The New Elementary Teacher's Handbook
Flourishing in Your First Year
- Kathleen Jonson - University of San Francisco, USA
- Nancy Cappelloni - Educational Consultant, California
- Mary Niesyn
Classroom Management & Student Behaviour | Teacher Induction | Teaching Methods & Learning Styles
- 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!
"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?"
"This handbook is most useful as a first line of defense for teachers who want useful tools at their fingertips. The tone is inviting and reassuring."
"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."
"This user-friendly book is full of great suggestions, instructional ideas, and strategies. The authors are veteran teachers who can mentor beginners along a rewarding path to becoming excellent and caring instructors of their own students."
“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.”
