What Teachers Should Know But Textbooks Don't Show

by Stella Erbes

Overview

Even with student teaching experience and education courses under their belts, most new teachers are unprepared for their first year in the classroom. Filled with practical insider information, this resource bridges the gap between instructional theory and practice.
This clear, concise, and reader-friendly text combines research, the author’s personal experiences, and valuable insights from veteran educators to help new teachers:

Create a positive learning environment
Address classroom management issues while retaining their personal style
Connect with students
Collaborate with parents and families
Handle personal and professional challenges

This book is ideal for novice and prospective teachers as well as for mentor programs and parenting classes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634507240
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	10/03/2017
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Stella Erbes earned her PhD in educational psychology and master’s degrees in education and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her sixteen years of teaching experience span both the elementary and secondary levels as well as the public, private, and homeschooling sectors. Currently, she is an assistant professor of teacher education at Pepperdine University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Part I. Planning and Preparing to Teach
1. Making Positive First Impressions
2. Making Time Through the Art of Multitasking
3. Making Grading Manageable
Part II. Classroom Management
4. Reinforcing Routines and Completing Clerical Tasks
5. Discipline: Setting Boundaries and Holding the Line
Part III. Instructional Strategies
6. Teaching Outside the Box
7. A Personal Touch: Incorporating the "Affective" Element
Part IV. Teaching: An Ensemble Work
8. Cooperate, Collaborate, & Consider the Office Staff
9. Parents & Teachers: We're on the Same Team
10. Participate in the Profession
Conclusion
Resources
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Erbes offers practical advice—not just theory—on how to succeed in the crucial first years of teaching. This book is filled with ideas on how to optimize teaching time and maximize student learning. By applying these guidelines, developing educators will have a better chance of being organized, thoughtful, and effective. "

Erin Powers

"Blends research with tips on the most challenging moments new teachers face in their classrooms, showing how to create a positive learning environment, handle students and families alike, and meet professional objectives. New teachers in particular will find it a clear, concise indicator of common problems and their solutions. "

The Bookwatch

"This book answers the practical question of how to be an effective teacher while retaining the heart and soul, which are essential to becoming a successful educator. Erbes shares her personal expertise with honesty and clarity to inspire new teachers to create active learning environments where both the teacher and the students can thrive. "

Donna Fulgham

"I was a brand new teacher right after college and I know that nothing can be as frustrating and disheartening to a young educator as the first year of teaching. Erbes uses her own journey and the experiences of others to help guide new teachers through what may be their toughest year. This book offers encouragement to help new teachers maintain their enthusiasm for teaching—the world's greatest profession. "

Janice Hahn

"Useful and motivational, practical and inspiring. Erbes not only provides teachers with valuable suggestions to make their lives easier and improve their craft, but also speaks to the heart of the matter. She reminds us that teaching is about more than skills and strategies; it is about relationships and passion. "

Marilyn Green