Secrets for Secondary School Teachers,9780803966048

Secrets for Secondary School Teachers

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ISBN13: 9780803966048
ISBN10: 0803966040
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1998-05-01
Publisher(s): Corwin Pr
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Summary

Provides practical information to achieve success in the classroom. It combines the most practical elements from course work and education literature with 'secrets' and advice from master teachers, and gives tips that experienced teachers have developed to simplify, organize and reduce the stress associated with the first teaching position.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
About the Authors xii
Learning Your Way Around the School
1(7)
Orient Yourself
1(1)
Make Friends With the School Secretaries
2(1)
Rules and Regulations
3(1)
Building Orientation
3(1)
Safety Concerns
4(1)
School Traditions
4(1)
Lunch Options
5(1)
Meeting Others
6(1)
Take a Breath
6(2)
Organizing Your Room
8(9)
Inventory Resources
9(1)
Flow and Movement
10(2)
Space Design
12(2)
Equipment Checklist
14(1)
Supplies Checklist
15(1)
Other Considerations
16(1)
Knowing Your Students
17(7)
Collecting Information
17(3)
Special Events
20(1)
Students' Cultures
21(1)
Introductions
22(2)
Dressing for Success
24(4)
First Impressions
24(1)
Spirit Days
25(1)
Images
26(2)
Beginning and Ending Your Class on the First Day
28(8)
First Contact
28(2)
Movement
30(1)
Setting the Rules
31(1)
Some Sample Rules
32(1)
Class Syllabus
33(1)
Get to Work
33(1)
Closure
34(1)
Time Considerations
34(1)
A Cheat Sheet
34(2)
Managing Paperwork
36(9)
Attendance
36(1)
Grades
37(1)
Paperwork Considerations
38(3)
The Mailbox
41(1)
In the Beginning
42(1)
At the End
43(2)
Avoiding Boredom---Theirs and Yours
45(6)
Capturing and Maintaining Interest
47(3)
Attitude and Values
50(1)
Eating Lunch
51(4)
Choices, Choices
51(2)
The Consequences of the Decision
53(1)
Final Advice
54(1)
Connecting With Students
55(7)
Being Visible and Accessible
55(2)
Listen, Don't Talk
57(1)
Reach Out to Students
58(1)
Some Quick Interventions
58(1)
A Review of Things to Remember When Connecting With Students
59(1)
Connecting With Difficult Students
60(2)
Communicating With Parents
62(7)
Calls Home
62(2)
Building Parent Relationships
64(1)
Open House
65(1)
Face-to-Face Contacts
66(1)
Ongoing Contact
67(2)
Dealing With Difficult Students
69(8)
Avoid Direct Confrontation
70(1)
Implementing a Discipline Policy
70(1)
Taking Action
71(2)
Processing the Experience
73(1)
Welcoming the Student Back
74(1)
Respect
75(2)
Getting Involved in Activities
77(7)
Activity Adviser
77(2)
Class Sponsor
79(1)
Coaching Athletics
79(2)
Honoring School Traditions
81(1)
Other Traditions
82(2)
Networking With Professionals
84(6)
Support System
84(1)
Consultations
85(1)
Do Your Research
86(2)
Team Teaching
88(2)
Using a Substitute
90(8)
Of Necessity
90(1)
Providing Information
91(2)
Lesson Plans
93(5)
Taking Care of Yourself to Minimize Stress
98(7)
Being Evaluated
98(1)
Things to Expect
99(2)
Other Sources of Stress
101(1)
Take Care of Yourself
102(3)
Planning for Your Future
105(3)
Become Who You Wish Your Students to Be
106(1)
Travel
106(1)
Continuing Education
107(1)
Professional Organizations
107(1)
Reflect on Your Future
107(1)
Look for Change
108

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