Contents

1. Title Page

2. Introduction

3. I. Main Body

   1. 1. Why Teach?

   2. 2. History of US Education

   3. 3. Educational Philosophies

   4. 4. Students, Educators and Community

   5. 5. Building a Classroom Community

   6. 6. Teaching and Learning

   7. 7. Curriculum and Academic Standards

   8. 8. Assessment

   9. 9. Governance and Finance

   10. 10. Ethical and Legal Issues in Education

   11. 11. Becoming a Teacher

4. Appendix