In a Class of Your Own (eBook)

Essential Strategies for the New K–6 Teacher

Rhoda M. M. Samkoff (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2010
80 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4522-9642-5 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;This book includes a wealth of practical ideas for the new teacher. Written from a mentor's point of view, it is an excellent resource with relevant topics, concrete real-life examples, and strategies that can be implemented immediately."e;-Jane Ching Fung, Kindergarten Teacher/Mentor, Alexander Science Center School, Los Angeles, CAThe field guide you need to become an effective teacher right from the start!A teacher's early years are marked as much by learning as by teaching. Unraveling the complexities of the students and the classroom can be a challenging process. This guide provides straightforward, practical, and upbeat advice for novice elementary teachers.Based on her years of experience working with student teachers and new teachers, Rhoda M. Samkoff demystifies the early stages of an education career and offers strategies for handling situations new teachers are likely to face. The book combines examples from real classrooms and advice from experienced teachers to cover a wide range of topics, including planning effective lessons, dealing with specific student behaviors, and communicating with parents. Chapters include:TIPS, or theory-into-practice strategies, that clearly outline workable solutionsFrequently asked questions that address common concerns of new teachersTime-saving start-up materials, including forms, rubrics, and checklistsFilled with humor, wisdom, and encouragement throughout, In a Class of Your Own is like a mentor in your very own classroom.

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Preparing
You Are Not Alone
Taking Care of Yourself Before Taking Care of Others
Keeping Your Sense of Humor
Defining Your Role as Teacher
Work Relationships
Community Connections
2. Anticipating
Strategies for Preventing Common Mistakes
Frequently Asked Questions
3. Organizing
Efficient Storage and Retrieval Systems
Purposeful Projects
Using Teaching Space Wisely
Health and Safety First
4. Managing
Keys to Managing Groups
Exercise and Productivity
Planning
Handling Paperwork
Behavior Issues and Disciplinary Options
5. Communicating
Miscommunication Happens
Meeting the Parents
The Parent Conference
6. Instructing
Formulating Clear Objectives and a Plan
Differentiating Instruction
Review, Review, Review?
Motivating
?Take Out Your Homework?
7. Observing and Being Observed
Be Yourself? and Be Prepared
Learning by Observing
8. Respecting
Providing for Differences and Disabilities
Cultural Diversity and Your English Language Learners
Teaching Values
9. Reflecting
Self-Assessment: A Sign of Professional Growth
References and Additional Resources
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.8.2010
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Unterrichtsvorbereitung ► Grundschule
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
• Schlagworte: beginning teacher • Best Practices • Classroom management • lesson planning • Novice Teacher • positive mindset • preservice teacher • professional learning • Samkoff • teacher resource • teaching tips
• ISBN-10: 1-4522-9642-1 / 1452296421
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4522-9642-5 / 9781452296425