The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide
Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools and Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day
3rd Edition
Published on 5. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-1-118-45028-4 (ISBN)
Description
Thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling resource for new teachers
This award-winning book gives beginning educators everything they need to survive and thrive in the classroom. The third edition covers new material including working as a part of a professional learning community (PLC), teaching media literacy and social responsibility, incorporating Common Core State Standards, handling "homework push-back" from parents, changes in classroom technology, techniques for motivating students, seeking feedback, and much more.
* A fully revised edition of a trusted resource, offering solutions to challenges and typical scenarios encountered by new teachers
* Bonus CD features downloadable versions of the book's checklists, forms, worksheets, and self-assessments
* Includes Discussion Questions and a handy training guide for Professional Development providers
This popular resource offers teachers an essential guide for knowing what to expect when they begin their career and ideas for solving classroom problems.
This award-winning book gives beginning educators everything they need to survive and thrive in the classroom. The third edition covers new material including working as a part of a professional learning community (PLC), teaching media literacy and social responsibility, incorporating Common Core State Standards, handling "homework push-back" from parents, changes in classroom technology, techniques for motivating students, seeking feedback, and much more.
* A fully revised edition of a trusted resource, offering solutions to challenges and typical scenarios encountered by new teachers
* Bonus CD features downloadable versions of the book's checklists, forms, worksheets, and self-assessments
* Includes Discussion Questions and a handy training guide for Professional Development providers
This popular resource offers teachers an essential guide for knowing what to expect when they begin their career and ideas for solving classroom problems.
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Julia G. Thompson
The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide
Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day
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Julia G. Thompson
The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide
Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools and Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day
E-Book
06/2013
3rd Edition
Jossey-Bass
€22.99
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Julia G. Thompson
The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide
Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools and Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day
E-Book
06/2013
3rd Edition
Jossey-Bass
€22.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Julia G. Thompson
First Year Teacher's Survival Guide
Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools and Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day
Book
06/2007
2nd Edition
Jossey-Bass
€44.75
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Julia G. Thompson has been a public school teacher for more than thirty-five years. Through her Web site (www.juliagthompson.com) and Twitter handle (@TeacherAdvice) she offers tips for teachers on a wide variety of topics.
Content
I. Assume Your Professional Responsibilities
Section One: Know What It Means to Be a Twenty-First-Century Educator 1
Section Two: Develop the Practical Skills You'll Need to Manage a Classroom 35
Section Three: Collaborate with Others in Your School and Community 73
II. Establish a Learning Community
Section Four: Begin a Successful School Term 107
Section Five: Develop Positive Classroom Relationships 139
III. Promote Student Achievement
Section Six: Control Class Time 175
Section Seven: Manage Your Classroom 201
Section Eight: Motivate Students to Succeed 221
IV. Design and Deliver Effective Instruction
Section Nine: Choose Appropriate Instructional Strategies and Resources 259
Section Ten: Design Effective Instruction 279
Section Eleven: Deliver Engaging Instruction 303
Section Twelve: Meet the Needs of All of Your Students 331
Section Thirteen: Assess Your Students' Progress 365
Section Fourteen: Level the Playing Field by Covering Basic Skills 401
V. Maintain an Orderly Environment
Section Fifteen: Prevent Discipline Problems 427
Section Sixteen: Manage Discipline Problems 447
Section Seventeen: Learn to Solve Classroom Problems 483
Index 507
How to Use the DVD 529
Section One: Know What It Means to Be a Twenty-First-Century Educator 1
Section Two: Develop the Practical Skills You'll Need to Manage a Classroom 35
Section Three: Collaborate with Others in Your School and Community 73
II. Establish a Learning Community
Section Four: Begin a Successful School Term 107
Section Five: Develop Positive Classroom Relationships 139
III. Promote Student Achievement
Section Six: Control Class Time 175
Section Seven: Manage Your Classroom 201
Section Eight: Motivate Students to Succeed 221
IV. Design and Deliver Effective Instruction
Section Nine: Choose Appropriate Instructional Strategies and Resources 259
Section Ten: Design Effective Instruction 279
Section Eleven: Deliver Engaging Instruction 303
Section Twelve: Meet the Needs of All of Your Students 331
Section Thirteen: Assess Your Students' Progress 365
Section Fourteen: Level the Playing Field by Covering Basic Skills 401
V. Maintain an Orderly Environment
Section Fifteen: Prevent Discipline Problems 427
Section Sixteen: Manage Discipline Problems 447
Section Seventeen: Learn to Solve Classroom Problems 483
Index 507
How to Use the DVD 529