Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-119) and index.
Contents:
Making the decision : important questions to ask -- How this book helps you make smart decisions -- The guide to this book -- Chapter 1 : majoring in education -- Chapter 2 : choosing a college -- Chapter 3 : making the most of your time at college -- Chapter 4 : attending graduate school -- Chapter 5 : career possibilities for education majors -- Chapter 6 : breaking into the job market -- Chapter 7 : case studies -- Resource appendix -- 1. Majoring in education -- Requirements -- Skills required to succeed with the education major -- Challenges with the education major -- The perception of education majors -- 2. Choosing a college -- Logistical criteria -- Tuition expense and financial aid -- Cost-of-living expenses in the college's geographical location -- The distance from your hometown -- Identifying personal criteria for selecting a school -- What are your long-term goals and what schools would best fulfill them? -- Where do you wish to live after graduation? -- What schools offer the best education for an academic major/minor? -- What is the school's reputation? -- Transferring from one school to another -- Understanding the current education field -- Making the decision : important questions to ask -- 6. Interviewing -- Selecting majors and minors -- Giving yourself a competitive edge -- Joining the club -- Kappa Delta Pi -- Forming your own club or study group -- Internships -- Student teaching -- Some financial advice -- 4. Attending graduate school -- What to look for when selecting a school -- Applying to the school -- Taking admissions tests -- Accreditation -- Financial help you don't need to pay back -- Fellowships, grants, and scholarships -- Assistantships -- Federal work study -- Loans -- Deferring undergraduate student loans -- Federal loans -- Supplemental loans -- Top graduate schools -- Harvard -- Stanford University -- UCLA -- Vanderbilt University -- University of Wisconsin-Madison -- Michigan State University -- 5. Career possibilities for education majors -- Careers teaching in K-12 settings -- Day care teacher -- Preschool teacher -- Elementary school teacher -- Art teacher -- Music teacher -- Physical education teacher -- Special education teacher -- Secondary school (middle school or high school) teacher -- Reading specialist -- Religious studies teacher -- School library/media specialist -- Computer science teacher -- Careers in school support and administration -- Athletic director -- Guidance counselor -- Dean of students -- Admissions director -- Speech/language pathologist/audiologist -- Principal -- School social worker -- Superintendent of schools -- Careers outside of schools -- Education consultant -- Education researcher -- Program/curriculum designer -- Public health educator -- Private tutor -- Textbook and children's book writer/editor -- Industrial trainer -- Overseas and volunteer teaching opportunities -- The Peace Corps -- Teach Corps -- Teach for America -- 6. Breaking into the job market -- Getting certified in your state -- Finding a job as a grade, middle, or high school teacher -- Finding a job as a principal or superintendent -- Finding a job as a specialist -- Finding a job as a corporate trainer -- Job searching skills -- Placement services -- References and letters of recommendation -- Portfolios -- Interviewing -- 7. Index. Natalie, an author -- What I used to do and what I do now -- Why I chose the education major -- How the education major prepared me for my job -- Other training -- Helpful moves -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work and my life -- Statistics and information about this job -- Jennifer, a Rabbi -- What I do -- Why I chose the education major -- How the education minor prepared me for my job -- Other training -- Helpful moves -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work and my life -- Statistics and information about this job -- Dana, a curriculum designer -- What I do -- Why I chose the education major -- How the education major prepared me for my job -- Other training -- Helpful moves -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work and my life -- Statistics and information about this job -- Sarah, assistant principal and program coordinator -- What I do -- Why I chose the education major -- How the education major prepared me for my job -- Other training -- Helpful moves -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work and my life -- Statistics and information about this job -- Vicky, tutoring center co-owner -- What I do -- Why I chose the education major -- How the education major prepared me for my job -- Other training -- Helpful moves -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work and my life -- Statistics and information about this job -- Josh, a museum educator -- What I do -- Why I chose the education major -- How the education major prepared me for my job -- Other training -- Helpful moves -- Pitfalls to avoid -- What I love about my job -- Things on the job I could do without -- My work and my life -- Statistics and information about this job -- Appendix : resources -- Educational organization -- Books and magazines -- Books -- Magazines -- Index.
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