Introduction to Education Knowledge, Practice, Engagement
Title Information Heather Sharp Sue Hudson Noelene Weatherby-Fell Jennifer Charteris Bernard Brown Jason Lodge
Lisa McKay-Brown Tracey Sempowicz Rachel Buchanan Scott Imig Peter Hudson Michaela Vergano Michael Walsh
9781108900188 Available January 2021 Paperback (also available as an eBook and VitalSource enhanced eBook) 500 pages AUD $119.95 / NZD $129.95 Introduction to Education orientates pre-service teachers to the context, craft and practice of teaching in Australian schools as they commence the journey from learner to classroom teacher. Each chapter poses questions about the nature of the education, teaching, learning and guides readers though the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Incorporating recent research and theoretical literature, Introduction to Education contextualises the theory and practice of teaching in Australia through the critical consideration of the professional, policy and curriculum contexts, and the nature of learners and learning. A complimentary enhanced eBook includes interactive questions and answers, weblinks, audio files and downloadable materials for use in the classroom.
Key Features • Chapter opening stimulus materials and questions to activate prior learning and challenge assumptions • The voices of experienced teachers, pre-service teachers and students foster reflective practice skills • Extracts from policy, theoretical and research literature, with questions, supports the development of academic and professional literacy
Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction to education 1. What is a teacher? 2. How do I prepare to be a teacher? 3. Why is the education system organised this way? 4. Who are my students?
Part 3: Working in education contexts 11. How do I create and maintain supportive learning environments? 12. How do I work with colleagues, parents, carers and the community?
Part 4: Developing professional practice Part 2: Understanding learning and understanding 13. How do I make the most of professional experience? teaching 14. When do I stop learning? 5. How do students learn? 6. Why are students taught this? 7. How do I plan effective teaching and learning? 8. How do I implement effective teaching and learning? 9. How do I assess, provide feedback and report on learning? 10. What is in a teacher’s toolkit?
