So Now What? The New Elementary Teacher Survival Guide / Edition 2

by Lori Dassa Ed.D

Overview

Welcome to the world of education….Teacher!

You have a classroom filled with students and have the opportunity to run the show. You’re about to take everything you have mastered and apply it to this class of students and all the future. Yes, you can now say, "I am the teacher, I have the degree, I have the students, and this is MY classroom."

Now what are you going to do with all of this? You are filled with excitement but it is now mixed with fear because there is this one very important question on your mind… So, Now What?

Welcome to the ultimate new teacher survival guide, So Now What? It is a tool to use, dog ear, highlight and refer to throughout your student teaching experience, your first year of teaching and the many years that are sure to follow. There are tricks of the trade, real-life examples, pictures and charts from current and experienced teachers in the field. Read the reassuring and helpful words of wisdom from those that came before you. Being a teacher is a constant learning process, now you have the perfect pocket guide, So Now What?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781256517887
Publisher:	Pearson Learning Solutions
Publication date:	03/30/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Dr. Lori Dassa has spent the last 7 years as a full time faculty member of the Florida Atlantic University,Teaching and Learning Department. Prior to this position she was an Elementary School Teacher with extensive experience ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade in addition to 2 years as a Reading Specialist. She is a wife and mother of 3 children who benefit from her knowledge and expertise in the field of education. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, travel, creative cooking and kangoo fitness.

Table of Contents

Brief Table of Contents:

Unit 1 — Finding a Job

Home is Where the Heart is

Unit 2 — Classroom Design

Arrange and Rearrange

Unit 3 — The TEAM

Places to Go, People to See

Unit 4 — Management

Smile or No Smile?

That is the Question

Unit 5 — The First Day

Hello, My Name Is…

Unit 6 — Planning

What Am I Supposed to Teach?

Unit 7 — Diversity and Differentiating Instruction

Making a Difference

Unit 8 — Theories

Putting Theories into Practice

Unit 9 — Teaching Styles and Techniques

You’ve Got Style

Unit 10 — Centers

The Center of My Universe

Unit 11 — Assessment

I’m Watching You

Unit 12 — Paperwork

Piled High with Paperwork

Unit 13 — Final Thoughts

Time to Do it Over Again