Posted by Karabo Kgophane on
15 October 2021, 13:05
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Stepping into the classroom of your first teaching job is the most joyful yet sobering point in your teaching career. It’s the moment when you realize that every decision you make, big and small, will have a real impact on the lives of other humans. You’ve spent years learning how to teach, and now it’s time to teach your students how to learn.
Feeling the gravity of this responsibility can be daunting, but focusing on a few simple principles will ease the stress of adjusting to your new role and ensure that you teach confidently from the start.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
22 July 2021, 12:25
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Article by Melissa Kelly
New teachers typically anticipate their first day of school with a mixture of anxiety and excitement. They may have gained experience teaching in a controlled environment under a supervising teacher in a student teaching position. The responsibility of a classroom teacher, however, is different. Check off these 12 first-day strategies, whether you're a new teacher or a veteran teacher, to set yourself up for classroom success from day one.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
22 July 2021, 11:20
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Article by Anna Mae Tempus
Resilience is necessary for any young teacher setting out into the field for the first time. It is vital that new teachers have the tools, equipment and strategies for the classroom.
When tension rises in a class whether it stems from a conflict between students or miscommunication between the teacher and the class, the stress can be palpable. Try a strategy called “Roses and Thorns” as both a preventative measure and a way to encourage productive conflict resolution and self-advocacy.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
22 July 2021, 09:35
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Article by Education Dive
With new teachers, regardless of how much talent and promise they bring to the table, there are plenty of guaranteed rough spots before they find their rhythm. While it can be discouraging, this is the reality of virtually any profession. Nonetheless administrators can also take a number of steps to ease disappointment and help young educators learn from those setbacks rather than dwelling on them or letting them crush their optimism or passion for teaching.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
21 July 2021, 11:05
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By Dr Suzanne Hudson, Alexandra Lasczik &Sarah James
Teaching is hard. Staying in the teaching profession can sometimes be even harder. High workloads, perceived lack of support, work-life balance and the absence of recognition appear to impact new teachers’ decisions to stay. Some new teachers also report a lack of job security. A report found support for new teachers was not equally available to all of them. Here are six ways schools can support new teachers so they can transition successfully into the profession and stay there.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
21 July 2021, 10:05
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By Nancy Barile.
Stay ahead of the new teacher learning curve with these tips. A new teacher hopes to be ready for anything at the start of teaching, but that is seldom the case. We asked a few teachers to tell us the one thing they wish they knew before they began their teaching careers.
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Classroom management Is key
"I wish I knew more about classroom management techniques. That would have made my first year a lot easier. It's impossible to teach students anything if strong classroom management strategies aren't in place, especially if you're a new teacher because students will try to push you as much as they can. I learned pretty quickly only to send a student to the principal as a last resort. If you play that card too early, you'll have nowhere left to go with your students, and your principal will think you can't manage your classroom. So give detentions, call parents, have conversations with students."
— Kenny
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
01 July 2021, 08:15
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Written by Lily Jones
Here we walk you through the steps you'll need to take before the first day of school. Before getting a classroom of your own, I spent two years student teaching in the classrooms of veteran teachers. I had gone to professional development sessions and seen experienced teachers share their amazing practices. But I had never seen a beginning teacher in action before.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
25 June 2021, 16:05
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By Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong
Lots of educators suffer from back-to-school jitters, but teachers new to the classroom are especially prone to worries: What if I have a classroom full of troublemakers? What if my lesson plans aren’t rigorous enough? What if I have absolutely no parental or administrative support? Take comfort: Your colleagues have recommended some must-reads for newbies that are sure to help you get organized and energized. Here are a few of their picks.
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Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on
24 June 2021, 17:30
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With all the excitement and anticipation of being a first-year teacher, there’s often a sense of anxiety mixed in leading up to that first day. But have no fear! With these five essential resources for first-year teachers, you’ll have everything you need to put your mind at ease, build confidence, and be fully prepared for your teaching journey.
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