The Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide: An Essential Reference for Both New and Experienced Educators,9781571121103

The Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide: An Essential Reference for Both New and Experienced Educators

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9781571121103
ISBN10: 1571121102
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-06-01
Publisher(s): Jist Works
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Summary

Two veteran educators with more than 50 years of combined teaching experience update their teacher's handbook with additional content on personal and school safety, discipline, mainstreaming, increased emphasis on standardized testing, new learning technologies, and a host of other topics.

Table of Contents

About This Book v
Introduction xiii
Part I: Preparing Yourself for Teaching 1(78)
Fitting in with the Staff
3(18)
Five Ways to Jump-Start Your Year
3(2)
Become Familiar with the Community
3(1)
Read Up on Policy
4(1)
Read Up on Your Students
4(1)
Become Familiar with the School
4(1)
Become Familiar with the ``Buzz Words''
5(1)
Your New Coworkers
5(14)
The Teaching Staff
5(4)
The Principal
9(1)
The Vice Principal
9(1)
The School Secretary
10(1)
The Custodian
11(2)
The Cafeteria Staff
13(1)
The Teaching Aides
14(1)
The Resource Teacher
15(1)
The Librarian or Media Specialist
16(1)
The Teaching Specialists
17(1)
Professional Help
17(1)
The School Nurse
17(1)
The School Bus Driver
18(1)
The School Board
19(1)
Conclusion
19(2)
Rapport with Your Students
21(16)
The Mechanics
21(7)
Learning Names
22(1)
Seating
22(1)
Daily Schedule
22(1)
Class Rules
23(1)
Your Dress
24(1)
Your Voice
24(1)
Body Language
25(1)
Mannerisms
25(1)
Humor
26(2)
The Caring
28(7)
Don't Prejudge Any Student
28(1)
Avoid Sexism
29(1)
Respect Your Students' Religious Backgrounds
30(1)
Respect Your Children's Ethnic and Cultural Backgrounds
30(1)
Awards, Rewards, and Praise
31(2)
Make Your Students Feel Like Part of a Family
33(2)
Demonstrate Self-Esteem
35(1)
Conclusion
35(2)
Rapport with the Parents
37(16)
Opportunities to Meet Parents
37(11)
Back-to-School Night or Open House
37(4)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
41(5)
Kindergarten Orientations
46(2)
Report Cards
48(1)
Problem Parents
49(2)
Parent Volunteer Groups
51(1)
Conclusion
52(1)
Preparing for Those Extracurriculars
53(14)
Fields Trips
53(6)
Planning the Field Trip
53(1)
Recruiting Volunteers
54(1)
Sending Permission Slips
54(1)
Notifying the School Staff
55(1)
Supervising the Field Trip
56(3)
Fund-Raising
59(2)
Classroom Guests and Outside Speakers
61(1)
School Dances
62(2)
Team Sports Events
64(2)
Clubs and Organizations
66(1)
Conclusion
66(1)
The Teacher's Many Hats
67(12)
Surrogate Parent
67(2)
Friend
69(1)
Social Worker
70(1)
Provider
71(1)
Psychologist
72(2)
Nurse
74(2)
Emergency Worker
76(1)
Conclusion
77(2)
Part II: Preparing Your Classroom 79(30)
The Classroom Environment
81(16)
The General Room Environment
81(4)
Traffic Flow
81(1)
Desk Arrangements
82(2)
Sound Control
84(1)
Plants
84(1)
Incandescent Lighting
84(1)
Room Temperature
85(1)
Smells
85(1)
Walls and Bulletin Boards
85(2)
Interest Centers
87(8)
The Reading Center
88(2)
The Reference Center
90(1)
The Audiovisual Center
90(1)
The Science Center
91(1)
The Writing Center
92(1)
The Math Center
92(1)
The Pet Center
93(1)
The Computer Center
94(1)
The Game Center
94(1)
Conclusion
95(2)
Teachers' Supplies
97(6)
What You Will Need
97(2)
For Your Desk
97(1)
For Your Filing Cabinet
98(1)
For Your Supply Cabinet
98(1)
Decorating/Teaching Supplies
99(1)
Supply Sources
99(3)
Conclusion
102(1)
How to Prepare for a Substitute
103(6)
Emergency Lesson Plans for Your Substitute
103(2)
General Information for Your Substitute
105(1)
A Few Helpful Hints
106(2)
Conclusion
108(1)
Part III: The Big Three: Stress, Discipline, and Time Management 109(42)
Managing Your Stress
111(10)
Lighten Up!
113(1)
Relaxation Techniques
114(2)
Get Exercise Every Day
116(1)
Eat Well
117(1)
Keep a Positive Attitude and a Sense of Humor
118(1)
Know When to Seek Professional Help
119(1)
Your Body
119(1)
Your Behavior
120(1)
Your Emotions
120(1)
Your Thoughts
120(1)
Conclusion
120(1)
Discipline and Classroom Control
121(20)
Positive Reinforcements and Negative Consequences
121(8)
Classroom Rules
122(1)
Positive Reinforcement
122(3)
Phone Calls and Notes to Parents
125(1)
Negative Consequences
126(3)
Severe Discipline Problems
129(7)
Vulgar Language
130(1)
Sexual Misbehavior
130(1)
Stealing
131(2)
Drugs and Alcohol
133(1)
Weapons
134(1)
Gangs
134(1)
Violence
135(1)
``Keep Schools Safe'' Violence Prevention
136(4)
Conclusion
140(1)
Time Management
141(10)
Learn to Prioritize
141(5)
Ask Your Teaching Aide to Help Grade Papers and Tests
143(1)
Correct Every Third Paper
143(1)
Do Brief Assessments of Written Essay Compositions
143(1)
Use the ``Circle Your Best 10 Lines'' Method of Grading
143(1)
Use Volunteers to Help Grade
144(1)
Use Alternative Methods of Authentic Assessment
144(1)
Make Quality Lesson Plans in Less Time
144(1)
Don't Let Bulletin Boards Consume Your Extra Time
145(1)
Learn to Organize
146(2)
Your Desk
146(1)
Filing Cabinet
146(1)
Storage Cabinets
147(1)
Your Calendar
148(1)
Learn to Set Goals
148(1)
Conclusion
149(2)
Part IV: Words of Encouragement 151(24)
Ask the Old Pros
153(20)
Teaching Issues
153(6)
Discipline Issues
159(2)
Issues with Parents
161(4)
Administrative and Coworker Issues
165(3)
Personal Issues
168(5)
``I Think I Can...I Think I Can...''
173(2)
Glossary: All Those Buzz Words! 175(14)
Appendix: Helpful Web Sites for Teachers 189(8)
Organizations
189(1)
Resources
190(4)
Support Groups
194(1)
Violence Prevention
195(2)
Bibliography 197(3)
Index 200

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