The Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide: An Essential Reference for Both New and Experienced Educators

by Warner, Jack; Bryan, Clyde; Warner, Diane

• ISBN13: 9781571121103
• ISBN10: 1571121102
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Jist Works

Summary

Two veteran educators with more than 50 years of combined teaching experience update their teacher's handbook with additional content on personal and school safety, discipline, mainstreaming, increased emphasis on standardized testing, new learning technologies, and a host of other topics.

Table of Contents

About This Book	v
Introduction	xiii
Part I: Preparing Yourself for Teaching	1	(78)
Fitting in with the Staff	3	(18)
Five Ways to Jump-Start Your Year	3	(2)
Become Familiar with the Community	3	(1)
Read Up on Policy	4	(1)
Read Up on Your Students	4	(1)
Become Familiar with the School	4	(1)
Become Familiar with the ``Buzz Words''	5	(1)
Your New Coworkers	5	(14)
The Teaching Staff	5	(4)
The Principal	9	(1)
The Vice Principal	9	(1)
The School Secretary	10	(1)
The Custodian	11	(2)
The Cafeteria Staff	13	(1)
The Teaching Aides	14	(1)
The Resource Teacher	15	(1)
The Librarian or Media Specialist	16	(1)
The Teaching Specialists	17	(1)
Professional Help	17	(1)
The School Nurse	17	(1)
The School Bus Driver	18	(1)
The School Board	19	(1)
Conclusion	19	(2)
Rapport with Your Students	21	(16)
The Mechanics	21	(7)
Learning Names	22	(1)
Seating	22	(1)
Daily Schedule	22	(1)
Class Rules	23	(1)
Your Dress	24	(1)
Your Voice	24	(1)
Body Language	25	(1)
Mannerisms	25	(1)
Humor	26	(2)
The Caring	28	(7)
Don't Prejudge Any Student	28	(1)
Avoid Sexism	29	(1)
Respect Your Students' Religious Backgrounds	30	(1)
Respect Your Children's Ethnic and Cultural Backgrounds	30	(1)
Awards, Rewards, and Praise	31	(2)
Make Your Students Feel Like Part of a Family	33	(2)
Demonstrate Self-Esteem	35	(1)
Conclusion	35	(2)
Rapport with the Parents	37	(16)
Opportunities to Meet Parents	37	(11)
Back-to-School Night or Open House	37	(4)
Parent-Teacher Conferences	41	(5)
Kindergarten Orientations	46	(2)
Report Cards	48	(1)
Problem Parents	49	(2)
Parent Volunteer Groups	51	(1)
Conclusion	52	(1)
Preparing for Those Extracurriculars	53	(14)
Fields Trips	53	(6)
Planning the Field Trip	53	(1)
Recruiting Volunteers	54	(1)
Sending Permission Slips	54	(1)
Notifying the School Staff	55	(1)
Supervising the Field Trip	56	(3)
Fund-Raising	59	(2)
Classroom Guests and Outside Speakers	61	(1)
School Dances	62	(2)
Team Sports Events	64	(2)
Clubs and Organizations	66	(1)
Conclusion	66	(1)
The Teacher's Many Hats	67	(12)
Surrogate Parent	67	(2)
Friend	69	(1)
Social Worker	70	(1)
Provider	71	(1)
Psychologist	72	(2)
Nurse	74	(2)
Emergency Worker	76	(1)
Conclusion	77	(2)
Part II: Preparing Your Classroom	79	(30)
The Classroom Environment	81	(16)
The General Room Environment	81	(4)
Traffic Flow	81	(1)
Desk Arrangements	82	(2)
Sound Control	84	(1)
Plants	84	(1)
Incandescent Lighting	84	(1)
Room Temperature	85	(1)
Smells	85	(1)
Walls and Bulletin Boards	85	(2)
Interest Centers	87	(8)
The Reading Center	88	(2)
The Reference Center	90	(1)
The Audiovisual Center	90	(1)
The Science Center	91	(1)
The Writing Center	92	(1)
The Math Center	92	(1)
The Pet Center	93	(1)
The Computer Center	94	(1)
The Game Center	94	(1)
Conclusion	95	(2)
Teachers' Supplies	97	(6)
What You Will Need	97	(2)
For Your Desk	97	(1)
For Your Filing Cabinet	98	(1)
For Your Supply Cabinet	98	(1)
Decorating/Teaching Supplies	99	(1)
Supply Sources	99	(3)
Conclusion	102	(1)
How to Prepare for a Substitute	103	(6)
Emergency Lesson Plans for Your Substitute	103	(2)
General Information for Your Substitute	105	(1)
A Few Helpful Hints	106	(2)
Conclusion	108	(1)
Part III: The Big Three: Stress, Discipline, and Time Management	109	(42)
Managing Your Stress	111	(10)
Lighten Up!	113	(1)
Relaxation Techniques	114	(2)
Get Exercise Every Day	116	(1)
Eat Well	117	(1)
Keep a Positive Attitude and a Sense of Humor	118	(1)
Know When to Seek Professional Help	119	(1)
Your Body	119	(1)
Your Behavior	120	(1)
Your Emotions	120	(1)
Your Thoughts	120	(1)
Conclusion	120	(1)
Discipline and Classroom Control	121	(20)
Positive Reinforcements and Negative Consequences	121	(8)
Classroom Rules	122	(1)
Positive Reinforcement	122	(3)
Phone Calls and Notes to Parents	125	(1)
Negative Consequences	126	(3)
Severe Discipline Problems	129	(7)
Vulgar Language	130	(1)
Sexual Misbehavior	130	(1)
Stealing	131	(2)
Drugs and Alcohol	133	(1)
Weapons	134	(1)
Gangs	134	(1)
Violence	135	(1)
``Keep Schools Safe'' Violence Prevention	136	(4)
Conclusion	140	(1)
Time Management	141	(10)
Learn to Prioritize	141	(5)
Ask Your Teaching Aide to Help Grade Papers and Tests	143	(1)
Correct Every Third Paper	143	(1)
Do Brief Assessments of Written Essay Compositions	143	(1)
Use the ``Circle Your Best 10 Lines'' Method of Grading	143	(1)
Use Volunteers to Help Grade	144	(1)
Use Alternative Methods of Authentic Assessment	144	(1)
Make Quality Lesson Plans in Less Time	144	(1)
Don't Let Bulletin Boards Consume Your Extra Time	145	(1)
Learn to Organize	146	(2)
Your Desk	146	(1)
Filing Cabinet	146	(1)
Storage Cabinets	147	(1)
Your Calendar	148	(1)
Learn to Set Goals	148	(1)
Conclusion	149	(2)
Part IV: Words of Encouragement	151	(24)
Ask the Old Pros	153	(20)
Teaching Issues	153	(6)
Discipline Issues	159	(2)
Issues with Parents	161	(4)
Administrative and Coworker Issues	165	(3)
Personal Issues	168	(5)
``I Think I Can...I Think I Can...''	173	(2)
Glossary: All Those Buzz Words!	175	(14)
Appendix: Helpful Web Sites for Teachers	189	(8)
Organizations	189	(1)
Resources	190	(4)
Support Groups	194	(1)
Violence Prevention	195	(2)
Bibliography	197	(3)
Index	200