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

2. 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
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3. The Many Roles of Principals
Official Leaders
Helpers
Policymakers
Crisis Managers
Facilitators
Reward Dispensers
Judges
Buffers
Sacrificial Lambs
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4. Help Administrators Can Provide
Advice on dealing with specialized problems
Arranging contact with specialists
Demonstration lessons or special presentations
Focused feedback
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5. 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.
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6. Reasons for Parent-Teacher Problems
Varied Perceptions
Judgments on Students
Differences of Social Class and Experiences
Overburdened Parents
The Pain of Change
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7. 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.
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