Description
Educational Foundations in Canada takes a comprehensive look at the sociological, philosophical, historical, legal, and political factors that impact classroom experiences. Embedded throughout this discussion are practical insights and advice drawn from the authors' own extensive teaching experience. This thought-provoking and thorough introduction is an indispensable resource for teachers both during their pre-service years and throughout their careers.
About the authors
Contributor Notes
Alan Edmunds is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University. His teaching emphasis is on helping aspiring teachers understand and construct exemplary teaching methods while his research focus is on the study of highly precocious and gifted children, and developing models for the design and implementation of efficient classroom and behaviour management systems. He is co-author with Gail Edmunds of Educational Psychology and Special Education in Canada, both published by OUP Canada.
Jodi Nickel is an associate professor and chair in Mount Royal University's Department of Education and Schooling. While teaching in the K-12 education system, Jodi completed her Masters of Education researching student-teacher interaction in writing conferences. Her PhD focused on the emerging autonomy of young children. She now teaches prospective teachers her Scholarship of Teaching and Learning research project focused on promoting higher-level thinking in teacher education reflection journals. Her current research considers the emergence of professional identity in teacher education.
Ken Badley is a professor in the Faculty of Education at Oregon's George Fox University. He received his doctorate in philosophy of education from the University of British Columbia, writing his dissertation on the meaning of the phrase, the integration of faith and learning. Prior to coming to George Fox, Badley taught in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. He has also published several books related to ethics, worldviews, and world religions.
Editorial Reviews
"This text is timely and fills the gap for an appropriate textbook on educational foundations. . . . Students taking a foundations course in which this text is the main resource would be getting a sound and thorough understanding of the foundations of education." --Yvette Daniel, University of Windsor
"Educational Foundations in Canada is very thorough. It addresses all of the major issues that a teacher candidate or beginning teacher needs to reflect upon. . . . I also like the pan-Canadian focus." --Paul Orlowski, University of Saskatchewan
