How Do I Teach?

by Paterson, Kathy

• ISBN13: 9781551381497
• ISBN10: 1551381494
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Pembroke Pub Ltd

Summary

Presented as simple lists of common-sense ideas, practical, time-saving suggestions, and solutions to perennial problems, How do I teach ... and keep my sanity? is a comprehensive guide to smooth-running classrooms. It provides a variety of learning games, fun activities, and creative prompts along with tips to help teachers cope with marking demands, classroom organization issues, standardized testing, and much more.
Easy for teachers to use, the book includes ready-to-copy tip sheets to share with students on such topics as organizing notes, doing homework, getting teacher help, dealing with bullies, taking tests, and studying. Reproducible pages to involve parents in the classroom range from tutoring tips to a parent interest questionnaire.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Making the Moments Matter	p. 7
Communicating with Students Well	p. 9
Building Rapport and Class Spirit to Last	p. 25
Dealing with Challenges in Peer Relationships: Group Work and Bullying	p. 41
Teaching Through Hooks, Games, and Fun	p. 51
Tapping into Creativity: Quick Activities, Assemblies, and Art	p. 65
Promoting Efficient Classroom Practice	p. 85
Drawing on Volunteer Strength	p. 109
Helping Students over the Hurdles	p. 123
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 133
Afterword	p. 141
Enjoying Impossible-to-Put-Down Books	p. 143
Reading Books That Turn On Even the Most Reluctant Readers	p. 145
Index	p. 150
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