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Portrait of a Profession

Portrait of a Profession

Portrait of a Profession
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by David Moss (Editor); Wendy J. Glenn (Editor); Richard L. Schwab (Editor)

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ABC-Clio, Incorporated , pp. xviii + 230 . Hardback. New.
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  • Title Portrait of a Profession
  • Author David Moss (Editor); Wendy J. Glenn (Editor); Richard L. Schwab (Editor)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Printing
  • Condition New
  • Pages 248
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher ABC-Clio, Incorporated , Westport, Connecticut
  • Publication date pp. xviii + 230
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 6693183
  • ISBN 9780275982188 / 0275982181
  • Weight 1.17 lbs (0.53 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.48 x 6.44 x 0.97 in (24.08 x 16.36 x 2.46 cm)
  • Category Education / Teaching
  • Library of Congress subjects School improvement programs - United States, Education - Aims and objectives - United
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004017674
  • Dewey Decimal Code 371.1
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

This provocative text offers an inside look at the hidden dimensions of teaching. Sometimes controversial, always poignant, the book examines highly debated issues fundamental to a free and open society. School reform is at a critical juncture; the portrait of the profession revealed here serves as a catalyst for change. Chapters discuss such timely and relevant topics as the preparation of teachers past and present, the daily work of teachers, and the influence of current policy on public education.

Teaching our children is a shared responsibility. The work of teaching described in this book demonstrates clearly that there is much work to be done by all involved. This book will inform and empower a wide range of readers including those considering careers in teaching, those who have children in school, who vote and pay taxes, work in schools, influence policy, or those who are business leaders.

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Americans like to hold a vision of a "golden age" of education, when teaching was a noble and valued profession, children were well behaved and attentive, and educational objectives were clear and simple.

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Citations

  • Choice, 06/01/2005, Page 1872
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 12/01/2005, Page 435

About the author

DAVID M. MOSS is Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. His current research focuses on science education and reform.

WENDY J. GLENN is Assistant Professor, Neag School of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Connecticut. Her area of specialization is teaching English in secondary schools, issues of adolescent literacy, and censorship.

RICHARD L. SCHWAB is Dean, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. He is active in the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and is an appointee to the National Commission for Teaching and America's Future. He has published extensively on issues related to teacher education, occupational stress and health in educational organizations, and issues in educational technology.

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