Transitions in American Education: A Social History of Teaching [Paperback]

This book is a concise social history of teaching from the colonial period to the present. By revealing the words of teachers themselves, it brings their stories to life. Synthesizing decades of research on teaching, it places important topics such as discipline in the classroom, technology, and cultural diversity within historical perspective. This is an accessible and informative narrative, laced with the unique perspective of pioneering teachers. Those preparing for teaching careers at all levels will profit from this book, its thorough bibliography, and several informative appendixes. -- History
This is an accessible and informative narrative, laced with the unique perspective of pioneering teachers. Those preparing for teaching careers at all levels will profit from this book, its thorough bibliography, and several informative appendices. -- History
[A] clear and highly useful schematic way of viewing the history of elementary school teaching. -- The Newberry Library
the book serves well as a social history of American education. It broadens readers' understanding of the teacher's place in American social history, and is a great resource, due to the extensive bibliography. -- The Educational Forum
[A] clear and highly useful schematic way of viewing the history of elementary school teaching. -- The Newberry LibraryPreface Acknowledgements Chapter 1. The Cycles of Educational Change Chapter 2. Our Diverse Cultural History Chapter 3. The Struggle for Diversity Chapter 4. Goodbye, Mr. Chips Chapter 5. Race and Ethnicity in the Teaching Profession Chapter 6. Instruction Chapter 7. Moral Education Chapter 8. Discipline Chapter 9. Just outside the Classroom Chapter 10. America's Third Educational Transition Appendix 1. Research Note Appendix 2. Selected Internet Sites Notes Bibliography IndexParkerson, Donald; PakerslCY