Foundations Of American Education

The Sixth Edition of Foundations of American Education emphasizes the definingtopics in education today a diverse population an increasingly globalizedsociety ... » 

The Sixth Edition of Foundations of American Education emphasizes the definingtopics in education today a diverse population an increasingly globalizedsociety and the impact of standards and assessment on student learning.Explore this text to gain an understanding of how the evolution of educationaffects todays teaching and learning in a constantly changing world. Readthink about and respond to current educational issues through an engaging ABCNews and Video Insight feature providing video and thoughtprovoking questionsconnecting chapter content to current and controversial issues in education. Inaddition a Controversial Issue feature asks you to consider your values andbeliefs as you read about and reflect on controversial school issues completewith for and against statements for your consideration. Readers will find a newchapter on Assessment an important part of the teaching and learning processof particular interest as it highlights the major purposes and types ofeducational assessment and the role of assessment in standardsbased education.A heavilyrevised chapter on Education in a Global Context focuses on currenteducational trends including globalization changing demographics and the roleof technology in this global environment. «