What Every Teacher Should Know About Professionalism in Teaching

by Hurst, Beth; Reding, Ginny

• ISBN13: 9780137149421
• ISBN10: 0137149425
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-08-05
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This book is designed to provide new teachers with practical, theory-based approaches to becoming professional, confident, and skilled classroom instructors, with emphasis on the social and communication skills needed to deal appropriately with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and the public.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Professionalism at its Best	p. 9
Professionalism Defined	p. 10
Becoming a Professional	p. 11
Professional Classroom Environment	p. 11
Reflective Decision-Making	p. 13
Mentoring	p. 13
Accountability	p. 15
Technology	p. 16
Effective Social Skills	p. 18
Faux Pas	p. 19
Professional Attire	p. 22
Attendance	p. 23
Developing Confidence	p. 24
Communicating Effectively	p. 27
Standard English Usage	p. 27
Nonverbal Communication	p. 31
Listening Skills	p. 31
Telephone Etiquette	p. 32
Telephone Tips	p. 33
Written Communication	p. 34
Newsletters	p. 35
Importance of Proofreading	p. 36
Spelling Errors	p. 38
Email	p. 39
Building Relationships	p. 40
Teacher to Teacher	p. 40
Managing School Politics Effectively	p. 41
Being a Team Player	p. 42
Supporting Your Colleagues	p. 43
Teacher to Student	p. 43
Students Are Your Focus	p. 44
Teachers as Role Models	p. 44
Student Conferences	p. 45
Earning Respect	p. 46
Being Fair	p. 47
Teacher to Parent	p. 48
Communication Is Key	p. 49
Developing Partnerships	p. 50
Parent Conferences	p. 51
Responding to Angry Parents	p. 52
When a Parent Is Uninvolved	p. 54
Teacher to Administrator	p. 55
Recognize the Role of the Administrator	p. 56
Keep Your Administrator Informed	p. 56
Follow Administrative Directives	p. 57
Practicing Professional Responsibilities	p. 59
School Responsibilities	p. 59
Committee Work	p. 59
After School Functions and Extracurricular Activities	p. 60
When to Say Yes and When to Say No	p. 61
Professional Development	p. 62
Lifelong Learning	p. 62
Contributing to the Community of Learners	p. 62
Inservice Workshops	p. 64
Professional Organizations and Conferences	p. 65
Graduate Courses	p. 67
Teacher Study Groups and Support Groups	p. 68
Professional Development Plans	p. 69
Professional Teaching Portfolios	p. 70
Advice from Professionals	p. 72
Principal, Emmett Sawyer	p. 72
Principal, Janice Hogan	p. 74
Principal, Randall Wallace	p. 76
Principal, Carol Plumley	p. 79
Teacher, Jamie Combs	p. 80
Teacher, Patsy Bowser	p. 82
Teacher, Gina Cowin	p. 84
Teacher, Kate Companik	p. 86
Teacher, Barbara Carnagey	p. 87
Teacher, Lori Elliott	p. 87
Teacher, Todd Varhalla	p. 90
Summary: Keys to Being a Professional	p. 91
Teachers' ABC's of Professionalism	p. 92
Appendix
Sample Elementary Weekly Letter to Parents	p. 95
Sample Middle School Introductory Letter to Parents	p. 96
Sample High School Letter to Parents: Goals and Skills	p. 98
Sample Letter to Parents and Students	p. 100
Sample Classroom Policy	p. 101
Sample Classroom Rules	p. 103
Sample Newsletter	p. 104
Internet Resources	p. 105
Professional Education Organizations	p. 105
Professional Organizations for Teachers by Subject Area	p. 105
Related Educational Links for Teachers	p. 106
Teacher Accreditation, Accountability, and Standards	p. 108
Teacher Recruitment	p. 108
References	p. 109
Further Readings	p. 113
Index	p. 116
Postscript	p. 120
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