The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook

The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook
Author: Elizabeth Holmes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2013-09-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135265593

The Newly Qualified Teacher’s Handbook is an essential companion for all new teachers. Practical, comprehensive and lively, this invaluable guide covers all aspects of your first crucial months and years, and will set your teaching career off on the right track. This updated and expanded second edition is the first book to draw on the new Induction Regulations for NQTs for September 2008 onwards. It gives tried and tested advice on everything you need to know, from induction to inspection, from getting your first job to continuing development. New features include a revised first chapter covering key areas of concern for trainees and NQTs, the updated statement of professional values and a comprehensive appendix detailing the code of conduct for teachers and further reading and references. Areas covered include: finding jobs and coping with them the interview process easing stresses and difficulties staffroom politics and etiquette what makes lessons effective the latest legislative requirements professional development and looking after the future. The Newly Qualified Teacher’s Handbook is an indispensable survival guide for all NQTs and trainees who want to sail swiftly and successfully through the first years of their teaching career.

The Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Teacher

The Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Teacher
Author: Tim Mobbs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2018-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983317415

Are you at the start of your teaching career? Do you want to know what it's REALLY like? Do you want to discover time saving ideas and shortcuts and avoid making too many mistakes?This book gives an honest insight into the wonderful, brilliant, emotional, tiring, challenging, frustrating world of being a teacher.Tim Mobbs is a Primary Leader who entered education through TeachFirst and rose through the ranks quickly. He has led Maths, Reading and Writing in several schools whilst leading Key Stage 2. He has particularly enjoyed mentoring trainees, students and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and developing them into excellent and resilient teachers. "I have written this book to help those at the start of their teaching careers learn from my mistakes and make them aware of the surprises and frustrations that I experienced in my career. It is the honest advice I wish someone had given me over a coffee and a chat before I started, but instead I sadly blundered into many avoidable mistakes, bleary eyed and unprepared. I hope this book stops others finding themselves in the same situation. I find that many education books paint a picture of an ideal and perfect profession in ideal and perfect classrooms - teaching is not that and neither is this book... but I would never do anything else!" - Tim Mobbs'The Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Teacher' is broken down into bitesize segments, perfect for busy and tired educators to consume at their leisure.The manageable chapters cover:- Settling in to School- Wellbeing- Home life- Wider School Life- Behaviour Management- Classroom Teaching- Personal Development- Relationships- Teaching Practice- The World of EducationThe author has experience in primary and secondary education and many of the sections transfer to both sectors. The book relays the ethos of working "Smarter not Harder" and has a focus on teacher wellbeing. It includes anecdotes alongside sage advice based on real life. There are many practical ideas provided to make an immediate impact on any teacher and classroom.This is the first in the series: The Things I Wish I Knew About...With the second book: The Things I Wish I Knew About Active Assessment currently being written.

The Newly Qualified Secondary Teacher's Handbook

The Newly Qualified Secondary Teacher's Handbook
Author: Kevan Bleach
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2013-12-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134120702

Written to coincide with the introduction of Induction Standards for new entrants to the teaching profession, this text aims to help to smooth the transition from theory and supervised teaching to independent reflexive practice. It provides a combination of explanation, challenge, practical activities and authentic case studies. The author acknowledges the importance of professional development during the induction year and advocates the gradual implementation and reinforcement of effective strategies for good teaching. He also urges readers to develop the creative, intuitive and "natural-born" abilities that help to fashion their own individual teaching styles. Though informed by the Induction Standards, the aim of the book is to help teachers set ambitious personal and professional expectations through which they will realize their full potential.

