Planning for teaching : an introduction to education / Robert W. Richey

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Aspects of planning -- Part II. Teachers and their work -- Part III. Economic and legal aspects of teaching -- Part IV. Nature of our school system -- Part V. Our educational heritage -- Part VI. Broader concepts of education.

he first edition of this book developed from the questions and expressed concerns of over 4,000 students who were enrolled in an introductory education course at Indiana University. It represented the results of over four years' intensive experimentation with materials for the course. Each subsequent edition has undergone critical testing and appraisal from which many modifications and improvements in the book have come. It is a pleasure to express appreciation to the many students and colleagues at Indiana University and to other educators throughout the nation for their generous efforts and thoughtful suggestions. In terms of the present edition, I especially wish to thank the following people for excellent depth reviews of the third edition and/or their penetrating reviews of the manuscript for the fourth edition: Dr. George Ryden, Southwestern State College, Weatherford, Oklahoma; Dr. Robert Burton, University of Missouri; Dr. John Reisert, Indiana University; Dr. Paul Power, Western Kentucky University; Dr. Gilbert Nichols, Iowa Wesleyan College. This edition represents a major revision of the book. Every effort, however, has been exerted to maintain the same clearly defined purposes as were used in the preceding three editions-to help a student in (1) gaining a valid and comprehensive understanding of what is involved in a teaching career, (2) acquiring a breadth of knowledge that usually is not formally included in general and educational psychology courses, in general and special methods courses, or in student teaching, (3) engaging in a variety of activities that will provide greater meaning or a rationale for subsequent professional course work to be taken, (4) seeing clearly the tasks which lie ahead in developing into an effective teacher, (5) gaining a reasoned dedication to the profession, and (6) planning with care and insight one's preparation for teaching, as well as his professional growth after entering the profession. Emphasis is placed upon self-analysis, self-direction, inquiry, and personal involvement in planning an effective and successful career in education.