Secrets for Secondary School Teachers

How to Succeed in Your First Year

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

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN:
  9781629147468
• eBook ISBN:
  9781632201195
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Classroom Management

Teach like a pro from day one! In this updated version of the successful Secrets for Secondary School Teachers, you will learn tangible ways to supercharge your teaching skills, while avoiding the pitfalls common to beginning teachers. Offering a unique blend of perspectives and "insider" insights into secondary education, a seasoned high school teacher, a long-time educator and counselor, and a recent high school graduate join forces to impart proven tips and tools.This indispensable guide combines practical applications of your preservice coursework with straightforward portrayals of what you can expect during your first days, weeks, semesters, and years in the classroom.Already packed with winning ideas and real-life scenarios, this newest edition has added: • A new chapter on developing plans for instruction and assessment
• Rubrics—both holistic and analytic
• A-to-Z list of assessments
• Expanded information on multiple intelligences and diverse learning populations
• Suggestions for students with attention deficits
• Stress source chart
• Technology tipsReduce your stress, hone your skills, and be "in the know" with this invaluable resource.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• About the Authors
• 1. Learning Your Way Around the School
• 2. Organizing Your Room
• 3. Knowing Your Students
• 4. Dressing for Success
• 5. Beginning and Ending Your Class on the First Day
• 6. Developing Plans for Instruction and Assessment
• 7. Managing Time and Paperwork
• 8. Avoiding Boredom—Theirs and Yours
• 9. Eating Lunch
• 10. Connecting With Students
• 11. Communicating With Parents
• 12. Dealing With Difficult Students
• 13. Getting Involved in Activities
• 14. Networking With Professionals
• 15. Using a Substitute
• 16. Taking Care of Yourself to Minimize Stress
• 17. Planning for Your Future
• Resources for Further Reading
• Index