Make your first year of teaching one to remember

Becoming a new teacher is one of the most fun, exciting, and challenging experiences you'll encounter in your life. Who wouldn't want a little help getting ready before sitting down behind the teacher's desk for the first time?

That's where First-Year Teaching For Dummies comes in. You'll find easy-to-follow strategies and techniques to help you navigate the politics of education in your community, develop fun and fulfilling relationships with your students, and refine your own instructional style. You'll learn to:

• Survive and thrive in your first two weeks as you hit the ground running and win over your students, co-workers, and administrators
• Avoid or reduce the major stressors that can lead to burnout and other common problems
• Understand and handle 21st-century issues with skill and sensitivity

It's almost time for you to take charge of your first classroom and you're raring to go. So, grab a copy of First-Year Teaching For Dummies to find the last-minute tips and common-sense guidance you need to help make your first school year a rewarding one!

About the Author

Carol Flaherty is a 25-year veteran elementary school teacher who spent most of her years teaching first and fourth grades.

Flirtisha Harris has taught secondary school for more than 20 years in Texas and Southern Maryland.

W. Michael Kelley started as a high school math teacher and has spent 30 years teaching and training people of all ages.

Book Information
ISBN 9781394189762
Author Carol Flaherty
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint For Dummies
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 499g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 188mm * 23mm