Introduction to Teaching: Empowering Educators to Transform Student Learning
Introduction to Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning is a comprehensive guide designed for aspiring educators, focusing on the authentic complexities and rewards of the modern classroom. Authors Gene E. Hall, Linda F. Quinn, and Donna M. Gollnick provide a student-centered framework grounded in evidence-based practices and firsthand narratives. The text is specifically engineered to help future teachers navigate the primary challenge of ensuring all students are learning, placing student outcomes at the center of the educational mission.
The Third Edition offers a realistic portrayal of the teaching profession, addressing critical contemporary issues such as high-stakes testing, reduced school funding, teacher retention challenges, and the Common Core State Standards. By balancing these practical hurdles with the intrinsic joys and inspirations of the career, the authors prepare readers to become transformative figures in their students’ lives. This resource serves as both a practical roadmap and an inspirational call to action for those dedicated to making a tangible difference in the field of education.
Book Details and Metadata
- Title: Introduction to Teaching: Empowering Educators to Transform Student Learning (3rd Edition)
- Alternative Title: Introduction to Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning
- Author: Gene Erwin Hall, Linda F. Quinn, and Donna M. Gollnick
- Edition: 3rd
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1506393896
- ISBN-13: 978-1506393896
- Publication Date: January 17, 2019