Introduction to Teaching

Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 7th Edition by Don Kauchak and Paul Eggen is an introductory textbook for beginning education students. Published by Pearson, the volume helps prospective teachers make informed decisions about entering the profession. It provides essential background on the structure, expectations, and daily realities of contemporary schooling.

The text organizes its coverage around primary thematic pillars of education. Students investigate teacher professionalism and systemic educational reform. The material highlights diversity in education alongside specific considerations for urban education environments. Furthermore, coverage of technology integration in teaching prepares readers to handle digital tools within modern instructional settings.

An interactive, case-based approach allows prospective educators to examine real-world teaching situations. Readers work through practical scenarios to develop professional judgment. This textbook functions as a primary resource for introductory education courses designed to guide candidates into the teaching career.