Building Teachers: A Constructivist Approach to Introducing Education
By David Jerner Martin, Kimberly S. Loomis
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Designed from the ground up with a constructivist framework, BUILDING TEACHERS: A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH TO INTRODUCING EDUCATION, 2nd Edition helps future teachers create their own understanding of education. As Martin and Loomis address the key topics generally covered in an introductory text, they encourage students to develop their own understandings by connecting their prior knowledge, experiences, and biases with new experiences to which they will be exposed during the course. Highlights of the new edition include stronger standards integration and expanded material on diversity and technology. By interacting with the materials presented, rather than merely memorizing the text's content, readers learn what teaching is all about in an exploratory, inquiring, constructivist-based manner. In turn, they can help the children in their classrooms learn meaningfully.
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Designed from the ground up with a constructivist framework, BUILDING TEACHERS: A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH TO INTRODUCING EDUCATION, 2nd Edition helps future teachers create their own understanding of education. As Martin and Loomis address the key topics generally covered in an introductory text, they encourage students to develop their own understandings by connecting their prior knowledge, experiences, and biases with new experiences to which they will be exposed during the course. Highlights of the new edition include stronger standards integration and expanded material on diversity and technology. By interacting with the materials presented, rather than merely memorizing the text's content, readers learn what teaching is all about in an exploratory, inquiring, constructivist-based manner. In turn, they can help the children in their classrooms learn meaningfully.
Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.
A unique "To The Student" introductory section eases readers into the book's methodology and helps them understand the functions of its various features.
Exploratory "Building Block" features help students begin to construct their conceptualizations of the topic under discussion. These features (several in every chapter) encourage students to access their prior knowledge of the topic. Then, they set the stage for personal inquiries and enable students to explain and validate the conclusions and constructions they have formed. As a result, students internalize their knowledge and gain more confidence in their understanding of the topic.
"From the Field" boxes feature the first-person testimony of practicing teachers from across the United States, many of whom are recent state teacher-of-the-year award winners. As students read these features, they gain insight into real-life challenges and experiences in today's classroom setting.
"Your Portfolio" at the end of each chapter contains activities and assignments that can be used as the basis for portfolio artifacts. Examples include activities that may be completed in the field and suggestions for reflective writing.
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Part I. Self
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