Teacher Training Books

I am preparing for the Praxis I test. What I have studied so far has been very informative. The book came quickly and in excellent condition.

I like the writing assessments they have....however, the book doesn't have enough sample tests! I still had to go via other sources to get more practice! Naviagation of the book is diffcult with respect to self-assessment and if you can determine the proability of how well you will perform on the Praxis Level One Exam. I would have liked an additional software program or CD-ROM with multiple tests. Like Stanely Kaplan...where it actually tells you your weakness and what you concentration of study should be!

The book is a good study guide, and I have no major complaints. However, when trying to score your practice test, it does not help convert your raw score to the PRAXIS score scale (individual to each state). I ended up buying "The Praxis Series Official Guide (Official Guide to the Praxis)" by ETS in order to prepare properly; it also has practice exams, and it helps convert the scores.

After reading many reviews of some of the most popular study guides for the PPST, I choose Dr. Postman's book primarily because it specifically has a section pertaining to the computerized PPST. Since I did not use any other study guide I cannot make any valid comparisions to the other study guides available. However, since it has been almost 30 years since I was in high school, I felt a strong urge to brush up on some basic skills in math and writing. So, on this basis I decided to purchase Dr. Postman's study guide. I found it to be sufficient enough material for my needs. The bottom line is that I passed all three sections of the PPST, with scores well above what the state requires. On this basis I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend this study guide.

I'm a working professional who hasn't been in school for almost 20 years. The thought of taking a math test sent chills down my spine. This book was great in helping me prepare for all three sections of the PPST - especially the math. I studied about an hour night for about a month and passed on the first try. The review for each subject is very comprehensive and you might think it's more than you need. But, you will be prepared and ready for any question they throw at you. I do recommend the ETS book for the practice tests. The two together are a sure thing.

This book gives great ideas for encouraging children. Children experience so many negative things at school, on the playground and even at home. This book gives you great ways to encourage them. Great for parents, school teachers, Sunday school teachers, missionaries, etc.

From table of contents:

* The Technology Challenge for Teacher Education [How SCDEs Are Handling the Increased Role of Technology, What Obstacles Must Be Overcome if SCDEs Are to Employ Technology Successfully?]

* Establishing Benchmarks for Technology and Teacher Education [The CEO Forum on Education and Technology, Campus Leadership, Campus Infrastructure, SCDE Leadership, SCDE Infrastructure, SCDE Curriculum, Faculty Competence and Use, Student Competence and Use]

* Approaches to Technology Instruction in Teacher Education

* Integration of Technology Across the Teacher Education Curriculum

* Technology for Special Education Teachers

* Preparation of Technology Specialists

* Technology for School Administrators and Counselors

* Distance-Learning Technologies in Education Courses

* Using Technology as a Catalyst for Change

I am in the process of writing my dissertation about the ways in which various colleges of education teach future teachers about using technology in the classroom. This book has been a great help to me. In fact, I worry that I'm going to be criticized for citing it too much in my dissertation. If you teach preservice teachers about technology, which I do, this book is fabulous!