Foundations of education - Ornstein, Allan C.; Levine, Daniel U., 1935-; Gutek, Gerald Lee. (Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011)
Pt. 1. Understanding the teaching profession. Motivation, preparation, and conditions for the entering teacher ; The teaching profession -- Pt. 2. Historical and philosophical foundations. World roots of American education ; Pioneers of teaching and learning ; Historical development of American education ; Philosophical roots of education -- Pt. 3. Political, economic, and legal foundations. Governing and administering public education ; Financing public education ; Legal aspects of education -- Pt. 4. Social foundations. Culture, socialization, and education ; Social class, race, and school achievement ; Providing equal educational opportunity -- Pt. 5. Curricular foundations. The changing purposes of American education ; Curriculum and instruction -- Pt. 6. Effective education: international and American perspectives. International education ; School effectiveness and return in the United States -- Glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Education -- Study and teaching -- United states; Education -- History; Education -- United States -- History; Teaching -- Handbooks, manuals, etc