Foundations Of Education 9th Edition Plus Kaleidoscope 11th Edition Plus Pocketguide Apa (Hardcover)

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"This is the most carefully researched and edited text of this nature on the market. It comprehensively covers the range of issues that should be addressed in foundations/introduction to education courses, provides excellent teaching tools and available resources, and offers excellent teaching and learning activities throughout."

"[This] is an extremely well researched and informative textbook. The information is presented to the students in a clear manner. . . . The range of the topics covered in this Foundations of Education textbook is extensive."

"Ornstein and Levine have compiled a comprehensive survey of material important to building a knowledge base for professional practice. It is based on sound scholarship and offers students the opportunity to learn and to think critically about information necessary to meet the standards and guidelines set forth by numerous accrediting and governmental agencies. My overall opinion of this textbook is that it is the best one available to meet the needs of my students and program. . . . It presents the information without editorial (or authorial) comment and I appreciate that stance." --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION, Eleventh Edition, helps students understand the key educational issues and policies affecting American education. Through an array of applied features, the authors help to prepare users for their careers by tying the book's themes to users' future practice. These include "TeachSource Video Cases," "From Pre-Service to Practice" real-world teaching examples, and "Certification Connection Activities." Reflective pedagogy encourages users to form their own unique philosophy of teaching, laying a strong foundation for a lifelong career. Completely up-to-date throughout, this eleventh edition also provides the latest information on accountability, technology, diversity, and many other important topics. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company; 9 edition (July 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618872949
• ISBN-13: 978-0618872947
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,477,743 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 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.