Classroom Teacher's Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, 2nd Edition

by Ronald L. Partin (Hendersonville, North Carolina)

• ISBN13: 9780787972530
• ISBN10: 0787972533
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Designed for both the new and experienced teacher, this fully updated second edition of the best-selling Classroom Teacher's Survival Guide offers a practical source of ready-to-use tips and strategies for solving the everyday problems teachers face while organizing and managing a classroom. Replete with behavior management and assistive discipline strategies, this updated second edition includes tested suggestions, techniques, and reproducibles to help you save time and handle problems in scores of specific areas such as classroom routines, motivation, supplies, parent conferences, lesson plans, grading, conflict resolution, testing, team teaching, cooperative learning, homework, open houses, and many more.

Author Biography

Ronald L. Partin, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in educational psychology and counseling and has more than thirty-five years' experience as an educator, scholar, counselor, consultant, and presenter. Partin is the author of The Social Studies Teachers' Book of Lists, 2nd Edition from Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

The Author.

Acknowledgments.

About This Book.

1. Creating a Supportive Learning Environment.

2. Creating Successful Lessons.

3. Alternatives to Lecturing.

4. Building a Learning Community.

5. In Search of Educational Excellence.

6. Effective Use of School Time.

7. Helpful Teaching Resources.