Released on = June 6, 2007, 1:10 pm

Press Release Author = Jana Lynn Hunzicker

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = New Book Prepares Teachers for National Board Certification

Press Release Body = New Book Prepares Teachers for National Board Certification

The Leverage of National Board Candidacy: An Exploration of Teacher Learning by Jana
Lynn Hunzicker
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Universal Publishers (December 19, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1581129416
ISBN-13: 978-1581129410

The Leverage of National Board Candidacy captures the experiences of three teachers
who sought National Board certification during the 2004-2005 school year. Comparing
their experiences to recently conducted research, the book explores characteristics
of readiness for National Board candidacy, common learning outcomes of the NBPTS
certification process, and possible explanations for the varying nature and degree
of learning that occurs for teachers through the experience. The final chapter of
the book presents the theory of leverage during National Board candidacy: An
interactive dynamic that creates an uncomfortable yet positive pressure that makes
the pursuit of National Board certification one of the most powerful professional
development experiences currently available to teachers.

The only book of its kind currently on the market, The Leverage of National Board
Candidacy is ideal for teachers who wish to begin their NBPTS certification
experience with a clear understanding of the benefits and challenges of National
Board candidacy. While the book can be read individually, it is ideal for cohort
groups and graduate courses offering preparation and support to National Board
pre-candidates and candidates.

Because The Leverage of National Board Candidacy is written to encourage group
discussion and individual reflection, a 30-question Reading Group Guide is included
in the final section of the book. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to
better understand the National Board certification experience!

About the Author

Jana Hunzicker, an elementary school principal and regional coordinator for National
Board support in the state of Illinois, holds a master\'s degree in educational
administration and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. Interested in
promoting National Board certification as a tool of educational reform, she has
designed several qualitative studies that explore the influence of the National
Board certification process on teacher learning and student learning experiences.

Visit the publisher\'s website at http://www.universal-publishers.com

Contact the author by email at jana@mtco.com

Web Site = http://www.universal-publishers.com

Contact Details = Contact the author by email at jana@mtco.com