Portrait of a Profession: Teaching and Teachers in the 21st Century

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This provocative 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. Teaching our children is a shared responsibility. The work of teaching described in this book demonstrates clearly that there is much work to be done by all involved. This book will inform and empower a wide range of readers including those considering careers in teaching, those who have children in school, who vote and pay taxes, work in schools, influence policy, or those who are business leaders.

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[A]n impressive collection of essays accurately describing the evolution of teaching and education in the United States....Although dispelling myths is not the primary purpose of this book, it does provide the truth about how education and the profession of teaching came to their current state, much of which contradicts widely held assumptions....This book is a great balance of fact and position and an excellent tool for assessing the truth about where education and teaching stand today compared to years past.-VOYA
[E]xamines highly-debated issues fundamental to a free and open society, including the preparation of teachers (in the past and present), the daily work of teachers, and the influence of current policy on public education.-Library Media Connection
[P]resents a nice overview of the numerous issues facing contemporary US K-12 schools. The book generally targets the roles of and challenges faced by US teachers. It includes chapters focusing on the history of public school teachers; the numerous, complex professional challenges teachers face in their practices; and professional development of teachers....[w]ill be of considerable interest to advanced students and faculty members engaged in teacher preparation. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate, research, and professional collections.-Choice
Districts lacking the proper number of HQTs face requirements to inform parents in Title I schools, and all schools must make HQT figures public. Think about the potential headlines. Then let the trembling begin.-American School Board Journal
This book provides valuable insights into the real world of teaching and will appeal to prospective teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. Recommended.-Library Media Connection
"An impressive collection of essays accurately describing the evolution of teaching and education in the United States....Although dispelling myths is not the primary purpose of this book, it does provide the truth about how education and the profession of teaching came to their current state, much of which contradicts widely held assumptions....This book is a great balance of fact and position and an excellent tool for assessing the truth about where education and teaching stand today compared to years past."-VOYA
"Examines highly-debated issues fundamental to a free and open society, including the preparation of teachers (in the past and present), the daily work of teachers, and the influence of current policy on public education."-Library Media Connection
"Presents a nice overview of the numerous issues facing contemporary US K-12 schools. The book generally targets the roles of and challenges faced by US teachers. It includes chapters focusing on the history of public school teachers; the numerous, complex professional challenges teachers face in their practices; and professional development of teachers....will be of considerable interest to advanced students and faculty members engaged in teacher preparation. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate, research, and professional collections."-Choice
"[A]n impressive collection of essays accurately describing the evolution of teaching and education in the United States....Although dispelling myths is not the primary purpose of this book, it does provide the truth about how education and the profession of teaching came to their current state, much of which contradicts widely held assumptions....This book is a great balance of fact and position and an excellent tool for assessing the truth about where education and teaching stand today compared to years past."-VOYA
"[E]xamines highly-debated issues fundamental to a free and open society, including the preparation of teachers (in the past and present), the daily work of teachers, and the influence of current policy on public education."-Library Media Connection
"Districts lacking the proper number of HQTs face requirements to inform parents in Title I schools, and all schools must make HQT figures public. Think about the potential headlines. Then let the trembling begin."-American School Board Journal
"This book provides valuable insights into the real world of teaching and will appeal to prospective teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. Recommended."-Library Media Connection
"[P]resents a nice overview of the numerous issues facing contemporary US K-12 schools. The book generally targets the roles of and challenges faced by US teachers. It includes chapters focusing on the history of public school teachers; the numerous, complex professional challenges teachers face in their practices; and professional development of teachers....[w]ill be of considerable interest to advanced students and faculty members engaged in teacher preparation. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate, research, and professional collections."-Choice

Author Bio

DAVID M. MOSS is Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. His current research focuses on science education and reform. WENDY J. GLENN is Assistant Professor, Neag School of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Connecticut. Her area of specialization is teaching English in secondary schools, issues of adolescent literacy, and censorship. RICHARD L. SCHWAB is Dean, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. He is active in the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and is an appointee to the National Commission for Teaching and America's Future. He has published extensively on issues related to teacher education, occupational stress and health in educational organizations, and issues in educational technology.