A comprehensive guidebook for anyone with a desire to teach. Dr's Bevis and Bailey provide a roadmap for the many details required of entry into and completion of an Educator Preparation Program. Key elements such as teacher disposition, professionalism, test preparation, and entry requirements are explored. This guide is designed to be used both individually and in an early career preparation course as a key text. The guidebook provides opportunities to complete some classroom research, gain insight into the importance of teacher dispositions, and to ensure an appreciation of all students. This guide hopes to encourage more students to see the need for great teachers across all states, all cities, and all neighborhoods in the United States.
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Karen L. Bevis has completed both a bachelor and a masters degrees in elementary education, a masters in administration and supervision, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership-Curriculum and Instruction. Over a 38-year career in education, after 12 years of elementary and middle school teaching, Karen became a K-8 administrator then chose to teach and lead at the collegiate level. Karen has become a leader in education with a knack for visualizing creative solutions.
Dustin A. Bailey holds a BS and MS in Education, along with an EdD in Educational Leadership with experience as a high school teacher and administrator, college professor and administrator. Throughout his experience, Dr. Bailey has advocated for increased professionalism and preparation around early-career educators.
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Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1: Unlocking the Teacher inside of YOU!
Chapter 2: Education in the United States
Chapter 3: Attitude: What It's All About
Chapter 4: Importance of High School
Chapter 5: Beyond Being Admitted to the University
Chapter 6: Overview of Teacher Preparation
Chapter 7: Where the rubber Meets the Road'
Chapter 8: Accreditation
Chapter 9: Knowledge v. Understanding
Chapter 10: So...Are YOU Ready to Teach?
Appendices