{"product_id":"9780883147450","title":"On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! : A Guide for Beginning Physical Education Teachers","description":"    \u003cp\u003e Beginning physical education teachers, teacher candidates, and student teachers will be well-prepared for that first teaching position with this book at their side.\u003ci\u003e On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! A Guide for Beginning Physical Education Teachers \u003c\/i\u003ewas written to help the teacher candidate transition from the university to a teaching position. This handbook is also a valuable reference for any physical education teacher who is considering a move to a new school. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I \u003c\/b\u003eOn Your Mark covers the basic components of the search for a teaching job including developing a teaching philosophy, a sample cover letter and resume, references, the application process, how to use a teaching portfolio as a marketing tool, and interview strategies. A list of questions likely to be asked by the interviewer and a list of questions that should be asked of the interviewer will help the teacher candidate handle interviews like a pro! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II \u003c\/b\u003eGet Set provides advice on developing a classroom management plan and record-keeping techniques. The book gives recommendations on developing protocols and procedures, developing a system of consequences, preventive behavior management, and motivational techniques. An entire chapter focuses on designing a record-keeping system that can help a single teacher track every child in the school! Sample grade book pages are pictured along with a notation system key. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III \u003c\/b\u003eGo! provides tips on getting acquainted with school personnel and the facility, keeping lines of communication open with students and parents, and how to deal with the complexities of a school’s culture, both inside and outside the building. A five-page orientation guide provides a very comprehensive list of information and questions that teachers new to a school should ask. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapters of the book give tips on developing professional development goals and an action plan, maintaining a teaching portfolio, networking with other professionals, and balancing personal and professional life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012591927536,"sku":"9780883147450","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780883147450","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}