Comparisons in Spending for Schools

219

(1)

Summary

220

(2)

Discussion Questions

222

(1)

Journal Entries

222

(1)

Portfolio Development

223

(1)

School-Based Experiences

223

(1)

Websites

223

(1)

Notes

224

(1)

Bibliography

225

(2)

Legal Foundations of Education

Education in the News: Prayers are Heard at Football Games Despite Ruling

227

(1)

Learner Outcomes

227

(2)

Legal Aspects of Education

229

(18)

Legal Provisions for Education: The U.S. Constitution

229

(2)

Church and State

231

(8)

Segregation and Desegregation

239

(5)

Equal Opportunity

244

(3)

Professional Dilemma

What Will You Do If a Child in Your Classroom Has AIDS?

247

(1)

Teachers' Rights and Responsibilities

248

(1)

Conditions of Employment

248

(6)

Academic Freedom

254

(2)

Liability for Negligence

256

Students' Rights and Responsibilities

248

(14)

Students' Rights as Citizens

259

(3)

Debate

Should Teachers and Support Staff Be Able to Suspend Students?

262

(3)

Students' Rights and Responsibilities in School

265

(7)

Relevant Research

Zero Tolerance, Zero Sense

272

(1)

Global Perspectives

Legal Aspects of Education in Other Countries

272

(2)

Summary

274

(1)

Discussion Questions

275

(1)

Journal Entries

275

(1)

Portfolio Development

276

(1)

School-Based Experiences

276

(1)

Websites

276

(1)

Notes

277

(1)

Bibliography

277

(1)

PART FOUR Historical Foundations of Education

278

(96)

Viewing Education through Historical Lenses

279

(2)

Antecedents of American Education

Education in the News: Quintilian Defines ``An Ideal Teacher''

281

(1)

Learner Outcomes

281

(1)

The Beginnings of Education (to A. D. 476)

282

(1)

Global Perspectives

Educational Ideas Borrowed from around the World

283

(1)

Non-Western Education

283

(2)

Western Education ---The Greeks

285

(2)

Western Education---The Romans

287

(1)

Relevant Research

School Violence

288

(1)

Education in the Middle Ages (476--1300)

289

(2)

The Dark Ages (400--1000)

289

(1)

The Revival of Learning

290

(1)

Professional Dilemma

Can a Knowledge of History Help to Improve Multicultural Education?

291

(1)

Education in Transition (1300--1700)

291

(3)

The Renaissance

292

(1)

The Reformation

292

(2)

Modern Period (1700-Present)

294

(2)

The Age of Reason

294

(1)

The Emergence of Common Man

295

(1)

Debate

Should Kids Read Goosebumps?

296

(4)

summary

300

(1)

Discussion Questions

301

(1)

Journal Entries

301

(1)

Portfolio Development

302

(1)

School-Based Experiences

302

(1)

Websites

302

(1)

Notes

302

(1)

Bibliography

303

(2)

The Important Role of Education in Our Developing Nation

Education in the News: Why Study History?

305

(1)

Learner outcomes

306

(1)

Providing Education in the New World

307

(3)

Colonial Education

307

(2)

The Struggle for Universal Elementary Education

309

(1)

Global Perspectives

Educational Transplantation from Europe

310

(1)

The Need for Secondary Schools

311

(2)

Aims of American Education

313

(1)

Relevant Research

Critiquing Historical Sources

314

(2)

History of Federal Involvement

316

(1)

Preparation of Teachers

317

(1)

Global Perspectives

European Beginnings of Teacher Training

317

(4)

Evolution of Teaching Materials

321

(1)

Debate

Should NEA Affiliates Help Get Rid of Bad Teachers?

322

(5)

Education for Diverse Populations

327

(5)

Education of African Americans

327

(4)

Education of Women

331

(1)

Global Perspectives

Maria Montessori

332

(1)

Private Education in America

333

(1)

Professional Dilemma

Can a Teacher Both Defend and Criticize Past and Present Schools?

334

(2)

Summary

336

(1)

Discussion Questions

337

(1)

Journal Entries

337

(1)

Portfolio Development

338

(1)

School-Based Experiences

338

(1)

Websites

338

(1)

Notes

339

(1)

Bibliography

339

(2)

Using Recent History to Improve Student Learning

Education in the News: Is History Knowable?

341

(51)

Learner Outcomes

392

More Students and Bigger Schools

342

(4)

The Rapid Growth of the Educational Enterprise

342

(1)

School District Consolidation

343

(2)

Growth of Programs

345

(1)

Debate

Should Seat Belts Be Mandatory on School Buses?

