Preface About the Authors Chapter 1. Where Do I Start? I. The Application Process II. Preparing a Resume and a Portfolio III. Preparing for the Interview Chapter 2. What Do I Do First? I. I'm Hired--What's Next? II. Before School Starts III. Preparing for the First Day IV. Survival Advice Chapter 3. How Do I Prepare for Co-Teaching? I. I'm Hired for an Inclusive Classroom--Now What? II. Understanding an Inclusive Classroom Chapter 4. How Do I Work With Parents or Guardians? I. Parent Involvement II. Effective Communication III. Back-to-School Event IV. The Open House V. The Parent-or-Guardian-Teacher Conference VI. More Parent or Guardian Involvement Suggestions Chapter 5. How Do I Begin the Year? I. Teacher as a Manager II. The 30-Day Classroom Management Plan III. Comments From First-Year Teachers Chapter 6. How Can I Do It All? I. Time Management II. Time-Saver Ideas From Teachers III. More Time-Saver Tips Chapter 7. How Do I End the Year? I. Count Down: The Last Month II. End-of-the-Year Management Plan III. Reflecting on the First Year IV. How Do I Prepare for My Second Year? References Index
This go-to guide for new teachers adds chapters focused on special education and inclusion, in addition to providing a 30-day learning plan that addresses instruction, assessment, and classroom management.
Karen Bosch, Ph.D. is a professor of education and the Director of Teacher Education at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia. She has been awarded the Most Inspiring Faculty Award from Old Dominion University and most recently has become the recipient of the Virginia Wesleyan College's Batten Distinguished Faculty Award for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and passion for inspiring others. Karen has also written the book, The First Year Teacher, which prepares and supports beginning teachers in their first year and more. She has published articles in Middle School Journal, Current Issues in Middle Level Education, Clearing House, Journal of Computing in Education, and Journal of Research on Computing in Education. As an educational consultant, she conducts seminars and workshops on classroom management and effective teaching practices. She has presented her research and her teacher preparation program models at conferences nationwide. She was formerly a public school teacher and administrator.