’This resource is extremely timely and well thought out. Wouldn′t it be great if all principals gave their new hires this book along with their classroom keys?’
—Andrea Ziembia, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Morton Elementary School, Hammond, IN
’An indispensable companion for any new teacher, this book gives excellent advice for avoiding many hurdles and pitfalls and focusing on what′s important—becoming outstanding teachers of young children.’
—Carol A. Tateishi, Director
Bay Area Writing Project, University of California at Berkeley
’The book′s lists, charts, tables, diagrams, and the narrative are amazingly helpful and insightful. This is more than a survival book; it is inspirational and affirming.’
—Mary Ann Sinkkonen, Assistant Professor
Dominican University of California
Everything a new elementary teacher needs for getting started is right here!
This comprehensive guide from veteran educators gives first-year teachers a multitude of classroom-tested strategies for those critical first days of school. Written in a reassuring tone, this authoritative handbook walks you through setting up your classroom, managing behavior, planning lessons, assessing students′ performance, and partnering with families. Thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today′s classrooms, this new edition includes the latest tips on:
- Teaching with technology
- Differentiating instruction for students from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners
- Preparing effective standards-based lessons
- Achieving professional growth through job-embedded professional development
Teachers will find resources, samples, templates, homework contracts, strategies, checklists, and proven solutions to everyday challenges. Rest assured that you are not alone, and you will succeed!
Innehållsförteckning
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. You Are Not Alone
2. Organizing Your Classroom and Yourself
3. Learner-Friendly Classroom Management
4. Behavior Management and Discipline
5. Preparing Lesson Plans that Engage Students
6. Instructional Methodologies
7. Assessing Student Learning and Performance
8. Developing Partnership with Families
9. Your Own Professional Development
References and Suggested Reading
Om författaren
Nancy L. Cappelloni, Ed D, is an Educational Consultant, Learning Therapist, and Early Childhood Education Specialist. Dr. Cappelloni consults privately with families and their preschool through elementary-age children regarding a wide range of academically-related issues and learning-related challenges. She served as an adjunct professor in the Teacher Education Department at the University of San Francisco and has taught kindergarten, pre K, and preschool for the past 20 years. Dr. Cappelloni was President of the Board of Directors of the California Kindergarten Association (CKA) and is a member of a number of other professional organizations (ASCD, NAEYC, NIEER, Ed Source, MEPP, CAEYC, ASCD, First Five, and PDK). She holds a doctorate in education, a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate, and a California Early Childhood Education Administrative Credential. Dr. Cappelloni conducts numerous professional development workshops for early childhood educators, primary school teaching staff, administrators, and families. Her areas of expertise are kindergarten readiness and self-regulated learning.
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