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.
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 Todays Learners.- 8. Teacher And Students: A Shared Destiny
In The SuccessFailure 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 GapHidden Barriers To Learning Between Modern Family, Society, And
School.- 13. Bridging The Gap: Building Pathways Between Modern Family,
Society, And School.
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 todays learners and to create meaningful, effective learning experiences in a changing educational landscape.