346

(3)

Relevant Research

Student Homework

349

(2)

A Developing Profession

351

(6)

The Increasing Complexity of the Educational Enterprise

351

(6)

Recent Trends in Education

357

(3)

New Emphases in Education

358

(2)

Global Perspectives

Jean Piaget

360

(2)

Professional Dilemma

How Can the Busy Teacher Keep Up with Historical and Contemporary Research?

362

(1)

Global Perspectives

Educators' Worldwide Responsibility

363

(3)

Summary

366

(1)

Discussion Questions

367

(1)

Journal Entries

367

(1)

Portfolio Development

368

(1)

School-Based Experiences

368

(1)

Websites

368

(1)

Notes

369

(1)

Bibliography

369

(1)

Important Dates in the History of Western Education

370

(4)

PART FIVE Philosophical Foundations of Education

374

(86)

Viewing Education through Philosophical Lenses

375

(2)

Philosophy: The Passion to Understand

Education in the News: The Cheating Game

377

(1)

Learner Outcomes

378

(1)

Structure and Methodology of Philosophy

378

(6)

The Branches of Philosophy

379

(2)

Thinking as a Philosopher

381

(3)

Professional Dilemma

Should Ethics Be Taught in Public Schools?

384

(1)

Schools of Philosophy and Their Influence on Education

385

(2)

Idealism

386

(1)

Relevant Research

Teaching for Critical Thinking

387

(2)

Realism

389

(3)

Pragmatism

392

(1)

Existentialism

393

(1)

Debate

Should Schools Sell Cola Companies Exclusive Rights?

394

(3)

Eastern Ways of Knowing

397

(2)

Global Perspectives

The Fabric of Eastern Ways of Knowing

399

(1)

Native North American Ways of Knowing

400

(2)

Summary

402

(1)

Discussion Questions

403

(1)

Journal Entries

403

(1)

Portfolio Development

403

(1)

School-Based Experiences

403

(1)

Websites

404

(1)

Notes

404

(1)

Bibliography

405

(2)

Educational Theory in American Schools: Philosophy in Action

Education in the News: A Wake-Up Call

407

(1)

Learner Outcomes

407

(3)

Authoritarian Educational Theories

410

(3)

Perennialism

410

(2)

Essentialism

412

(1)

Debate

Should Today's Education Be Relevant to Tomorrow's Job Market?

413

(3)

Behaviorism

416

(2)

Positivism

418

(1)

Nonauthoritarian Educational Theories

419

(7)

Progressivism

419

(2)

Reconstructionism

421

(2)

Humanism

423

(2)

Constructivism

425

(1)

Professional Dilemma

Should I Use Homogeneous or Heterogeneous Ability Grouping?

426

(1)

Relevant Research

Developing Authentic Assessments

427

(2)

Global Perspectives

Looking beyond the Boundaries

429

(1)

Summary

430

(1)

Discussion Questions

430

(1)

Journal Entries

431

(1)

Portfolio Development

431

(1)

School-Based Experiences

431

(1)

Websites

431

(1)

Notes

432

(1)

Bibliography

432

(3)

Building an Educational Philosophy

Education in the News: Authors Add Character to Curriculum

435

(1)

Learner Outcomes

436

(2)

Using Philosophy in the Classroom

438

(2)

Classroom Organization

438

(2)

Debate

Is Environmental Education Scaring Our Kids to Death?

440

(2)

Motivation

442

(1)

Relevant Research

The Three C's of Safe Schools: Cooperation, Conflict Resolution, and Civic Values

443

(2)

Discipline

445

(2)

Professional Dilemma

Should You Use Authentic Assessment to Grade Students?

447

(1)

Classroom Climate

448

(3)

Using Philosophy Beyond the Classroom

451

(4)

Teachers as Change Agents

451

(2)

Teachers as Leaders

453

(2)

Global Perspectives

The World as Classroom

455

(1)

Summary

455

(2)

Discussion Questions

457

(1)

Journal Entries

457

(1)

Portfolio Development

457

(1)

School-Based Experiences

457

(1)

Websites

458

(1)

Notes

458

(1)

Bibliography

459

(1)

PART SIX Student Programs, Teacher Practices, and Standards-Based Education and Assessment

460

(117)

Viewing Education through Program Development Lenses

461

(2)

Designing Programs for Learners

Education in the News: Charter Schools Working Together

463

(1)

Learner Outcomes

463

(1)

Types of Curriculum Design

464

(3)

Separate Courses Design

464

(1)

Fused Courses Design

465

(1)

Core Courses Design

466

(1)

Activity Courses Design

466

(1)

Students Served by the Curriculum

467

(2)

Terminal Students

467

(1)

College-Bound Students

468

(1)

Vocational-Technical Students

468

(1)

Destination Unknown

468

(1)

Nontraditional Students

468

(1)

Purposes of Curriculum

469

(5)

General Education

469

(2)

Exploratory Education

471

(1)

Education for Career

472

(2)

Alternative Curriculum Programs

474

(1)

Charter Schools

474

(1)

Debate

Are Charter Schools Eroding Support for Public Schools?

