This book is written for parents and teachers to help them guide students (Kindergarten through college), preparing them for the next steps of their education and getting into the workforce. The goal is to have students take charge of their own education and develop the career skills they need to succeed. The book provides ideas for parents and teachers to help their kids and students improve their critical thinking skills and creativity, communication skills, team and leadership skills, flexibility and adaptability, work ethic, and social skills. Also covered are suggestions on how to navigate getting a job, from online research about the field all the way to the job interview. The end of the book includes several success stories of people who took ownership of their education.
By:
Mike Tveten
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 239mm,
Width: 159mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781475871838
ISBN 10: 147587183X
Pages: 132
Publication Date: 11 October 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Emily Halvorson-Otts Foreword by Stephanie Codd Anderson Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Figuring Out What to Do in Life Chapter 2: The Three Most Important Skills in Life Chapter 3: The Importance of Creativity Chapter 4: Communication Skills Chapter 5: Social Skills Chapter 6: Work Ethic Chapter 7: Collaboration and Team Skills Chapter 8: Leadership Skills Chapter 9: Flexibility, Adaptability, and Agility Chapter 10: Other Life Skills Chapter 11: Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Schools, Programs, and Teachers Chapter 13: Mastering Study Skills and Study Habits Chapter 14: Choosing a College and Paying For It Chapter 15: Checking Out the Job Chapter 16: Getting the Job Chapter 17: Critical Thinking Revisited Afterword Success Story 1: “I Homeschooled Myself” Success Story 2: “Grit, Resolve, and Determination” Success Story 3: “I No Longer Feel Worthless” Success Story 4: “I Got My Dream Job” Success Story 5: “Young People Are Just as Able to Change the World” Success Story 6: “The Paper Microscope and the Paper Centrifuge” About the Author
Mike Tveten has been a college biology teacher for over 30 years. He previously published two books, Imperative Narratives: Storytelling Secrets for Teachers, Staff, and Administrators, and Biology Stories: 50 Stories for Teaching and Learning Biology, both with Rowman and Littlefield. You can visit him at www.miketveten.com and www.imperativenarratives.com.
