The New Teacher Toolbox; Proven Tips and Strategies for a Great First Year

by Scott M. Mandel

• ISBN13: 9781412971355
• ISBN10: 1412971357
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-13
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This second edition is a concise yet complete guide for novice teachers, covering all the essentials for getting off to a good start. With new tips for everything from establishing an ideal classroom environment to making it through teacher evaluations, this revised edition of The New Teacher Toolbox helps you plan ahead with confidence, keep your perspective, and prepare for the unexpected. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Scott M. Mandel introduces techniques by grade level, making the book easy to read sequentially or as a reference for specific situations. Written in a conversational tone, this completely revised edition includes an expanded section on Internet use and provides field-tested strategies on how to Encourage student participation and critical thinking Establish fair grading practices Modify instructional methods and curriculum for students with special needs Increase parent involvement Manage stress and maintain sanity

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
About the Author	p. vi
Introduction: What New Teachers Really Want to Know	p. 1
The Room Environment and the First Weeks	p. 5
Things to Do Before the School Year Begins	p. 6
Arranging Your Classroom	p. 15
Bulletin Boards	p. 18
A Helpful Binder to Leave for Substitute Teachers	p. 22
The Curriculum and the Students	p. 25
Fairness and Critical Thinking in Classroom Discussions	p. 26
Teaching Five Hours of Material in Only Three Hours	p. 32
Keeping Students Interested	p. 37
Teaching Test-Taking Skills	p. 42
The Internet as the Ultimate Teacher Resource Center	p. 46
Discipline Issues	p. 50
Grading	p. 56
Marking Papers and Promoting Self-Esteem	p. 57
A Beginner's Guide to Figuring Grades	p. 60
Rubrics	p. 66
Grading for Classroom Participation	p. 71
A Student Self-Esteem Check	p. 74
Parents	p. 79
Parent Involvement	p. 80
Parent-Teacher Conferences	p. 86
Students Who Have Special Needs	p. 90
Modifying the Classroom Curriculum for Students With Special Needs	p. 91
Full-Inclusion Mainstreaming	p. 95
Students With ADD/ADHD and Classroom Management	p. 98
Preparing for a Special Education Class	p. 102
How to Maintain Your Santiy	p. 106
Making It Through Your Teacher Evaluation	p. 107
Ten Ways to Avoid Stress	p. 112
Putting It All Into Perspective	p. 116
Further Reading	p. 122
References	p. 125
Index	p. 126
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