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The Power of Positive Teaching: 35 Successful Strategies for Active and Enthusiastic Classroom Participation
Valuable and innovative classroom management strategies fill this indispensable guide to effective teaching. Explained in an easy-to-follow, concise format, each 2–3-page strategy includes a brief introductory scenario illustrating the technique's usefulness in the classroom, steps to implementing the strategy, a discussion of potential problems and suggestions for managing them, and viable ideas for adapting the techniques to fit different teaching situations. Quick-reference teacher-friendly sections include strategies that gain and maintain students' attention, build teamwork, keep students organized, enhance review and reinforcement lessons, and help sustain a positive learning environment.
"An excellent resource for all teachers on how to truly engage their students in positive learning experiences." —Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools
The New Teacher's Handbook: Practical Strategies & Techniques for Success in the Classroom from Kindergarten Through High School
Tailored for novice teachers of kindergarteners through high schoolers, this handbook explores the most common challenges inexperienced teachers face and offers techniques to overcome them successfully. While practical topics such as classroom organization, student discipline, and lesson plans are addressed, the often unmentioned realm of the politics of teaching is also discussed, with advice on how to deal effectively with administrators and parents. Bullet points, sidebars, helpful hints, appendixes, and frequently asked questions are included, making this resource instructional as well as motivational.
The New Teacher's Handbook has been featured in the following publications:
- Scholastic Instructor
- New Teacher Curriculum Review
- On Board (New York State School Board Association)
- Virginia Journal of Education
"Written by a teacher with 30 years experience teaching at all levels, this book is designed to help the new teacher plan a positive program of action as a professional instead of reacting to the school climate he or she may encounter. . There are tons of good suggestions to help inexperienced teachers, and the emphasis on planning, writing things down and being adaptable are probably the most valuable." —Meredith Kiger, Children's Literature
"It truly addresses new teacher attitudes and orientations along with the nuts and bolts of starting up a career in teaching - a hard balance to achieve, but done so well by Bender. What a resource!" —Wayne M. Trainor, Ph.D., Educational Foundations & Curriculum Studies School of Teacher Education, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado
"Exactly the kind of information new teachers need and want to know." —Baltimore Teacher's Association
"Provides practical tools that assist new teachers in being successful in the classroom." —Patricia Foerster, President, Maryland State Teacher's Association
The Tactful Teacher
By equipping teachers with the tools they need to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators, this handbook prepares them to deal successfully with and understand the dynamics of a variety of work-related situations. Especially helpful for those new to the field, this guide teaches the skills to build effective communication, tailor messages to fit their recipients, and interact with difficult people and under pressure. Using specific scenarios, such as dealing with angry parents, sharing unpleasant information, or communicating in less-than-ideal school environments, different communication strategies, and why they work, are discussed in detail. Advice is also given on handling "The Social Addiction Trap" and those tricky "what's your opinion" questions with grace and aplomb
"This book is like listening to an experienced, if a bit jaded, teacher talk about the real workings of a school — from the importance of dealing with the classified staff to the avoidance of the perpetually cranky and crabby."
—Education Book Reviews, October 2005
"Buy five copies of Bender's book. . . bottom line: worth the price."
—Teacher Librarian, December 2005
"A helpful handbook for educators in all environments."
—Dance Teacher, December 2005
"Addresses the pitfalls of miscommunication in the school environment by offering practical, detailed advice."
—Curriculum Review, November 2005
The sense of joy Ms. Bender perpetually encourages educators to bring to their students is admirable."
—Alan Sitomer, California Literacy Teacher of the Year
"Exactly the kind of information new teachers need and want to know."
—Baltimore Teacher’s Association
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