Starting Strong Surviving and Thriving as a New Teacher [Paperback]

Offers classroom layout suggestions for optimal learning, procedures that promote positive behavior, guidelines for designing curriculum and instruction, methods for effective assessment, and much more.Offers classroom layout suggestions for optimal learning, procedures that promote positive behavior, guidelines for designing curriculum and instruction, methods for effective assessment, and much more. The perfect road map for assisting teachers, offering a wealth of resources they will need as they embark upon their journey as beginning teachers. A very valuable asset! This book will be worthy of new teachers for many years to come! An excellent introduction to the classroom for new teachers! Well done! When I read the book, I felt like I was a new teacher progressing through my first year. As a current BTSA support provider, I will give this book to all my new teachers. College-level libraries catering to educators will find this book a basic and popular pick. It's an excellent beginning teacher's guide that's highly recommended for anyone venturing into the classroom for the first time. Well-organized and easy to use, this handbook is filled with practical ideas covering such topics as classroom environment and management, best practices, assessment, communication, and becoming a lifelong learner. While there is much here for practicing educators, the reflection logs would be an especially worthwhile tool for preservice teachers. Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Teacher as a Creator of Classroom Environment
2. Teacher as a Manager of the Classroom
3. Teacher as a Designer of Instruction
4. Teacher as an Assessor
5. Teacher as a Promoter of Literacy
6. Teacher as a Facilitator and Guide for Learning
7. Teacher as a Relationship Builder