Chapter 1: Developing a Personal View of Teaching   Should I be a teacher? Chapter 2: Surveying Educational History and Philosophy   What is your EP (Educational Philosophy)? Chapter 3: Understanding Current Educational Context   Recognizing Reform Chapter 4: Considering Legal and Ethical Issues   Legal and Ethical Dilemmas Chapter 5: Describing the Status of Contemporary Children   Recognizing Your Beliefs About Poverty (Pre-Reading)   Recognizing Your Beliefs About Poverty (Post-Reading) Chapter 6: Interpreting Classroom Learning Theory   Matching Learning Goals and Learning Theory Chapter 7: Establishing a Successful Classroom Environment   What Matters? Chapter 8: Teaching Lessons in Today’s Classrooms   What is your Center? Chapter 9: Outlining School Contexts, Organization and Leadership   Leadership Paths Chapter 10: Collaborating With Families, Businesses, and The Community   Family and Community Collaborations