The most important piece of advice for new teachers is to begin with a passion for teaching-the passion that goes along with a personal love for learning, a joy of being in the classroom and an undying commitment to making connections with students. As new teachers begin their careers, they should learn to reflect on their practice. As a student teacher, I was fortunate to have a mentor who taught me this art, from the planning process to assessment, and from instructing to the final product. Learn the process of reflection as a positive experience, asking yourself the pros and cons of each lesson or action and what, if anything, could be done differently in the future. Learn the art of constructive criticism or self-praise.
Procedures are also key to successful classroom management.
Any time the teacher wants something done, following a set procedure is the sure way to achieve success. Procedures establish the climate and allow for a smoothly running classroom. They can be used for taking attendance, collecting money, passing out textbooks, collecting papers, checking homework, making up missed work due to absence, getting the attention of students, and many other tasks. The key is to teach the procedures until they have become routine. The curse of any teacher is not having enough work prepared to get through the day or period.