The Practical Side of Teaching: A Handbook for New Teachers - Hardcover

Thompson, Margaret L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1450089216 ISBN 13: 9781450089210

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation, 2010

Synopsis

If you are looking for techniques for behavior management, transitional periods, first day of school, managing your time, parent-teacher conferences, and other issues, then the practical side of teaching is for you. Its not about the academics. Its all about the topics that are often not discussed until you find yourself confronted with them head on in the classroom. It is a guide for new teachers, kindergarten thru second grade. Youll recei have straight talk from a haveteran teacher who has been there and understands the frustration that is often encountered in teaching, especially the first year.

About this title

About the Author

Margaret, a native of Oklahoma, retired from the teaching profession after thirty two years of service in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood. She earned a B.S. degree in Education and her M.A. degree in Early Childhood. Many of her teaching techniques were shared through workshops and instructional fairs. She supervised student teachers and mentored high school students interested in the teaching profession. She has published articles for an educator's magazine on how to teach certain skills using easy accessible teacher made materials. Her self published books include, A Game Plan for the Alphabet, Number Jamboree, and A Little Smalltalk.

Edition details

• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1450089216
• ISBN 13: 9781450089210
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 58