First Class Teaching
A relatable book for new teachers transitioning from college to the classroom When you graduate from your teacher education program, you're ready to teach, but are you ready to teach well? Many novice educators find that the real-world classroom doesn't align with the picture that the textbooks from their education courses painted. And, oftentimes, reality presents more challenges than expected. First Class Teaching bridges the gap between college courses and classroom realities, giving you the encouragement and strategies needed to survive your first (or second or fifth) year teaching in K-12 and become an experienced teacher who makes it look easy. You won't find any cliché or impractical advice in this book. Veteran educator and professional development expert Michelle Emerson walks you through specific steps you can take to build your teaching capabilities and evolve as an educator. Thanks to First Class Teaching, you'll be able to accelerate your career and grow professionally in areas like classroom management, student engagement, student relationships, and planning time. It's true there's no substitute for firsthand experience as you develop confidence in the classroom, but this book will certainly help.
The go-to book for new teachers who need practical strategies, not textbook theory Are you a new teacher preparing to transition from college to the real-world classroom? First Class Teaching: 10 Lessons You Don't Learn in College will help you dodge the struggle and burnout that many new teachers face. Let's be real--many of the strategies you learned in school are unrealistic and ineffective in a classroom. When faced with this challenge, what do you do instead? Pick up this book to bridge the gap and familiarize yourself with ways to prepare for stepping foot into the classroom. You'll find relatable stories that will make you feel less alone and equip you with simple and effective strategies that you can implement immediately to make your first few teaching years a whole lot easier. When you read First Class Teaching, you'll feel like you're connecting with a "teacher best friend." Skip the cliched advice and discover how you can ignite your enthusiasm for the classroom, get students engaged, build relationships, deal with a lack of planning time, and more. * Read relatable stories of real-life teacher who overcame burnout, poor student behaviors, difficult administration, and more. * Learn strategies that you can implement right away to overcome the difficulties that often lead new teachers to burnout. * Get excited about teaching with motivational insights and advice that's more what is learned in college courses. * Hit the ground running as a new teacher, thanks to these tried-and-true tips from experienced educator Whether you're overwhelmed as a recent college graduate in your first K-12 teaching job or a veteran K-12 teacher looking to rediscover your passion for the profession, First Class Teaching will give you novel ideas and strategies to implement in your.
MICHELLE EMERSON is a former public school teacher who now supports educators by providing professional development and resources. After a difficult first year of teaching, Michelle began sharing her journey as an educator through her YouTube channel, Pocketful of Primary. She has been featured as an educational expert on the Today show.
Autor | Emerson, Michelle |
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Verlag | Wiley-VCH GmbH |
ISBN | 9781119984900 |
ISBN/EAN | 9781119984900 |
Lieferzeit | Vorbestellbar |
Erfassungsdatum | 24.02.2023 |
Lieferbarkeitsdatum | 26.04.2023 |
Einband | Kartoniert |
Seitenzahl | 208 S. |