1000 best new teacher survival secrets

Tips for the first year and beyondToday's teachers are equipped with little more than a four-year degree and a semester of student teaching when they face their own classroom for the first time. Standing in front of an overcrowded classroom-of any grade level-can be a daunting and terrifying experience. 1000 Best New Teacher Survival Secrets is a must-have resource for new teachers, covering important issues across all grade levels. Authors and experienced educators Kathy Brenny and Kandace Martin show readers how to:- Set goals- Manage the classroom- Discipline students- Maximize lesson time- Address prejudice, controversy and school violence- Utilize available resources- Manage their time and healthWhether readers are recent graduates facing the classroom for the first or second year, or experienced teachers making a significant grade level move, 1000 Best New Teacher Survival Secrets helps them face the classroom with confidence. Secrets for your first year and beyondExperienced educators Kathleen Brenny and Kandace Martin show you how to:-Effectively organize your classroom-34 secrets to surviving your first week-Prepare your students for standardized tests-Document progress and grading-Work effectively with ESL students-Understand the legal requirements of working with students with special needs-Survive parent-teacher conferences-Manage stress and stay healthy-Create a safe school environment for your studentsCovers important issues across all grade levels