The Ten Commandments of Professionalism for Teachers
Wisdom From a Veteran Teacher
Avoid many of the professional pitfalls that plague beginning teachers!
All new teachers make mistakes. But if they exhibit a high level of professionalism, they will be welcomed back. If not, they may be searching for another job or even a new career.
The Ten Commandments of Professionalism for Teachers reveals the unspoken rules of conduct that help experienced teachers and educators thrive in the classroom, the district, and the community. Vickie Gill, the best-selling author of The Eleven Commandments of Good Teaching, explains how to behave in a professional manner with students, other teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents. Using humour, stories, and personal experiences, she examines the importance of professional and personal balance, maximizing teamwork, avoiding gossip, and being a positive role model.
Offering advice in a friendly and accessible manner, this practical guide includes insider information on:
- Finding a suitable mentor
- The use and abuse of power
- After hours job duties and administrative details
- Specific ways to use documentation to protect yourself
- Continued professional growth
Designed primarily for new teachers determined to demonstrate their professionalism and experienced teachers interested in mentoring, this book is also an indispensable resource for staff developers, teacher trainers, and administrators.
"Finally, educators won't have to trudge forty years through the academic desert to find the answers to their teaching problems. The Ten Commandments of Professionalism for Teachers is a perfect 10."
"This book should be a prerequisite for every teacher before they are permitted to enter a classroom to help them develop a sense of judgment about how a professional behaves on the job. In fact, teachers with years of experience would also benefit by reading this book, as it would help them to better evaluate their skills and performance in the classroom."
"Gill’s conversational tone and nonjudgmental style are perfect for an audience of new teachers. Each chapter is clear, concise, and to the point, a real plus for busy teachers. I wish I had been given a copy of this book when I entered education!"
"Vickie Gill's book is full of sound advice that mentors would give to their protégés. However, I enjoyed it as a seasoned veteran. Many of the lessons are things we only learn through experience. The chapters were short, sweet, and to the point. This book should be supplied to every first-year teacher."
