Secrets to Success for Beginning Elementary School Teachers (eBook)

Nancy P. Gallavan, Ellen Kottler (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2006
256 Seiten
SAGE Publications US (Verlag)
978-1-4833-6167-3 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;Kottler and Gallavan prepare new teachers for all the daily obstacles and rewards of the profession in a way that can be easily implemented. The tone is heartwarming and the authors empathize with the frustrations and needs of new teachers."e;-Lori L. Grossman, Instructional CoordinatorHouston Independent School District, TX"e;A must-have for all new teachers. The material is useful and will make your transition into teaching easier and more successful."e;-Miranda Moe, Kindergarten Teacher/New Teacher FacilitatorBeaver Dam Unified School District, WITake the first step toward becoming the educator you've always wanted to be!Packed with insider tips, practical strategies, and time-tested advice, this invaluable guide is designed for new and preservice educators. Offering a wide range of perspectives, authors Ellen Kottler and Nancy P. Gallavan cover the essential topics that novice teachers encounter, including establishing routines and classroom rules, planning instruction and assessment techniques, networking with colleagues, navigating school policies and procedures, and communicating effectively with parents.Tools and resources include: Steps for developing meaningful curriculum Activities to extend learning and apply ideas in the classroom Preparation guidelines and checklists Lesson plan formats Strategies for including technologyServing as a virtual "e;mentor,"e; this handbook combines the insights of experienced teachers with straightforward portrayals of what to expect during the first days, weeks, semesters, and years in the classroom. Reduce your stress, improve your skills, and ensure your success with this extraordinary resource.

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Learning Your Way Around the School
2. Organizing Your Classroom
3. Knowing Your Students
4. Beginning and Ending School on the First Day
5. Developing Meaningful Curriculum
6. Planning Instruction and Assessment
7. Establishing Routine and Management
8. Valuing Cultural Diversity
9. Using Instructional Technology
10. Developing as a Professional
11. Connecting With Students
12. Communicating With Parents
13. Using a Substitute
14. Getting Involved With the School
Reflections
References and Readings
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.10.2006
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung ► Unterrichts-Handreichungen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Schlagworte: Classroom management • classroom rules • New Teacher • Novice Teacher • organization • preservice teacher • Procedures • Teacher induction • teacher resources • Teaching methods
• ISBN-10: 1-4833-6167-5 / 1483361675
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4833-6167-3 / 9781483361673