Be a Teacher - Softcover

Written by 13 national award-winning teachers, Be a Teacher offers practical advice, inspiration, and guidance for pre-service, novice, and veteran educators. It presents teaching as a viable career choice and encourages young people to enter a profession where they can truly make a positive and profound difference in the lives of students. The book also offers practical and sound advice for bridging the gap between the academic, theoretical world of college studies and the realities of today s diverse, modern classroom. Complete with appendices providing extensive information on professional associations and helpful resources and websites, Be a Teacher has a place in all career and education collections, teacher preparation courses, and mentoring programs. All contributors have been nationally recognized for their skills, abilities, and expertise. They have extensive, contemporary classroom experience and are widely sought after for speaking engagements, in-service activities, and educational conferences.