Create a positive and dynamic learning environment while meeting the challenges of each school day. Brand new K-12 classroom teachers will benefit from a wide variety of tested strategies, activities, tools and self-assessments to help them develop into skilled professionals who are enthusiastic about the possibilities for every student. From becoming effective team players to connecting with and motivating students, handling behavior problems and working with diverse populations novice teachers will face first-year pressures with confidence. This updated survival guide also addresses No Child Left Behind, using new technologies, struggling readers, at-risk students and teachers' rights and responsibilities regarding discipline issues.


Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 11
Pages: 500+