Description
Book SynopsisHOPE IS ON THE WAY! I firmly believe that what will make you a master teacher is not the advice I give you; what will make you a master teacher is that you figure out how to solve those challenges on your own, in your own way. From the Preface As a new teacher you face numerous challenges.
Table of ContentsPreface ix
Acknowledgments xvii
About the Author xix
1 You Can Be Yourself
Developing Your Own Teaching Style 1
2 You Can Have a Life
Finding Balance 15
3 You Can Smile Before Christmas
What to Do with Bad Advice 41
4 You Can Design Great Lessons
How to Tackle Planning 61
5 You Can Find Common Ground
Working with Parents 87
6 You Can Keep Things Running Smoothly
Managing Your Classroom 111
7 You Can Bounce Back
Recovering from Mistakes 127
8 You Can Get Better
Growing Your Own Teaching Style 141
9 You Can Shine
Distinguishing Yourself as an Educator 161
10 You Can Lead
Becoming a Master Teacher 181
Questions for Discussion 193
Index 199