{"product_id":"9780692966280","title":"Conversations About Being a Teacher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflect, re-examine, and refine what you know to be the elements of good teaching!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the author of Conversations About Being a Teacher take you on an introspective journey that follows a young woman about to begin her high school teaching career and the university professor from whom she seeks expert guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir insightful discussions can inspire your own reflections on topics like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Challenging beginning teachers to become the teachers they want to be\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reminding veteran teachers why they were first compelled to teach\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a beautiful book. It should be read by every beginning teacher. It will lift the hearts of veteran teachers, too.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Nel Noddings\u003cbr\u003eAuthor of Happiness and education\u003cbr\u003e- Purpose and vision, expectations, caring, commitment, respect, observation, cultural awareness, balance, team building, growth, and knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith many teaching models and suggestions presented from the author, this highly readable and engaging book helps educators fine tune their expectations for the teaching profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. Victor McGuire, PhD, is a 40-year veteran of the education field and currently President\/CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting. Dr. McGuire uses his global educational experience to inspire and motivate the next generation of teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velocity Leadership Consulting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49784888426736,"sku":"9780692966280","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692966280","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}