Teaching 101: Classroom Strategies for the Beginning Teacher

"One of the richest books I have ever read for beginning teachers. Even veteran teachers will get a lot out of it. I really wish I had a book like this when I was a student teacher." -Julie Wakefield, Social Studies Teacher
Robert McQueen High School, Sparks, NV

Reflect on the art of teaching to develop your skills and expand your horizons!

The noble profession of teaching plays a vital role in inspiring students to achieve excellence. This new edition of one of the most comprehensive introductions to teaching available provides essential knowledge and actively engages new teachers in practice to become an exceptional teacher.

Easy to understand and practical, this wide-ranging guide provides tools such as questions and activities at the end of each chapter, Web sites and vital readings for further study, and a self-assessment instrument to help readers succeed in their first year. The second edition includes more information on curriculum development and technology, more sample lesson plans, a new section on bullying, new activity sheets, and many checklists with immediate application procedures. The book is packed with helpful suggestions on topics such as:

• Lesson planning
• Classroom management
• Differentiating instruction
• Standards
• Assessment and grading
• Literacy
• Cooperative learning
• Inclusion
• National Board certification

Teaching 101 is an invaluable resource that teachers can reference throughout their careers to expand their skills and perspectives.