Beschreibung:
Ellen Kottler, Ed.S., has been a teacher for over 30 years in public and private schools, alternative schools, adult education programs, and universities. She has worked in inner-city schools as well as in suburban and rural settings. She was a curriculum specialist in charge of secondary social studies and law-related education for one of the country's largest school districts. Ellen is the author or coauthor of several books for educators, including Secrets for Secondary School Teachers: How to Succeed in Your First Year, On Being a Teacher, Secrets for Beginning Elementary School Teachers, Counseling Skills for Teachers, English Language Learners in Your Classroom: Strategies That Work, Secrets to Success for Science Teachers, and Students Who Drive You Crazy: Succeeding with Resistant, Unmotivated, and Otherwise Difficult Young People.
In this updated version of the bestseller, you will learn tangible ways to supercharge your teaching skills while avoiding the pitfalls common to beginning teachers.
PrefaceAbout the Authors1. Learning Your Way Around the School2. Organizing Your Room3. Knowing Your Students4. Dressing for Success5. Beginning and Ending Your Class on the First Day6. Developing Plans for Instruction and Assessment7. Managing Time and Paperwork8. Avoiding Boredom--Theirs and Yours9. Eating Lunch10. Connecting With Students11. Communicating With Parents12. Dealing With Difficult Students13. Getting Involved in Activities14. Networking With Professionals15. Using a Substitute16. Taking Care of Yourself to Minimize Stress17. Planning for Your FutureResources for Further ReadingIndex