Summary
Contents
Subject index
Praise for the first edition:
“Mandel has written a very practical, informative manual for new teachers. His examples for classroom standards, incorporating a variety of activities for diverse students, and teaching test-taking skills are right on target. For answers to fundamental questions and stress relief, Mandel's manual is a must!”
—Johanna K. Lemlech, Professor Emerita
University of Southern California
“An extremely practical and user-friendly time-saver. Rather than beating around the bush with pages of statistics, philosophies, best practices, and methodologies, this toolbox cuts to the heart of real questions burning inside new teachers. New and experienced teachers can benefit from the quick fixes presented in this plentiful toolbox.”
—Leslie Gaillard, First-Year Teacher
Pacoima Middle School, Los Angeles, CA
A one-stop resource for all your first-year teaching needs!
This second edition is a concise yet complete guide for novice teachers, covering all the essentials for getting off to a good start. With new tips for everything from establishing an ideal classroom environment to making it through teacher evaluations, this revised edition helps you plan ahead with confidence, keep your perspective, and prepare for the unexpected.
The author introduces techniques by grade level, making the book easy to read sequentially or as a reference for specific situations. Written in a conversational tone, this completely revised edition includes an expanded section on Internet use and provides field-tested strategies on how to:
Encourage student participation and critical thinking; Establish fair grading practices; Modify instructional methods and curriculum for students with special needs; Increase parent involvement; Manage stress and maintain sanity
A Student Self-Esteem Check
A Student Self-Esteem Check
Aliya was concerned about her students’ self-esteem. It all started when one of her “problem” students accused her of always picking on him and letting others get away with the same behavior. Aliya had always tried to be fair, but she began to question whether this student was correct in his assessment of her.
Grade Levels
K–12
Timeline
All year, but especially around the third or fourth month, after you are comfortable with your students and curriculum
The Issue
How can I verify that self-esteem is being fostered in my classroom environment?
The Idea
There is such a thing as a hidden curriculum, which has a tremendous impact on your classroom, especially in the realm of the self-esteem of your students. As you know, students’ self-esteem ...
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