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Educational Foundations: An Anthology of Critical Readings
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Why Teach?
Who Are Today′s Students?
What Makes a Good Teacher?
Educational An Anthology of Critical Readings answers these questions and more, providing an exciting alternative to other foundations textbooks. This anthology is aimed at students about to enter the teaching profession, those new to the profession, and anyone interested in carefully examining―and improving―schools and schooling. In this Third Edition, editors Alan S. Canestrari and Bruce A. Marlowe add new essays by classic and contemporary policy shapers and teachers. The readings are bold and refreshing, and their authors eschew unquestioning compliance. By taking a hard look at traditional educational practice, the contributors to this anthology serve as models for the kind of reflective practitioners that its editors hope that students will become while in the field.
Why Teach?
Who Are Today′s Students?
What Makes a Good Teacher?
Educational An Anthology of Critical Readings answers these questions and more, providing an exciting alternative to other foundations textbooks. This anthology is aimed at students about to enter the teaching profession, those new to the profession, and anyone interested in carefully examining―and improving―schools and schooling. In this Third Edition, editors Alan S. Canestrari and Bruce A. Marlowe add new essays by classic and contemporary policy shapers and teachers. The readings are bold and refreshing, and their authors eschew unquestioning compliance. By taking a hard look at traditional educational practice, the contributors to this anthology serve as models for the kind of reflective practitioners that its editors hope that students will become while in the field.
343 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2003
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April 22, 2025
Ya know, for a grad school text book this was pretty enjoyable. This collection of anthologies was really impactful and perhaps my favorite section was the "Why We Teach" section. I really enjoyed hearing other people's thoughts on the "why" of teaching. It also felt so energizing, especially with the end of the year drawing nearer, this was a good energizing boost to get me to the end!
April 22, 2025
I’m not usually an anthology lady, but this was pretty good. The essays that were included were very interesting and definitely highly opinionated. But I enjoyed reading other educators thoughts on the mechanics of teaching and the questions of “why teach.” I can totally see why my prof wanted us reading this text.
May 1, 2023
I read this as a textbook for my Educational Foundations Capstone class.
October 2, 2023
Great book
This book is easy to read and all its content really got my attention. It is a requirement for college and I read it all.
This book is easy to read and all its content really got my attention. It is a requirement for college and I read it all.
May 20, 2013
This was really a great set of critical essays about the state of education. They are frank and to the point, and really get you to think about what is "right" to do in the classroom and in our schools. Some of the essays are uncomfortable, and "ruffle the feathers"...but in a really good way. Recommend this book for pre- and in-service teachers.
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