Starting Strong: Surviving and Thriving as a New Teacher

by Kristen J. Nelson, Kimberly Bailey

Overview

Offers classroom layout suggestions for optimal learning, procedures that promote positive behavior, guidelines for designing curriculum and instruction, methods for effective assessment, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412955614
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/24/2007
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kristen J. Nelson is the author of numerous books in the education field, including Teaching in the Digital Age and Developing Students’ Multiple Intelligences. She works for a large suburban school district in Orange County, California. Nelson has been an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming an educational administrator.

Kim Bailey, with more than 29 years’ experience in education, has served as a special education classroom teacher, district administrator, educational consultant, and university professor. For the past eight years, she has placed her professional focus in the areas of professional development and educational leadership.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Teacher as a Creator of Classroom Environment
2. Teacher as a Manager of the Classroom
3. Teacher as a Designer of Instruction
4. Teacher as an Assessor
5. Teacher as a Promoter of Literacy
6. Teacher as a Facilitator and Guide for Learning
7. Teacher as a Relationship Builder
8. Teacher as a Communicator
9. Teacher as a Learner
Conclusion: Finding Your Own Style and Voice
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

"The perfect road map for assisting teachers, offering a wealth of resources they will need as they embark upon their journey as beginning teachers. "

Donna R. Bohannon

"Well done! When I read the book, I felt like I was a new teacher progressing through my first year. As a current BTSA support provider, I will give this book to all my new teachers. "

Julia Dewees

"A very valuable asset! This book will be worthy of new teachers for many years to come! "

Lori Grossman

"Well-organized and easy to use, this handbook is filled with practical ideas covering such topics as classroom environment and management, best practices, assessment, communication, and becoming a lifelong learner. While there is much here for practicing educators, the reflection logs would be an especially worthwhile tool for preservice teachers. "

Curriculum Connections

"College-level libraries catering to educators will find this book a basic and popular pick. It's an excellent beginning teacher's guide that's highly recommended for anyone venturing into the classroom for the first time. "

The Bookwatch

"An excellent introduction to the classroom for new teachers!"

Elaine Mayer