475

(2)

Effective Schools

477

(1)

School Vouchers

478

(1)

Outcomes-Based Education

478

(1)

Private Industry

479

(1)

Essential Schools

480

(1)

Magnet Schools

480

(1)

Relevant Research

Do Magnet Schools Boost Achievement?

481

(1)

Home-Based Schools

481

(1)

The Comer Model

482

(1)

Global Perspectives

Schools of Reconciliation in Northern Ireland

483

(1)

Putting Change in Perspective

484

(1)

Assessing the Magnitude of Change

484

(1)

Professional Dilemma

``I've Been There, Seen That, Done That Before''

485

(1)

Restructuring Schools

486

(1)

Transforming Schools

486

(1)

Summary

487

(1)

Discussion Questions

488

(1)

Journal Entries

488

(1)

Portfolio Development

488

(1)

School-Based Experiences

488

(1)

Websites

488

(1)

Notes

489

(1)

Bibliography

489

(2)

Providing Instruction

Education in the News: Program Recognizes Teachers' Extra Efforts

491

(1)

Learner Outcomes

491

(1)

Organizing Teachers to Provide Instruction

492

(2)

School Organization

493

(1)

Global Perspectives

German Education

494

(1)

Graded and Nongraded Schools

495

(2)

Arrangements for Staff

497

(1)

Instructional Scheduling

498

(1)

Relevant Research

Block Scheduling Can Enhance the School Climate

499

(1)

Organizing Students

500

(2)

Class Size for Management and Grouping

500

(1)

Grouping Philosophy

500

(2)

Professional Dilemma

Adjusting the Attitude of Learners

502

(1)

Instructional Practices

503

(1)

Goals for Learning

503

(1)

Models of Learning

504

(5)

Mastery Model

505

(1)

Individualized Models

505

(1)

Thinking Skills Model

506

(1)

Hunter Model

507

(1)

Teacher Expectation and Student Achievement Model

508

(1)

4Mat Model

508

(1)

Instructional Technology

509

(6)

Classroom Learning Centers

510

(1)

Educational Television

511

(1)

Computer Technology in Education

512

(1)

Personal Computers

513

(2)

Debate

Should School Computer Labs Be Phased Out?

515

(4)

Summary

519

(1)

Discussion Questions

520

(1)

Journal Entries

520

(1)

Portfolio Development

520

(1)

School-Based Experiences

520

(1)

Websites

520

(1)

Notes

521

(1)

Bibliography

521

(1)

Domains of Learning

522

(3)

Standards-Based Education and Assessment

Education in the News: High-Stakes Testing: They're Here and They're Not Going Away

525

(1)

Learner Outcomes

526

(1)

Standards-Based Education

527

(10)

Differing Conceptions of Standards

527

(3)

Differing Uses of Standards

530

(1)

Differing Sources of Standards

530

(1)

Three Types of Standards

531

(2)

An Example of National Performance Standards

533

(1)

Standards Frameworks

534

(1)

The Debate over Setting Standards

535

(1)

The Ongoing Debate over the Value of Standards

535

(2)

Global Perspectives

Australia Is Exploring a New Approach to Education Reform

537

(1)

The Changing Face of Assessment

537

(8)

What Is Assessment?

538

(1)

Purposes for Assessment

539

(2)

Authentic Contextualized Assessment

541

(2)

Methods of Authentic Assessment

543

(2)

Relevant Research

A Case Study of Alternative Assessment: Student, Teacher, and Observer Perceptions in a Ninth Grade Biology Classroom

545

(1)

Designing Authentic Performance Assessments

546

(5)

Professional Aspects of Good Assessments

551

(1)

The Ups and Downs of Testing

552

(3)

Professional Dilemma

What Is the Proper Way to Prepare for High-Stakes, State-Mandated Tests?

555

(1)

Debate

Should States Determine the Specifics of Education Standards?

556

(1)

Bringing Standards to the Classroom: A True Story

557

(18)

A School District Moves to Standards-Based Education

558

(2)

Assessing Student Learning in Standards-Based Education

560

(1)

Supporting Teachers and Students in Implementing Standards-Based Education

561

(6)

Standards-Based Education as a Paradigm Change

567

(2)

Summary

569

(1)

Discussion Questions

570

(1)

Journal Entries

571

(1)

Portfolio Development

571

(1)

School-Based Experiences

571

(1)

Websites

572

(1)

Notes

572

(1)

Bibliography

573

(2)

Epilogue: Education in the Twenty-First Century

Debate

Will Public Education Survive the Next Century?

575

(2)

Name Index

577

(4)

Subject Index

581

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