{"product_id":"narratives-from-the-classroom","title":"Narratives from the Classroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The stories kept me wanting more and the lessons are valuable information for pre-service teachers. Bravo!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—Sharon Ulanoff, \u003cem\u003eCalifornia State University, Los Angeles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eNarratives from the Classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ewill be useful in its ability to stimulate students to get in touch with their past experiences in education in a critical way. The questions offer a natural beginning for sharing experiences. In this way, beliefs and values can be recognized, scrutinized, and defended.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—James Curtiss, \u003cem\u003eWayne State College\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"These narratives provide expansive opportunities for reflection and encourage each student to come to their own understanding about what it means to be a teacher.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—Betty C. Eng, \u003cem\u003eHong Kong Institute of Education\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order for pre-service teachers to fully understand what it means to choose teaching as a career, it is important for them to connect with experienced teachers who can share their experiences of what occurs within the walls of schools. Narrative accounts of teachers′ experiences with students, parents, administrators and colleagues are an excellent way for pre-service teachers to obtain a clearer picture of what teaching really involves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarratives from the Classroom: An Introduction to Teaching\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces the reader to many of the important classroom issues surrounding the field of teaching. This book is unique in that it is a collection of personal accounts and ideas written by the teachers and teacher educators who lived those experiences. Because this is an introduction to teaching, each chapter addresses a different topic, ranging from the purpose of schools and teachers, issues about policies and programs in the school, and various practices found within the classroom walls. There is also a section that addresses preparation for the job market and what the first year of teaching is like. This book deliberately avoids being prescriptive and encourages the reader to form his or her own conclusions about the presented issues.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarratives from the Classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed as a supplemental text for teacher education courses, especially those at the introductory stages. Beginning teachers and anyone considering teaching as a career will also find this collection an important and insightful addition to their libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditor′s introduction to each narrative provides context   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions and further readings stimulate the reader′s engagement and commitment to the topic   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarratives provide readers with significant exposure to 16 experienced teachers and teacher educators   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage includes diverse experiences and opinions from authors of various ethnic backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245675336024,"sku":"9781412904070","price":182.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412904070.jpg?v=1777771824","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/narratives-from-the-classroom","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}