Secrets for Secondary School Teachers by Kottler, Jeffrey A., Kottler, Ellen, Kottler, Cary J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface About the Authors 1. Learning Your Way Around the School

Orient Yourself Make Friends With the School Secretaries Rules and Regulations Meeting Your Department Your Classroom Custodians Building Orientation Safety Concerns School Traditions Lunch Options Meeting Others Induction Programs Take a Breath

2. Organizing Your Room

Inventory Resources Flow and Movement Bulletin Boards, Wall Space, and the Ceiling Equipment Checklist Supplies Checklist Makeup Work First-Aid Supplies Supplies for Traveling Teachers Other Considerations

3. Knowing Your Students

Collecting Information Introductions Students’ Cultures Gender Sexual Orientation Diverse Abilities Learning Styles Multiple Intelligences Gifted and Talented Students Special Events Student Relationships

4. Dressing for Success

First Impressions Clothing Considerations Spirit Days Image Clothing as an Instructional Tool

5. Beginning and Ending Your Class on the First Day

First Contact Movement Setting the Rules Some Sample Rules Theories and Models of Classroom Discipline Class Syllabus Get to Work Ending the Period Time Considerations A Cheat Sheet

6. Developing Plans for Instruction and Assessment

Long-Term Planning Unit Planning Daily Lesson Plans and Assessments Integrating Input From Testing Final Thoughts on Planning

7. Managing Time and Paperwork

Attendance Grades Paperwork Considerations The Mailbox Planning and Calendars In the Beginning Forms Organize Your Workspace Managing Time At the End

8. Avoiding Boredom—Theirs and Yours

Capturing and Maintaining Interest Attitude and Values

9. Eating Lunch

Choices, Choices The Consequences of the Decision Final Advice

10. Connecting With Students

Being Visible and Accessible Listen, Don’t Talk Reach Out to Students Some Quick Interventions Things to Consider When Connecting With Students Connecting With Difficult Students

11. Communicating With Parents

The Importance of Parent Involvement Building Parent Relationships Contacting Parents Open House Face-to-Face Contacts Ongoing Contact Understanding Limited Responses From Parents Recruiting Parents as Allies

12. Dealing With Difficult Students

Classroom Management Guidelines for Engaging Students Students With Attention Deficits Avoid Direct Confrontation Implementing a Discipline Policy Taking Action Processing the Experience When the Student Returns Respect

13. Getting Involved in Activities

Activity Adviser Class Sponsor Coaching Athletics Honoring School Traditions Other Traditions

14. Networking With Professionals

Support System Consultations Team Teaching Paraprofessionals Working with People in the Community You Are Not Alone

15. Using a Substitute

Of Necessity Meeting Substitutes Providing Information Substitute Lesson Plans

16. Taking Care of Yourself to Minimize Stress

Being Evaluated Things to Expect Other Sources of Stress Take Care of Yourself Develop a Support Group Internet Support Finding Balance

17. Planning for Your Future

Become What You Wish for Your Students Travel Continuing Education Professional Organizations National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Reflect on Your Future Look for Change

Resources for Further Reading Index