Your First Year of Teaching and Beyond

by Kronowitz, Ellen L.

• ISBN13: 9780801330698
• ISBN10: 0801330696
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson (Manual)

Summary

Designed specifically for pre-service and first year teachers, this practical, hands-on guidebook provides non-theoretical advice on how to tackle teaching challenges and demands. Based on extensive actual research conducted at California State University, San Bernardino, this new and improved fourth edition offers an expanded and improved balance of theory and practice in preparation for student teaching or practicum. Material throughout the book is specifically geared to the interests of elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Based on research obtained from teachers working in urban, suburban, and rural communities, the text covers a large scope of material, making it applicable for student teachers in all regions as well as all grade levels.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	1	(10)
The Induction Year	2	(1)
Research and Practice	2	(4)
Using This Book	6	(2)
A Final Focus	8	(1)
Further Reading	8	(1)
References	8	(3)
Curriculum Planning	11	(18)
The Importance of Planning	12	(1)
Long-Range Planning: The Year at a Glance	13	(3)
Midrange Planning: Instructional Units	16	(7)
Weekly Plans	23	(2)
Planning for Diversity	25	(1)
Daily Plans and Lesson Plans	25	(1)
A Final Word	26	(1)
Further Reading	27	(1)
References	27	(2)
Materials And Supplies	29	(20)
Locating Your Sources	30	(5)
Ordering Materials Wisely	35	(1)
Technology in the Classroom	36	(5)
Going the Extra Mile for Materials	41	(4)
A Final Freebie of Assurance	45	(1)
Further Reading	46	(1)
References	46	(1)
Commercial Internet Access	47	(1)
Computer Periodicals	47	(1)
Teacher Magazines	48	(1)
Classroom Organization And Management	49	(20)
Room Environment	50	(7)
Routines and Procedures	57	(10)
A Final Encouragement	67	(1)
Further Reading	67	(1)
References	68	(1)
Positive Discipline In The Classroom	69	(26)
Why Discipline?	70	(1)
Your Philosophy	71	(2)
Preventing Discipline Problems	73	(5)
Off to a Good Start	78	(4)
Looking for Causes	82	(1)
Two Views of Changing Behavior	83	(4)
Counteracting Misdemeanors	87	(2)
Dangerous and Disruptive Behaviors	89	(1)
Responses to Avoid	90	(1)
A Final Don't	91	(1)
Further Reading	92	(1)
References	93	(2)
Diversity And Authentic Assessment	95	(20)
Authentic Assessment and Portfolios	97	(1)
Authentic Diagnosis: Interests and Attitudes	98	(2)
Authentic Diagnosis: Instruction	100	(6)
Authentic Assessment: Social and Emotional Growth	106	(1)
Cycling Assessment Information into Instruction	106	(2)
Adapting Instruction for Students with Special Needs	108	(2)
The Second Language Learner	110	(1)
A Final Tip	111	(1)
Further Reading	112	(1)
References	113	(2)
Working With Parents	115	(16)
Communicating with Parents	116	(10)
Parents at School	126	(2)
Parents as Teachers at Home	128	(1)
A Final Flourish	129	(1)
Further Reading	130	(1)
References	130	(1)
Working With School Personnel	131	(14)
Your School	131	(3)
Scouting Your School Community	134	(1)
Working with Your Principal	135	(2)
Working with Other Teachers	137	(1)
Working with Paraprofessionals and Paid Aides	138	(2)
Preparing for Substitute Teachers	140	(3)
A Final Comment	143	(1)
Further Reading	143	(1)
References	144	(1)
The First Day	145	(22)
Questions to Start the Day	146	(6)
Ten Guiding Principles	152	(4)
But What Do I Actually Do on the First Day?	156	(9)
Finally, Your Turn	165	(1)
Further Reading	166	(1)
References	166	(1)
A Balanced Professional Life	167	(14)
Toward Reflective Practice	168	(1)
Professionalism at School	169	(1)
Keeping Up with Paperwork	170	(2)
Professional Development	172	(2)
Stress and Rejuvenation	174	(4)
A Final Note	178	(1)
Further Reading	179	(1)
Professional Journals	179	(1)
References	180	(1)
Appendix: Worksheets	181	(58)
Index	239