Secrets for Secondary School Teachers

by Kottler, Ellen; Kottler, Jeffrey A.; Kottler, Cary J.

• ISBN13: 9780803966048
• ISBN10: 0803966040
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-05-01
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Provides practical information to achieve success in the classroom. It combines the most practical elements from course work and education literature with 'secrets' and advice from master teachers, and gives tips that experienced teachers have developed to simplify, organize and reduce the stress associated with the first teaching position.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
About the Authors	xii
Learning Your Way Around the School	1	(7)
Orient Yourself	1	(1)
Make Friends With the School Secretaries	2	(1)
Rules and Regulations	3	(1)
Building Orientation	3	(1)
Safety Concerns	4	(1)
School Traditions	4	(1)
Lunch Options	5	(1)
Meeting Others	6	(1)
Take a Breath	6	(2)
Organizing Your Room	8	(9)
Inventory Resources	9	(1)
Flow and Movement	10	(2)
Space Design	12	(2)
Equipment Checklist	14	(1)
Supplies Checklist	15	(1)
Other Considerations	16	(1)
Knowing Your Students	17	(7)
Collecting Information	17	(3)
Special Events	20	(1)
Students' Cultures	21	(1)
Introductions	22	(2)
Dressing for Success	24	(4)
First Impressions	24	(1)
Spirit Days	25	(1)
Images	26	(2)
Beginning and Ending Your Class on the First Day	28	(8)
First Contact	28	(2)
Movement	30	(1)
Setting the Rules	31	(1)
Some Sample Rules	32	(1)
Class Syllabus	33	(1)
Get to Work	33	(1)
Closure	34	(1)
Time Considerations	34	(1)
A Cheat Sheet	34	(2)
Managing Paperwork	36	(9)
Attendance	36	(1)
Grades	37	(1)
Paperwork Considerations	38	(3)
The Mailbox	41	(1)
In the Beginning	42	(1)
At the End	43	(2)
Avoiding Boredom---Theirs and Yours	45	(6)
Capturing and Maintaining Interest	47	(3)
Attitude and Values	50	(1)
Eating Lunch	51	(4)
Choices, Choices	51	(2)
The Consequences of the Decision	53	(1)
Final Advice	54	(1)
Connecting With Students	55	(7)
Being Visible and Accessible	55	(2)
Listen, Don't Talk	57	(1)
Reach Out to Students	58	(1)
Some Quick Interventions	58	(1)
A Review of Things to Remember When Connecting With Students	59	(1)
Connecting With Difficult Students	60	(2)
Communicating With Parents	62	(7)
Calls Home	62	(2)
Building Parent Relationships	64	(1)
Open House	65	(1)
Face-to-Face Contacts	66	(1)
Ongoing Contact	67	(2)
Dealing With Difficult Students	69	(8)
Avoid Direct Confrontation	70	(1)
Implementing a Discipline Policy	70	(1)
Taking Action	71	(2)
Processing the Experience	73	(1)
Welcoming the Student Back	74	(1)
Respect	75	(2)
Getting Involved in Activities	77	(7)
Activity Adviser	77	(2)
Class Sponsor	79	(1)
Coaching Athletics	79	(2)
Honoring School Traditions	81	(1)
Other Traditions	82	(2)
Networking With Professionals	84	(6)
Support System	84	(1)
Consultations	85	(1)
Do Your Research	86	(2)
Team Teaching	88	(2)
Using a Substitute	90	(8)
Of Necessity	90	(1)
Providing Information	91	(2)
Lesson Plans	93	(5)
Taking Care of Yourself to Minimize Stress	98	(7)
Being Evaluated	98	(1)
Things to Expect	99	(2)
Other Sources of Stress	101	(1)
Take Care of Yourself	102	(3)
Planning for Your Future	105	(3)
Become Who You Wish Your Students to Be	106	(1)
Travel	106	(1)
Continuing Education	107	(1)
Professional Organizations	107	(1)
Reflect on Your Future	107	(1)
Look for Change	108