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There ARE jobs for teachers, and this step-by-step guide will help
college students and career changers find those jobs and get them.
Whether you seek a job as a substitute teacher or full-time
pre-school, elementary, middle, or high school teacher, the
strategies needed to win a job are here. The job market has
changed, and teachers no longer get jobs just by just student
teaching in a school. Today's candidates need to use online search
engines to find openings, and then produce a cover letter, resume,
and portfolio that showcases their training. Interviewing is much
more than answering the question, "Tell me about yourself." Teacher
candidates must master the art of the behavior-based interview to
sell their experience and expertise to employers. When a
candidate's Facebook page can make or break hiring, everything a
potential new teacher does is important.
Coming on the heels of the media announcing a national teacher
shortage, this book outlines why people become teachers and helps
readers reflect upon their own history with teachers before making
a commitment to a teacher education program. The pros and cons of
the profession are discussed, as well as how to choose the right
subject and grade. Common myths are explored and debunked, such as
that old adage, 'Those who can do, and who can't, teach.' The book
is designed for the general public as well as students in
introductory courses in education. Also includes invaluable
references and hints of employment.
Teachers who read A Dozen Things will be engaged with the personal
stories of teaching, while also gaining strategies for success in
their classrooms. A quick glance at the table of contents provides
insight into the issues teachers face and how to thrive and
succeed. Successful teachers prepare personally and professionally
for their jobs. Strong teachers organize and manage a classroom,
while planning to use a variety of effective teaching methods and
strategies. Both new and veteran teachers use technology to their
advantage, and know when to just use paper and pencil to teach.
Successful teachers master how to assess student work with
straightforward, usable evaluations, and not just the standardized
tests. While striving to meet the needs of all students, effective
teachers communicate with all stakeholders - especially the
students! How do teachers keep their jobs from taking over their
lives? They recognize that teaching is too difficult a job to do
alone, and too important a job to do alone. They find strong
colleagues for mentors and for local support networks. They join
professional associations to stay current in their fields and to
have a larger support network. This book leads teachers to reflect
in a practical way about teaching and their success. Teachers need
to remember why they entered this profession and to develop a
simple philosophy for why they get up each morning to do the
important work of teaching.
Retaining Effective Teachers provides all administrators with
step-by-step strategies for hiring and keeping the best teachers.
Teachers who serve on search committees and as teacher leaders will
value the book as a guide for inducting and mentoring their new
colleagues. The author has summarized the most useful research on
hiring, induction, mentoring, and teacher support. The many
appendices can be used immediately to ask behavior-based interview
questions that determine the strongest candidates. Those who lead
the induction programs have ready-made lessons and resources for
improving orientation, seminars, and mentor training. The research
on working with millennial teachers provides insights into ways to
support them as high-performing teachers. Excellent summaries of
how to observe and supervise teachers provide school leaders with
collaborative ways to support and retain their faculties. This book
presents a common-sense approach for developing district and school
retention plans that will retain the most effective teachers needed
in today's and tomorrow's schools. The strategies outlined in the
book create help to create schools as high-quality workplaces that
will retain teachers.
Retaining Effective Teachers provides all administrators with
step-by-step strategies for hiring and keeping the best teachers.
Teachers who serve on search committees and as teacher leaders will
value the book as a guide for inducting and mentoring their new
colleagues. The author has summarized the most useful research on
hiring, induction, mentoring, and teacher support. The many
appendices can be used immediately to ask behavior-based interview
questions that determine the strongest candidates. Those who lead
the induction programs have ready-made lessons and resources for
improving orientation, seminars, and mentor training. The research
on working with millennial teachers provides insights into ways to
support them as high-performing teachers. Excellent summaries of
how to observe and supervise teachers provide school leaders with
collaborative ways to support and retain their faculties. This book
presents a common-sense approach for making district and school
retention plans that will retain the most effective teachers needed
in today's - and tomorrow's - schools. The strategies outlined in
the book create help to create schools as high-quality workplaces
that will retain teachers.
There ARE jobs for teachers, and this step-by-step guide will help
college students and career changers find those jobs and get them.
Whether you seek a job as a substitute teacher or full-time
pre-school, elementary, middle, or high school teacher, the
strategies needed to win a job are here. The job market has
changed, and teachers no longer get jobs just by just student
teaching in a school. Today's candidates need to use online search
engines to find openings, and then produce a cover letter, resume,
and portfolio that showcases their training. Interviewing is much
more than answering the question, "Tell me about yourself." Teacher
candidates must master the art of the behavior-based interview to
sell their experience and expertise to employers. When a
candidate's Facebook page can make or break hiring, everything a
potential new teacher does is important.
