A New Teacher's Guide: Surviving Your First Year

by Harvey Singer

Overview

For many years, new teachers have complained that they were not well prepared for many of the daily realities of classroom teaching. Based on Singer's personal experience as a teacher, dean, counselor, and administrator, this book will provide specific tools and insights to help new teachers become successful in assisting students with a variety of issues including drug abuse, legal matters, and communication with parents. Intended for beginning teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810845749
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	04/09/2003
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.72(w) x 9.04(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Harvey Singer is adjunct instructor (computer science) Broward Community College and instructor of online courses (computer science).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 1 First Thoughts Chapter 3 2 The First Day Chapter 4 3 The Technical Side of Learning Chapter 5 4 The Personal Side of Learning Chapter 6 5 Communicating Effectively Chapter 7 6 Discipline Chapter 8 7 Drug Abuse Chapter 9 8 Working With Your Colleagues Chapter 10 9 A Few Words about Administrators Chapter 11 10 Playing by the Rules Chapter 12 11 It's All About Students Chapter 13 12 Finding a Job Chapter 14 13 Surviving Your First Year...And Beyond Chapter 15 14 The last Chapter Chapter 16 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

The book is based on a sound theoretical foundation derived from Singer's extensive experiences...Highly recommended. Lower-level and upper-division undergraduates, researchers, faculty, and practitioners.

Choice Reviews

The book is based on a sound theoretical foundation derived from Singer's extensive experiences...Highly recommended. Lower-level and upper-division undergraduates, researchers, faculty, and practitioners.

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The book is based on a sound theoretical foundation derived from Singer's extensive experiences...Highly recommended. Lower-level and upper-division undergraduates, researchers, faculty, and practitioners.

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