The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook

The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook
Author: Elizabeth Holmes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2013-01-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136750266

The Newly Qualified Teachers Handbook is an essential companion for all new teachers. Practical, comprehensive and lively, this invaluable guide covers all aspects of your first crucial months and years, and will set your teaching career off on the right track. This updated and expanded second edition is the first book to draw on the new Induction Regulations for NQTs for September 2008 onwards. It gives tried and tested advice on everything you need to know, from induction to inspection, from getting your first job to continuing development. New features include a revised first chapter covering key areas of concern for trainees and NQTs, the updated statement of professional values and a comprehensive appendix detailing the code of conduct for teachers and further reading and references.

The History Teacher's Handbook

The History Teacher's Handbook
Author: Neil Smith
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2010-09-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441155090

This comprehensive handbook combines up-to-date research - including Ofsted reports and pupil surveys - with road-tested classroom techniques to suggest how you can make your classroom a dynamic and productive learning environment. Advice is given on all aspects of history teaching, from how to plan for successful outcomes and maximise meaningful assessment, through to exciting ways to examine evidence and develop pupil interest outside of the classroom. The chapter on making effective use of ICT to teach history tackles one of the biggest challenges for teachers today: how to ensure new technologies are utilised to improve learning, without allowing the technology to detract from the history being taught. This book is perfect for trainee teachers and NQTs, but will also help experienced history teachers to make lessons inspiring and accessible to pupils with a range of specific educational needs, including pupils for whom English is not their first language, and those who are regarded as being gifted and talented.

A Newly Qualified Teacher's Manual

A Newly Qualified Teacher's Manual
Author: Sara Bubb
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134010389

First Published in 2004. Based on over two years experience of running courses and researching provision for NQTs, the book looks at what NQTs are entitled to and how to make the most of it.

The Art and Design Teacher's Handbook

The Art and Design Teacher's Handbook
Author: Susie Hodge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441159215

This comprehensive handbook provides art teachers with practical advice on -planning effective lessons -developing imaginative ideas for teaching art across the age ranges -developing students' creative, technical and critical skills -preparing students for coursework and exams This book is a must for all secondary art and design teachers, whether still in training, newly qualified or experienced.

Behaviour Management: An Essential Guide for Student and Newly Qualified Teachers

Behaviour Management: An Essential Guide for Student and Newly Qualified Teachers
Author: Eleanor Overland
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2020-03-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0429687966

Behaviour Management: An Essential Guide for Student and Newly Qualified Teachers explores the current issues and theories in behaviour management. It encourages readers to think and reflect on their own experiences and offers practical advice for developing confidence in the classroom and quickly adapting to the changing needs of different students and settings. Each chapter of the book focuses on a different aspect of behaviour management, addressing issues such as building routines, health and safety, mental health and using technology to support behaviour management. It includes: Tasks designed to encourage analytical, reflective and original thinking. Resources and guidance to develop practice and collate evidence to add to portfolios or other files required by tutors, mentors and assessors. Case studies from personal experience that provide tips and tools for effectively managing behaviour. This book is an essential resource for student teachers, newly or recently qualified teachers and anyone with an interest in developing an understanding of behaviour within schools.

The Trainee Secondary Teacher's Handbook

The Trainee Secondary Teacher's Handbook
Author: Gererd Dixie
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2009-04-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441178600

This comprehensive handbook has been written for all those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. The author offers initial guidance on the 'pros and cons' of choosing teaching as a career before going on to provide advice on how to make a successful application for a place on a training course. The handbook moves on to cover everything you will need to know in order to enjoy a successful training year and ultimately to start that all-important first job. Detailed practical advice is given on - finding out whether teaching really is for you - choosing the right course - preparing and applying for your training course - getting to grips with educational jargon - making the most of your training programme - succeeding in your teaching practice schools - looking ahead to your induction year. This book is a must for anyone interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.

The Student Teacher's Handbook

The Student Teacher's Handbook
Author: Chris Edwards
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2021-12-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135355185

First Published in 1994. Provides guidance and support to students on teacher training courses. Structured around an assessment profile, the text shows readers how to plan and manage their learning by identifying the range of skills they need to acquire in order to gained qualified teacher status.