Retaining new teachers has never been easy and when the teachers are on the fast track in urban settings, turnover and retention are real problems. This book examines how schools can work to recruit, support, and somehow hold on to new teachers, many of whom have only limited formal preparation and experience in the classroom. Getting and Keeping New Teachers explores the orientation of new teachers, their lives in urban schools, and the key role of school leadership and strong collegiality, all of which combine in some cases to support and retain new teachers in important ways.
This expanded collection of writings and reflections offers practical guidance on how to navigate the school system, form rewarding relationships with colleagues, and connect in meaningful ways with students and families from all cultures ...
In this dynamic handbook, Jenna, Ashley, Abby, and Staci offer a fresh approach to learning through the lens of wonder.
... Social Studies 1 : 20-1 : 45 Centers and Small - Group Instruction 1 : 45-1 : 50 Clean - up Time - Students ... ways a teacher can save time and be more efficient . Remember your primary goal is to make learning come alive in a loving ...
In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction.
She explained, What keeps me going is having a student teacher every year. That is what really keeps me going because I am able to recapture in this new person the idealism that I started with. You know, I have 28 years in the system ...
Why? Exiting teachers say lack of support from the administration, specifically the principal,– causes them to quit. If leadership makes the difference in keeping new talent, get this guide to stop the new teacher exodus.
This is a solutions book that shows how to organize and structure a classroom to create a safe and positive environment for student learning and achievement to take place.
Discusses the importance of training, supporting, and retaining new teachers, presents a step-by-step process for structuring an induction program, and features a list of replicable induction programs.
Life-saving Strategies for New Teachers
... new - teacher meetings . Starting at the very beginning of the school year , schedule regular informal meetings with new teachers . Use these meetings as an opportunity to listen , share insights , and get to know the new teachers on a ...