Extend learning beyond the classroom Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that students can purchase on their own or you can assign for your course. Creating a course allows you to personalize your Pearson eText so students see the connection between their reading and what they learn in class, motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText. Text features and benefits include: Discussion of a variety of technologies that enhance learning, including handheld devices, computer-based tutoring programs, and real-time satellite data. These powerful learning experiences are integrated throughout the book and emphasized in Chapter 12. Educational trends related to each chapter topic in the text''s Looking Ahead sections at the ends of chapters. Connection between chapter content to issues being discussed by educators and the public today in the Education in the News feature. Each chapter opens with a current news article.
A more realistic understanding of the problems faced by teachers in today''s classrooms through the book''s Professional Dilemma features that focus on typical classrooms. Exposure to real classroom situations through the text''s Teacher Perspectives feature in which real educators debate topics of importance. A glimpse of education around the world in the Global Perspectives feature, to help students understand and compare U.S. education to other countries. Opportunities to pause and reflect on chapter content, and how it relates to real experiences, in the Journal for Reflection features in each chapter. An informative look at diversity in every chapter, through discussions with marginal icons identifying where the discussions occur. Reflect on Diversity features show how diversity influences teaching and provide questions for better understanding of the examples.
NEW - Developments and issues in education today, including: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Recent technological advancements. Social media in education. The impact of immigration on schools. The effect of economic stress on children and youth. UPDATED - Up-to-date coverage of practical teaching issues such as current teacher employment information and teacher certification requirements. Learning Outcomes - The major sections in each chapter are aligned with measureable learning outcomes that are, in turn, aligned with InTASC standards, which have guided the development of state and national standards for the preparation of teachers. Teaching in Challenging Times - Students are presented with a professional dilemma they could face and are then asked to answer "What are my challenges?" allowing them to reflect on their responses to the dilemma or discuss them in small groups or with the entire class.
School-Based Observation Activities - This end-of-chapter activity invites students to apply chapter content through focused observations. Students have a chance to connect to the schools and classrooms in which they will teach. Portfolio Development Activities - Students are encouraged to create artifacts for their teaching portfolio. Differing Perspectives - Students read about the opposing sides of an educational issue and are directed to determine their stance on these important topics. Web Solutions - These features at the end of each chapter direct students to the Internet for additional resources relevant to the hot topics in the chapter. Benefits of creating a Pearson eText course Share highlights and notes with students. Add your personal teaching style to important topics, call out need-to-know information, or clarify difficult concepts directly in the eText. Access reading analytics.
Use the dashboard to gain insight into how students are working in their eText to plan more effective instruction in and out of class. Schedule readings. Add due dates so that students know exactly what to read to come to class prepared. UPDATED - Read online or offline. Download the mobile app to read wherever life takes you, even offline. The app is available on the App Store® and Google Play(tm) Store. Integrate with your LMS. Get up and running quickly on the first day of class.
LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students with single sign-on access to Pearson eText via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(tm), Brightspace® by D2L®, and Moodle. Note: If you integrate Pearson eText with your LMS, students must redeem or purchase access through the LMS. NEW - Listen and learn. Play the full eText audiobook on the go or at home. (Available with select titles.) Engage learners with compelling media. Videos and animations bring key concepts to life, helping students place what they are reading into context. Embedded Video Notes introduce students to education professionals, diverse classrooms, teaching strategies, and educational challenges.
Video Analysis Exercises in every chapter present an opportunity for students to critically examine a video and respond to open-ended questions using evidence from the video and an understanding of chapter concepts. Expert feedback is provided to scaffold student understanding. UPDATED - Let students check their understanding. Flashcards help students review key terms and concepts. Students can use pre-built flashcards or create their own to study how they like. Check Your Understanding quiz questions align with learning outcomes and appear via a link at the end of each major chapter section and allow readers to test their knowledge of the concepts, research, teaching practices, and educational challenges discussed in each section. Expert feedback is provided after students answer the questions.