description: “Each of the chapters in this book will guide students and enlighten their aspiration, inspiration, patience and passion to become great and competent teachers.” —Christopher T. Vang, California State University — Stanislaus  “The authors encourage students to self-reflect and they provide many practical examples of issues and real life situations that will impact future teachers. I wish I would have had access to this type of information during my freshman year.” —Raymond S. Pastore, Bloomsburg University  “This book is the best text I have yet to review that would train students who are pre-service teachers. The thorough treatment of all current trends meshed with foundational philosophies and reflective questioning makes this book a leader in the field of educating potential teachers.” —Susan H. Christian, Patrick Henry Community College  A multicultural theme is at the center of this book encouraging students to reflect on their own culture, biases and beliefs that they bring to the classroom. This book inspires prospective teachers to remember that if children represent the future of the world, then teachers do in fact touch the future.  Reviewers are calling Touch the Future . . . Teach! “the most reflective book on the market — one that makes prospective teachers really think about the profession and their impact on it.” Written with the express purpose of developing a meaningful understanding of the critical role teachers play in the development of young people in a multicultural society, Diaz, Pelletier, and Provenzo use six themes asthe foundation of their writing:  • multiculturalism and diversity • assumptions and beliefs • professionalism • ethics and social justice • linking theory to practice • standards  Through the use of a carefully designed pedagogical plan, the authors involve readers in the considerations and decision-making that teachers undergo on a day-to-day basis and stimulate prospective teachers to consider their own future. The result is a book that shares an honest overview of teachers and their work. It encourages teachers to reflect upon their roles as individuals who are sensitive and aware of the social and familial aspects of their students’ lives while also being sensitive to personal and emotional needs of students from different backgrounds.  This text comes with access to MyLabSchool—a powerful set of online tools that bring the classroom to life!
language: English
title: Touch the Future Teach!
titlecomplete: Touch the Future Teach!
publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company; 0 edition (2005-09-01)