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Teaching in America

A Cross-Cultural Guide for International Teachers and Their Employers

Erschienen am 19.10.2010, Auflage: 1/2010
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ISBN/EAN: 9789048169597
Sprache: Englisch
Umfang: XIV, 262 S.
Einband: kartoniertes Buch

Beschreibung

The movement of teachers from mostly English-speaking countries into the U.S. has expanded the flow of skilled laborers to include the area of education. Many of such teachers are coming to teach in critical shortage areas such as mathematics, science, and foreign languages. The purpose of this book is to facilitate the transitions of international teachers from their native countries into American classrooms, using original research. This is done by discussing some of the important issues and theories to consider before and after such transitions, as viewed by international teachers themselves. Important insights about the American society and the educational system are discussed, together with strategies for achieving success in American schools. This ground-breaking, original research-based book contains narratives of real-life international teachers, includes relevant, important theories, and presents targeted issues and strategies for success. In brief, this book is a compendium of the professional, pedagogical, socio-cultural, and psychological landscape of American education.

Inhalt

Acknowledgments.- About the Author.- Introduction.- 1. Making the decision.1.1 Why foreign teachers are coming to teach in America. 1.2 The future of American education and foreign teachers. 1.3 The open door. 1.4 Socio-logistical support system - issues to know before leaving home. 1.5 Know why you are coming to America. 1.6 Moving expenses 1.7 Cost of Living. 1.8 Miscellaneous differences. 1.9 Culture Shock. 1.10 Culture Shock and race issues. 1.11 Recreational Needs for the newcomer. 1.12 America - the consumer reigns. 1.13 Summary.- 2. Education in America. 2.1 The philosophy of American public schools. 2.2 The structure of schools in America. 2.3 Local responsibility for education. 2.4 The urban issue. 2.5 Progression in school. 2.6 Levels of Tertiary institutions and faculty responsibilities in the United States. 2.7 The American School year. 2.8 The profession of teaching in America. 2.9 Professional organizations and the school curriculum. 2.10 Accreditation of educational institutions. 2.11 The general responsibilities of the American teacher. 2.12 Teacher responsibilities, INTASC standards and licensure. 2.13 Summary.- 3. Research and issues of interest for international teachers. 3.1 The influence of culture in schools. 3.2 The international teacher and cross-cultural issues. 3.3 Urban and rural schools and the international teacher. 3.4 Behaviorism, constructivism, and the international teacher. 3.5 The international teacher and teacher induction. 3.6 Pedagogical content knowledge. 3.7 Diversity issues in American education. 3.8 Teaching diverse learners. 3.9 Summary.- 4. Introducing the players. 4.1. The author¿s pedagogical biography. 4.2 Mary¿s pedagogical biography. 4.3 Joe¿s pedagogical biography. 4.4 Inga¿s pedagogical biography. 4.5 Kofi¿s pedagogical biography. 4.6 Summary.- 5. Potential teaching issues for international teachers in American schools. 5.1 Knowledge gaps: introduction to trans-national educational issues. 5.2 Assessment issues. 5.3 Communication issues. 5.4 Communication help for foreigners. 5.5 Textbook issues. 5.6 Teaching method and related issues. 5.7 Teacher-student relations. 5.8 Teacher-parent relations. 5.9 Knowledge shift: international teachers as active learners. 5.10 Pedagogical shift: points for success. 5.11 Summary.- 6. What international teachers can do to become successful. 6.1 Developing a teaching philosophy. 6.2 Effective Classroom management approaches for American middle and high schools. 6.3 The first week of school. 6.4 Professional appearance. 6.5 Effective instructional approaches in the American school. 6.6 Teaching diverse learners. 6.7 Differentiated instruction. 6.8 Technology use and presentations. 6.9 Teaching large classes. 6.10 Assessing large classes. 6.11 Summary.- 7. Implications of research for employers. 7.1 What international teachers bring to American schools. 7.2 Implications of research for employers. 7.3 Taking action. 7.4 Orientations: creating the right infrastructure for international teachers. 7.5 Summary.- Appendix.- References.- Index.