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Title Portrait of a profession : teaching and teachers in the 21st century / edited by David M. Moss, Wendy J. Glenn and Richard L. Schwab
Published Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2005

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 MELB  371.1 Mos/Poa  AVAILABLE
Description xviii, 230 pages ; 25 cm
Series Educate US, 1551-0425
Educate US. 1551-0425
Contents 1. In search of a profession : a history of American teachers / Kate Rousmaniere -- 2. Teacher preparation - transition and turmoil / Michael D. Andrew -- 3. Teachers as leaders, teachers as researchers, teachers who care : The University Of Connecticut's journey / Wendy J. Glenn ... [et al.] -- 4. Walk a mile in their shoes : a day in the life of professional educators / David M. Moss with Shirley Reilly, Christopher Burdman and Sayward Parsons -- 5. Key challenges for teachers : windows into the complexity of American classrooms / John Settlage and Karl F. Wheatley -- 6. Technology and professional development / Allen D. Glenn -- 7. "Highly qualified" teachers and the teaching profession : policy lessons from the field / Barnett Berry, Mandy Hoke and Eric Hirsch -- 8. What's next? : challenges and opportunities facing teachers and the teaching profession / David M. Moss and Wendy J. Glenn
Summary "This 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."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Teaching -- United States -- Philosophy.
Education -- Aims and objectives -- United States.
School improvement programs -- United States.
Author Moss, David M.
Schwab, Richard Lewis.
Glenn, Wendy J., 1970-
LC no. 2004017674
ISBN 0275982181 hardback alkaline paper