Ginger Tucker's First Year Teacher Notebook (Ginger Tucker's The Heart of Teaching Series)

Ginger Tucker's First Year Teacher Notebook (Ginger Tucker's The Heart of Teaching Series) by Ginger LaGrone Tucker. Spiral-bound edition. ISBN: 9780971974616.

In this First Year Teacher Notebook, Ginger Tucker provides an in-depth exploration of the essential content and skills all new teachers need as they begin the journey of becoming an effective master teacher. This 200-page resource is organized around 10 foundational content areas that all teachers need to master and is infused with Gingers passion for teachers and teaching. The content and processes are based on current induction research, effective teaching for learning practices, and Gingers extensive experience with new teachers and mentors. The 10 topics include: Becoming and Effective Teacher Getting Ready for the First Days Managing the Classroom Effectively Maintaining Effective Discipline Understanding Personalities and Styles Teaching for Learning for All Working With Parents and Families Being a Professional Educator Working With a Mentor and in Learning Communities Managing Stress Each of the 10 sections features critical content, key understandings, guiding questions, examples, and application activities. Every new teacher will find this FYT Notebook to be a valuable tool for many years. Its use will not only build knowledge and skills but will instill a passion for our profession and our students-which is the Heart of Teaching. The First Year Teacher Notebook can be used as a stand-alone resource for an individual or as a participant manual in new teacher academies, seminars, professional learning teams, and university education preparatory programs.