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Roy Edelfelt (Author), Alan Reiman (Author)

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Series: Careers in... Series | Publication Date: September 26, 2003

VGM PROFESSIONAL CAREERS SERIES PRESENTS EXPERT GUIDANCE ON EXPLORING AND CHOOSING THE PERFECT JOB

Whether they are college students planning a future, or professionals

looking to change fields, this series offers:

• Specific information on each profession

• Career choices within each field

• Details on responsibilities, education, and training required

• Information on the demands of different careers

• And much more

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VGM PROFESSIONAL CAREERS SERIES PRESENTS EXPERT GUIDANCE ON EXPLORING AND CHOOSING THE PERFECT JOB

Whether they are college students planning a future, or professionals

looking to change fields, this series offers:

• Specific information on each profession

• Career choices within each field

• Details on responsibilities, education, and training required

• Information on the demands of different careers

• And much more

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Expert guidance on exploring and choosing the perfect job for you

Perhaps you were inspired by a high school counselor; maybe you're drawn to the job security and "free" summers; or possibly you are determined to make your mark on society and feel that teaching is the best way to do it.

Whatever your reasons, it's in your best interest to do some careful studying before you dive into education as your chosen profession. Careers in Education offers a comprehensive and realistic look at all sides of the job--the demands and rewards--and lays out the surprisingly varied options available in the field today. Whether your interest lies in teaching, administration, or policy making, this updated edition will help you:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the educational profession throughout history Match your skills and personality to the specialty that's right for you--university professor, high school principal, one-on-one reading expert, and much more
Enhance your concept of what teaching really is through a variety of firsthand accounts
Choose the right degree and/or certificate program and determine how to finance your education
Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

With its detailed descriptions of all facets of the field, Careers in Education will prepare you for what to expect and what to project in order to succeed as an educator, no matter which particular path you choose.

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (September 26, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 007140578X
ISBN-13: 978-0071405782
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces

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"In the United Sates, education is the underpinning of the culture, the basis of the quality of life." Read the first page

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school district enrollment, central office administration, library media specialists, central office personnel, private school teachers, other school personnel

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United States, Educational Research Service, North Carolina, New York, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Disabilities Education Act, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Social Security, World War, Department of Defense, Enrollment Group, Geographic Region, Highest Salaries Paid, Median Salaries of College Administrators, New Mexico, Reporting School Systems, Selected Professional Positions

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In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies (Collins Business Essentials) by Thomas J. Peters on page 179
Physical Education (National Curriculum) by Department for Education & Employment in Back Matter
Underground Clinical Vignettes: Behavioral Science: Classical Clinical Cases for USMLE Step 1 Review by Vikas Bhushan in Back Matter
Adults as Learners: Increasing Participation and Facilitating Learning (The Jossey-Bass series in higher education) by K. Patricia Cross on page 162
Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Services in School Systems by American Occupational Therapy Association on page 115

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