The First Years Matter: Becoming an Effective Teacher : A Mentoring Guide for Novice Teachers Paperback / softback
by Carol Pelletier Radford
Part of the Corwin Teaching Essentials series
Paperback / softback
Description
Use this updated resource to prepare for your journey into teaching  Teaching is an ongoing learning process.
Where do you begin? This newly revised and updated 2nd edition of The First Years Matter sheds light on what your first years are all about.
Key actions steps and a flexible twelve-month curriculum - including July for reflection and planning - keeps you proactively prepared for the classroom.
Use this book to collaborate more effectively with your mentor who may be using the companion text Mentoring in Action.  The First Years Matter includes a planning section, affirmations, and activities to help you master classroom management, instruction, assessment, goal setting, and more.
Whether you’re a first year teacher or entering your second or third year, you’ll learn to mindfully Align mentoring to your state or district evaluation standardsIntegrate student voice to build a community of learnersPrepare for teacher observations and standardized testingApply mentoring lessons to differentiate instructionDevelop leadership opportunitiesGather evidence to document your progress This updated version includes convenient QR codes and a robust companion website featuring videos, downloadable forms, and a journal for reflection.
Start your teaching journey off right. Use this empowering book to become a competent and confident teacher! "I love the idea of having mentors and mentees work alongside each other with Mentoring in Action and The First Years Matter, sharing their thoughts about challenges and successes each month and opening up a reflective dialogue." Karen Mayotte, Grade 2 Classroom Teacher/ Co-coordinator Mentor Program Nashoba Regional School District
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:296 pages
- Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
- Publication Date:16/09/2016
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- ISBN:9781506345062
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Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:296 pages
- Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
- Publication Date:16/09/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781506345062
