Foundations of Education (Student Text) (Hardcover)

by Allan C. Ornstein (Author), Daniel U. Levine (Author)

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Highly respected in the introduction to educational foundations market, Foundations of Education provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of topics and material typically taught in foundations courses. This text is written for the student who is preparing for a teaching career and needs to understand the key educational issues and policies affecting American education. The comprehensive and substantive coverage includes all foundational areas: social, philosophical, historical, political, economic, curricular, and legal. New features in the Tenth Edition provide a greater emphasis on the theme "From Pre-Service to Practice," helping the authors fulfill their goal of preparing students for their careers. Connecting to Certification sections prepare students for their certification exams, and From Preservice to Practice case studies highlight real-world classroom practices. For the first time, our award-winning CL Video Cases are fully integrated throughout Foundations of Education. Feature boxes and correlations used throughout the chapter direct students to view the videos on the passkey-protected website. The videos further students' understanding of key foundational concepts while allowing them to view real-life classrooms in action.

About the Author
Allan C. Ornstein is Professor of Administration and Instructional Leadership at St. John's University in New York. He received his Ed.D. from New York University and is author of more than 15 texts and 2,000 articles and research papers. Prior to teaching at St. John's, he was a professor of Education at Loyola University in Chicago.

Daniel Levine is a former Professor of Education at the University of Nebraska. He is coauthor, with Robert J. Havighurst, of the Seventh Edition of the classic text, Society and Education. Dr. Levine authors numerous journal articles and papers on the topic of urban education.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 516 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 10 edition (October 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618904123
• ISBN-13: 978-0618904129
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,595 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic on its Subject, August 27, 2004

By	Jorge Malagon "raton de biblioteca" (IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foundations Of Education, Eighth Edition (Paperback)

This is a very good, probably the best textbook available in the U.S. regarding the topic of history and philosophy of education, intended for undergraduate students. The authors did minor updateds to the previous edition. Since there has been little change as to history and philosophy of education in the last few years, you do not have to buy the last edition unless your instructor requires so.
The content is presented in 16 chapters, as follow:
1-2 Teaching profession, preparation of teachers
3-5 World roots of education, Pioneers, historical development of education in the U.S.
6-8 Governing-administering, finances and legal aspects of public education
9-11 Cultural and social aspects, race/social class, equal access to the educational system
12-14 Philosophycal aspects, the purpose of education,curriculum
15-16 Internation education, school effectiveness and reform in the U.S.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, April 5, 2007

By	R. Koppy (Oregon, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Foundations Of Education Media Guide Stand Alone 9th Edition (Pamphlet)

The text is very clear and informative. I've only just started reading it but the format and the language used is great. It really puts the decision of becoming an educator in perspective. It's almost like a parent saying, "Are you sure this is what you want to do? Have you considered, this, that and the other?" I like it! It's exactly what I needed.

4.0 out of 5 stars Foundations of Education Ninth Ed., February 26, 2009

By	That AV Guy (WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foundations Of Education Ninth Edition (Hardcover)

Great book if you are new to the education game. A lot of information on history of education, different philosophies and theories of education. The only negative is the cost. Buy used if you can and save your money for other used textbooks.