The first-year teacher's survival guide
Subtitle: ready-to-use strategies, tools and activities for meeting the challenges of each school day
By: Julia G. Thompson
Edition: Third edition.
Series: Jossey-Bass teacher -- 177
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2013
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 530
ISBN-13: 9781118450284
Subjects: First year teachers; Handbooks, manuals; Teacher orientation; Teaching; EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Description: "Thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling resource for new teachersThis award-winning book gives beginning educators everything they need to survive and thrive in the classroom. The third edition covers new material including working as a part of a professional learning community (PLC), teaching media literacy and social responsibility, incorporating Common Core State Standards, handling "homework push-back" from parents, changes in classroom technology, techniques for motivating students, seeking feedback, and much more.  A fully revised edition of a trusted resource, offering solutions to challenges and typical scenarios encountered by new teachers   Bonus CD features downloadable versions of the book's checklists, forms, worksheets, and self-assessments  Includes Discussion Questions and a handy training guide for Professional Development providers  This popular resource offers teachers an essential guide for knowing what to expect when they begin their career and ideas for solving classroom problems"--
Notes: Includes index.