Cambridge University Press ebook Introduction to Education 2E

The transition from student to classroom teacher presents many opportunities and challenges. Introduction to Education: Knowledge, Practice, Engagement welcomes pre-service teachers to the field of education, providing an overview of the context, craft and practice of teaching in Australian schools. Each chapter poses a question about the nature of teaching and explores authentic classroom examples, contemporary research and literature, and the professional, policy and curriculum contexts of teaching. Thoroughly updated, the second edition continues to cover both theoretical and practical topics, with chapters addressing assessment, planning, safe learning environments, professional experience, and working with colleagues, families, carers and communities. Each chapter features: • opening stimulus materials and questions to activate prior learning and challenge assumptions • connections to policy and research with questions to encourage critical thinking and professional literacy • voices of educators and students that provide authentic classroom examples of the practical application of theory Authored by experienced educators, Introduction to Education is an indispensable resource to support emerging teachers beginning their journey to the Australian classroom.