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Teaching in America: A Cross-Cultural Guide for International Teachers and Their Employers

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Teaching in America: A Cross-Cultural Guide for International Teachers and Their Employers is an outstanding book in every respect. It covers in detail the transitional issues and challenges facing teachers who migrate to teach in America. What is so good about the book is that it covers the issues from both the migrant teacher's perspective and the administrator's point of view.

As a researcher I found the book was logically set out, with clear and concise sections detailing every aspect of the migrant's journey from making the decision to teach in America, to how to become successful in these schools. The implications for employers who employ overseas trained teachers is clear and concise as well.

In addition to this, the book has the personal stories of selected migrants highlighting the issues clearly. I found this section a little too long but this would be my only criticism.

The book really needs to be printed in a paperback edition to make it possible for overseas trained teachers to purchase it before coming to teach in America. The cost of the hardback copy prohibits this sadly.

The book is an excellent resource and the references list is extensive. I found it to be an easy and most interesting read with the issues clearly highlighted for the reader.