Whether you're already in command of a classroom, or are just starting out as a student teacher, these top tips will help you cope with pupils, parents and the everlasting pile of marking. Alternately practical, wise and funny, Top Tips for Teachers will guide you through those career defining moments: parents evenings, negotiating the staffroom and help you preserve your dignity when all you want to do is hurl chalk at the board. Teaching can be a rewarding vocation allowing you to get to know your pupils and guide them into their future. This book will keep you organised, calm and motivated until the summer holidays. It contains witty illustrations by Bob Dewar, one of the UK's top satirical artists.

About the Author

Glenise Borthwick began teaching in 1979 at Vale of Leven Academy in West Dunbartonshire after graduating in English and Communications and armed with a teaching certificate from Jordanhill and Diploma in Education from Glasgow University. She taught until the early 90s then joined the Educational Institute of Scotland, eventually working as a full time trade union convener for teachers in West Dunbartonshire. She then moved to Edinburgh and joined the General Teaching Council for Scotland, initially as their Investigating Officer, and then Communications Officer. She is now Head of Communications with the Council.

Book Information
ISBN 9781906307202
Author Glenise Borthwick
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Luath Press Ltd
Publisher Luath Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 218g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 139mm * 11mm