Quick Answers for Busy Teachers: Solutions to 60 Common Challenges

ISBN-10: 1118920643
ISBN-13: 9781118920640
Category: Education
Pages: 272
Language: English
Published: 2014-12-12
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Authors: Todd Whitaker, Annette Breaux

Description

Deftly handle the sixty most common problems classroom teachersface Quick Answers for Busy Teachers presents some of the mostcommon challenges teachers encounter in the classroom, and providesexpert help toward solving those problems. This easy-to-read guideis organized into short, discreet chapters, making it an idealquick reference for on-the-spot answers, with practical advice andconcise, actionable solutions. Readers will develop systems fordealing with issues that repeatedly crop up, from handling theout-of-control class to falling out of love with the job. The bookoffers innovative methods and techniques that improve studentachievement and behavior while minimizing stress on the teacher.Recover from challenging situations with parents, students,coworkers, or administrators, implement a system that keeps thosechallenges from happening again, and learn to relax and enjoy thisrichly rewarding profession. Teaching is difficult. Educators must grapple with a roomful ofdiverse students, an evolving curriculum, massive organization ofbooks, papers, and supplies, and ever-changing technology. Theymust deal with challenges from uninvolved parents, overinvolvedparents, administrators, and fellow educators. This book helpsteachers avoid some of the frustration by providing solutions forthe sixty most common challenges teachers face. Deal with the student pushing your buttons, and get thatstudent actively engaged in meaningful learning Keep students on task, and deal effectively with poor testperformance Speak your mind at faculty meetings Deal with negative coworkers effectively Handle problem parents without embarrassing students orsacrificing professionalism As a teacher, igniting young minds is only a small part of thebattle – it's usually everything else that makes teachersoccasionally reconsider their career choice. With solutions andsystems in place ahead of time, readers can handle challengesswiftly and skillfully with Quick Answers for BusyTeachers.

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Quick Answers for Busy Teachers: Solutions to 60 Common Challenges
- 2015-01-12
- 272 pages
- Paperback
- John Wiley & Sons
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- 2014-12-12
- 272 pages
- Ebook
- John Wiley & Sons

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