{"product_id":"road-to-teaching-a-guide-to-teacher-training-student-teaching-and-finding-a-job-paperback","title":"Road to Teaching: A Guide to Teacher Training, Student Teaching, and Finding a Job - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Hougan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooking for the latest edition?\u003c\/b\u003e A fully revised and expanded 2025 edition - \u003ci\u003eRoad to Teaching: The Ultimate Guide from Student to Confident Educator\u003c\/i\u003e - is now available with current edTPA guidance, expanded interview content, and over 100 additional pages. See \"Other Editions\" above or search \"Road to Teaching Hougan.\" This original 2011 edition remains in print for readers who prefer the streamlined classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrusted by aspiring teachers since 2011.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecoming a teacher is one of the most rewarding career decisions you can make - and one of the most demanding to navigate. From choosing the right teacher preparation program to surviving student teaching to landing your first classroom job, every stage brings questions that textbooks don't answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoad to Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e is the practical field guide that has helped teacher candidates move from uncertain student to confident educator. Written by Dr. Eric Hougan - a teacher preparation professor, National Board Certified Teacher, and longtime mentor - this book distills years of insider knowledge into a single accessible resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll find clear guidance on: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing and succeeding in your teacher preparation program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a strong student teaching experience from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking effectively with your mentor teacher and university supervisor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafting a standout teacher resume, cover letter, and portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering the teacher interview - including the questions you'll actually be asked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating your first year and avoiding the burnout traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book came in handy throughout student teaching and the job search. The strategies for building strong relationships with my students and cooperating teacher helped me start the experience on the right foot.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - R. Yocum, Verified Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I went into a teacher interview after using the book's question list, and at least ten of the questions I'd practiced came up. I felt genuinely prepared, even without prior teaching experience.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - S. J. Sullivan, Verified Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"After ten years in the classroom, I wish I'd had this book when I started. It would have saved me a lot of time and grief.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - BeerArtLife, Verified Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an education major just beginning your journey, a career-changer entering teacher preparation, or a student teacher in the thick of placement, \u003ci\u003eRoad to Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the roadmap no one else hands you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author: \u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Eric Hougan is a professor of teacher education at Central Washington University, a former K-12 classroom teacher, and a National Board Certified Teacher. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington and has spent over two decades preparing the next generation of educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant the latest edition?\u003c\/b\u003e See \"Other Editions\" for \u003ci\u003eRoad to Teaching: The Ultimate Guide from Student to Confident Educator\u003c\/i\u003e (2025) - significantly expanded with current edTPA strategies, updated interview content, and new material on the realities of today's classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePromoting effective teaching is a the core of Eric Hougan's work. Having diverse K-12 teaching experiences and supporting school districts with effective instruction, Dr. Hougan is a nationally recognized educator, advocate, and writer. Currently, he is an assistant professor in teacher education at Central Washington University and a National Board Certified teacher. Dr. Hougan is the author of Road to Teaching: A Guide to Teacher Training, Student Teaching, and Finding a Job. He is also the site author for one of the web's fastest growing resources for teachers - roadtoteaching.com. 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