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This book offers a foundational guide for pre- and in-service teachers, examining the evolving, multifaceted role of educators in today s classrooms. Organized into three parts Children, Teachers, and Parents it explores child development, the emotional and social complexity of learners, and the vital influence of family dynamics on school success. At its core, the book emphasizes the changing identity of teachers not only as instructors but also as educational clinicians, social-emotional mentors, and collaborative partners with families. By uncovering the true demands of the profession and dismantling the I love children myth, this text prepares novice educators to develop competence, empathy, and reflective confidence. It is an ideal foundation for teacher preparation programs focused on cultivating well-rounded, responsive, and effective future teachers equipped for today s learners.
List of contents
Part 1 Children as Learners.- 1. Who Are Children.- 2. Developmental And Environmental Challenges In Modern Childhood.- 3. From Children To Students: Readiness Foundations For Early Learning Success.- Part 2 Teachers as Architects of Academic and Social Growth.- 4. The Purpose And Roles Of Public Education And Its Impact On Child Development.- 5. Becoming A Teacher: Bridging Bridging Heart And Skill In Teaching.- 6. Teaching Personas And Their Impact On Education.- 7. Beyond Teacher Personas: Teacher Efficacy And Competency For Today s Learners.- 8. Teacher And Students: A Shared Destiny In The Success Failure Cycle.- 9. Efficacy and Empathy: Teaching Students with Cognitive and Environmental Exceptionalities.- 10. Educator Competency Quintet: Core Skills For The Modern Classroom.- Part 3 Beyond Nurturing: Parents as Home Educators and School Education Partners.- 11. The Integral Role Of Nurturing And Parenting In Holistic Child Development.- 12. Bridging The Gap Hidden Barriers To Learning Between Modern Family, Society, And School.- 13. Bridging The Gap: Building Pathways Between Modern Family, Society, And School.
About the author
Myung-Sook Koh is Professor of Special Education at Eastern Michigan University, USA. As a teacher educator and author, she equips teachers to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners and to create meaningful, effective learning experiences in a changing educational landscape.
Summary
This book offers a foundational guide for pre- and in-service teachers, examining the evolving, multifaceted role of educators in today’s classrooms. Organized into three parts—Children, Teachers, and Parents—it explores child development, the emotional and social complexity of learners, and the vital influence of family dynamics on school success. At its core, the book emphasizes the changing identity of teachers—not only as instructors but also as educational clinicians, social-emotional mentors, and collaborative partners with families. By uncovering the true demands of the profession and dismantling the “I love children” myth, this text prepares novice educators to develop competence, empathy, and reflective confidence. It is an ideal foundation for teacher preparation programs focused on cultivating well-rounded, responsive, and effective future teachers equipped for today’s learners.
