Starting Strong: Surviving and Thriving as a New Teacher

Author:   Kristen J. Nelson ,  Kimberly Bailey
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
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9781412955614


Pages:   232
Publication Date:   17 October 2007
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Kristen J. Nelson ,  Kimberly Bailey
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   Corwin Press Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.880kg
ISBN:  

9781412955614


ISBN 10:   1412955610
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   17 October 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction 1. Teacher as a Creator of Classroom Environment 2. Teacher as a Manager of the Classroom 3. Teacher as a Designer of Instruction 4. Teacher as an Assessor 5. Teacher as a Promoter of Literacy 6. Teacher as a Facilitator and Guide for Learning 7. Teacher as a Relationship Builder 8. Teacher as a Communicator 9. Teacher as a Learner Conclusion: Finding Your Own Style and Voice Bibliography Index

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The perfect road map for assisting teachers, offering a wealth of resources they will need as they embark upon their journey as beginning teachers. -- Donna R. Bohannon, Induction Staff Development Coordinator 20070329 A very valuable asset! This book will be worthy of new teachers for many years to come! -- Lori Grossman, Instructional Coordinator 20070329 An excellent introduction to the classroom for new teachers! -- Elaine Mayer, Lead New Teacher Coach 20070329 Well done! When I read the book, I felt like I was a new teacher progressing through my first year. As a current BTSA support provider, I will give this book to all my new teachers. -- Julia Dewees, English and Social Science Teacher 20070329 College-level libraries catering to educators will find this book a basic and popular pick. It's an excellent beginning teacher's guide that's highly recommended for anyone venturing into the classroom for the first time. -- The Bookwatch, October 2007 20071107 Well-organized and easy to use, this handbook is filled with practical ideas covering such topics as classroom environment and management, best practices, assessment, communication, and becoming a lifelong learner. While there is much here for practicing educators, the reflection logs would be an especially worthwhile tool for preservice teachers. -- Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008 20080807


""The perfect road map for assisting teachers, offering a wealth of resources they will need as they embark upon their journey as beginning teachers."" -- Donna R. Bohannon, Induction Staff Development Coordinator ""A very valuable asset! This book will be worthy of new teachers for many years to come!"" -- Lori Grossman, Instructional Coordinator ""An excellent introduction to the classroom for new teachers!"" -- Elaine Mayer, Lead New Teacher Coach ""Well done! When I read the book, I felt like I was a new teacher progressing through my first year. As a current BTSA support provider, I will give this book to all my new teachers."" -- Julia Dewees, English and Social Science Teacher ""College-level libraries catering to educators will find this book a basic and popular pick. It′s an excellent beginning teacher′s guide that′s highly recommended for anyone venturing into the classroom for the first time."" -- The Bookwatch, October 2007 ""Well-organized and easy to use, this handbook is filled with practical ideas covering such topics as classroom environment and management, best practices, assessment, communication, and becoming a lifelong learner. While there is much here for practicing educators, the reflection logs would be an especially worthwhile tool for preservice teachers."" -- Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008


The perfect road map for assisting teachers, offering a wealth of resources they will need as they embark upon their journey as beginning teachers. -- Donna R. Bohannon, Induction Staff Development Coordinator A very valuable asset! This book will be worthy of new teachers for many years to come! -- Lori Grossman, Instructional Coordinator An excellent introduction to the classroom for new teachers! -- Elaine Mayer, Lead New Teacher Coach Well done! When I read the book, I felt like I was a new teacher progressing through my first year. As a current BTSA support provider, I will give this book to all my new teachers. -- Julia Dewees, English and Social Science Teacher College-level libraries catering to educators will find this book a basic and popular pick. It's an excellent beginning teacher's guide that's highly recommended for anyone venturing into the classroom for the first time. -- The Bookwatch, October 2007 Well-organized and easy to use, this handbook is filled with practical ideas covering such topics as classroom environment and management, best practices, assessment, communication, and becoming a lifelong learner. While there is much here for practicing educators, the reflection logs would be an especially worthwhile tool for preservice teachers. -- Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008


Author Information

Kristen J. Nelson is the author of numerous books in the education field, including Teaching in the Digital Age and Developing Students’ Multiple Intelligences. She works for a large suburban school district in Orange County, California. Nelson has been an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming an educational administrator. Kim Bailey, with more than 29 years’ experience in education, has served as a special education classroom teacher, district administrator, educational consultant, and university professor. For the past eight years, she has placed her professional focus in the areas of professional development and educational leadership.

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