Tag: first year teachers
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The First Year Teaching: Getting off to a good start
By Matthew Lynch Establishing a well managed classroom should be a top priority for all new teachers. Beginning a career in teaching is greatly aided if ... -
New Teacher Tip: The Teacher Evaluation Process
Each school system has a process for measuring and evaluating their teachers. In most districts, all teachers are evaluated by an administrator and provided feedback at ... -
The First Year Teaching: The self-discipline approach to classroom management
By Matthew Lynch As your journey as a teacher starts to finally take shape, you will find that there is no single method to use to ... -
For Pre-Service Teachers: What You Need to Know About the Praxis Exam
While on the pathway to becoming a teacher, “Praxis” is a word you’ll hear a lot. But what is it? Is it a certification? A methodology? ... -
Finding Support in Your First Year of Teaching
In any profession you’ll find professional groups and networks to support and encourage new professionals, as well as groups of experienced professionals seeking to advance in ... -
6 Reasons to Respect Teaching as a Profession
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a profession is defined as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.” Ballantine and Spade list six ... -
The First Year Teaching: Classroom rules and routines
Student defiance is a particularly unpleasant experience for all teachers, new and experienced. As a new teacher, you might be tempted to take the belligerent actions ... -
The First Year Teaching: How do I involve parents and the community?
Teachers are often the first line of defense when it comes to their students overall well-being. Academics aside, teachers have a big responsibility to students, both ...