People who teach in higher education are subject matter
specialists, but they often have little preparation in how to
teach. This book presents the knowledge base of college teaching in
a user-friendly, easy-to-read, yet well-researched format. From
sample syllabi to the creation of an effective grading scale, this
book covers critically important aspects of organizing and teaching
your curriculum. Suggestions for preparing for the first day of the
semester will make all semesters run more smoothly. Chapters about
building positive student relationships, student incivility, and
academic integrity provide insights about today's students, their
backgrounds, and their expectations. Using techniques presented in
the book for instructional management, instructors can have
productive classes where students achieve success. If you teach
traditional or online courses in a community college, private
college, or large public university, this book needs to be on your
reading list. The topics, strategies, and methods presented will
not only help you to improve your courses, but will also help you
to keep your job and obtain tenure. Reading this book is the
equivalent of taking a course in how to teach in higher education.
People who teach in higher education are subject matter
specialists, but they often have little preparation in how to
teach. This book presents the knowledge base of college teaching in
a user-friendly, easy-to-read, yet well-researched format. From
sample syllabi to the creation of an effective grading scale, this
book covers critically important aspects of organizing and teaching
your curriculum. Suggestions for preparing for the first day of the
semester will make all semesters run more smoothly. Chapters about
building positive student relationships, student incivility, and
academic integrity provide insights about today's students, their
backgrounds, and their expectations. Using techniques presented in
the book for instructional management, instructors can have
productive classes where students achieve success. If you teach
traditional or online courses in a community college, private
college, or large public university, this book needs to be on your
reading list. The topics, strategies, and methods presented will
not only help you to improve your courses, but will also help you
to keep your job and obtain tenure. Reading this book is the
equivalent of taking a course in how to teach in higher education.
Designed for every senior in an education program, as well as those
who seek to change careers into education, this book is truly the
one-stop guide to getting a teaching job. The book takes the reader
through the process of reviewing certification requirements and the
job market, how to conduct a job search using local and Internet
resources, and creating a dynamic cover letter and resume.
Worksheets, sample cover letters, and resumes are included. Since
one of the newest trends in teacher interviews is the use of
behavior-based interviewing (BBI), readers are given sample
questions and will learn how to answer questions that require them
to share their past knowledge and skills. The materials presented
in this book have been researched and hundreds of teacher
candidates have used these techniques taught by the author in her
classes and seminars.
Teachers who read A Dozen Things will be engaged with the personal
stories of teaching, while also gaining strategies for success in
their classrooms. A quick glance at the table of contents provides
insight into the issues teachers face and how to thrive and
succeed. Successful teachers prepare personally and professionally
for their jobs. Strong teachers organize and manage a classroom,
while planning to use a variety of effective teaching methods and
strategies. Both new and veteran teachers use technology to their
advantage, and know when to just use paper and pencil to teach.
Successful teachers master how to assess student work with
straightforward, usable evaluations, and not just the standardized
tests. While striving to meet the needs of all students, effective
teachers communicate with all stakeholders - especially the
students! How do teachers keep their jobs from taking over their
lives? They recognize that teaching is too difficult a job to do
alone, and too important a job to do alone. They find strong
colleagues for mentors and for local support networks. They join
professional associations to stay current in their fields and to
have a larger support network. This book leads teachers to reflect
in a practical way about teaching and their success. Teachers need
to remember why they entered this profession and to develop a
simple philosophy for why they get up each morning to do the
important work of teaching.
Whether you are a student of high school education or a graduate
becoming a high school teacher, this book is for you. First Time in
the High School Classroom will answer all of your questions, from
"Where do I start when planning the curriculum?" to "How do I
manage the classroom?" Ten of the best teaching methods are dealt
with in detail, helping you to: give effective presentations,
create visual aids, and guide student talk and thought. Practical
tips on group work and teaching with technology will help you reach
today's diverse student populations. The chapters on classroom
management, communication, and success strategies will make readers
look like pros during their first year teaching. Rather than
focusing on theories, the author provides the nuts and bolts for
being prepared for today's high school classrooms. This practical,
hands-on book of ideas will leave you asking, "Why didn't my
college professors teach this clearly and practically?"
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