Becoming an EC-4 Teacher in Texas [Paperback]

Janice L. Nath (Author), Myrna Cohen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0534603009 | ISBN-13: 978-0534603007 | Edition: 1

This is the only introduction to teaching text that is specifically built around the new Texas standards for teacher certification. Although there are many excellent introductory teaching texts, none of these are matched precisely to the Texas teacher certification standard. There are several practice TExES books, but they are short on theory. Nath and Cohen combine both, so not only will students pass the Texas certification text, they will also learn a great deal about good teaching practice.

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About the Author

Dr. Janice L. Nath serves as a University of Houston?-Downtown faculty member in the Department of Urban Education. She served as the Coordinator for Elementary Education, Director of the PUMA TRACS Program for Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification, and Assistant Director of the Internship Program; and headed a Professional Development School (PDS) site for many years at the university. She has been actively involved in field-based teacher education for many years, formerly serving as the chair and program chair of the AERA (American Education Research Association) Professional Development School Research Special Interest Group (PDSR SIG) and as the president of the Teacher Coordinators for Teacher Certification Testing (formerly known as the ExCET Coordinators Association of Texas). In addition to her work on BECOMING A TEACHER IN TEXAS, she co-edited FORGING ALLIANCES IN COMMUNITY AND THOUGHT: RESEARCH IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS.

Myrna D. Cohen is a faculty member in the Department of Urban Education at the University of Houston?-Downtown and serves as Director of the Center for Professional Development and Technology. She is currently chair-elect of the Consortium of State Organizations of Texas Teacher Educators (CSOTTE). She is past president of Texas Directors of Field Experience and has served as an officer and board member of CSOTTE. She also served for several years as co-editor of the Texas Teacher Education Forum and as a board member of Texas Teacher Educators (TTE). Dr. Cohen was Director of Field Experiences and Coordinator of Secondary Education in her previous position at the University of Houston?-Main Campus. Her areas of interest include teacher education, second language education, and student-centered strategies such as cooperative learning. She is co-author of the assessment monograph for the Reconstructing Texas Teacher Education Series published for the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. In addition to undergraduate and graduate university-level teaching, Dr. Cohen has had fifteen years of classroom teaching experience encompassing grades 2?12.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition (November 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534603009
• ISBN-13: 978-0534603007
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #626,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exttremely Well Put Together . . ., August 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Becoming an EC-4 Teacher in Texas (Paperback)

This book is extremely well put together. I credit this book for the successful passing of the TEXES. I read this book from cover to cover, it not only gave me pertinent information for passing the TEXES but it was an excellent read as well.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who is struggling to pass any of the TEXES PPR examinations. This guide is essential for anyone who is serious about becoming a teacher in the state of Texas not only will you feel confident in passing your examination, but you will have gained the necessary knowledge as to how to shine as a teacher as well!

Wonderful book -- need I say more . . .

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Review Resource for TExES, July 9, 2003

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Mark Burton (Pearland, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming an EC-4 Teacher in Texas (Paperback)

The book is well organized with each chapter representing a specific compentency. Tons of information!! Excellent review of information needed. Easy to read!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, March 16, 2006

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The Kid "GM" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming an EC-4 Teacher in Texas (Paperback)

If you want to pass the PPR for the state of Texas, this is the book for you! The book is extremely easy to read.