Those Who Can, Teach 10th Edition Kevin Ryan and James M. Cooper Chapter 13 What Can the New Teacher Expect?

Surprises for the New Teacher The School Milieu: The shock of the familiar Administrators: A mixed bag Peers: A mixed blessing Students: Friends or fiends? Instruction: So much to learn Parents: Allies with different agendas Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

The Many Roles of Principals Official Leaders Helpers Policymakers Crisis Managers Facilitators Reward Dispensers Judges Buffers Sacrificial Lambs Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Help Administrators Can Provide Advice on dealing with specialized problems Arranging contact with specialists Demonstration lessons or special presentations Focused feedback Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Kevin and Jim’s Guide to the First Day of School Teach your very best lesson. Establish class rules and procedures. Start learning and using students’ names. Be friendly but businesslike. Share with students your vision for the year ahead. Establish procedures for communicating with parents. Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Reasons for Parent-Teacher Problems Varied Perceptions Judgments on Students Differences of Social Class and Experiences Overburdened Parents The Pain of Change Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Surviving the First Year of Teaching Begin now. Keep a teaching journal. Have the proper frame of mind. Find a mentor. Make your students’ parents your allies. Take evaluation seriously. Take care of yourself. Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.