First-Year Teaching For Dummies

Teach with confidence in your first year So you're ready to step into the classroom. Congratulations! First-Year Teaching For Dummies helps you sail through your first year, with tips they didn't teach you in college. Discover your teaching style, manage your classroom, handle building politics, and build positive relationships with students, administrators, and parents. This book is also your go-to when you need help with stuff like teaching online, navigating unique 21 st century issues, and dealing with all the people you'll encounter in your career. Start your teaching career off with a bang, thanks to this Dummies guide. Inside... Getting a strong start to the year Collaborating with coworkers Selecting a grading system Making learning fun Addressing behavior problems Protecting your students Managing your time wisely Avoiding rookie mistakes