Your First Year of Teaching and Beyond (4th Edition) (Paperback)

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Designed specifically for pre-service and first year teachers, this practical, hands-on guidebook provides non-theoretical advice on how to tackle teaching challenges and demands. Based on extensive actual research conducted at California State University, San Bernardino, this new and improved Fourth Edition offers an expanded and improved balance of theory and practice in preparation for student teaching or practicum. Material throughout the text is specifically geared to the interests of elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Based on research obtained from teachers working in urban, suburban, and rural communities, the text covers a large scope of material, making it applicable for student teachers in all regions as well as all grade levels.

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Designed specifically for pre-service and first year teachers, this practical, hands-on guidebook provides non-theoretical advice on how to tackle teaching challenges and demands.

Based on extensive actual research conducted at California State University, San Bernardino, this new and improved fourth edition offers an expanded and improved balance of theory and practice in preparation for student teaching or practicum. Material throughout the text is specifically geared to the interests of elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Based on research obtained from teachers working in urban, suburban, and rural communities, the text covers a large scope of material, making it applicable for student teachers in all regions as well as all grade levels.

New to this Edition:

• Improved balance of theory and practice.
• New content on standards-based planning and instruction, assessment, and time and stress management.
• New material integrated into every chapter specifically geared to the interests of middle school and high school teachers.
• Added emphasis on individual differences, diversity, bilingual language issues, special education and multicultural populations better prepares student teachers for diversity in the classroom.
• Updated and expanded information on technology provides student teachers with basic guidelines for incorporating technology into the classroom.
• Updated references and further reading suggestions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 4 edition (May 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205381561
• ISBN-13: 978-0205381562
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #574,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Guide for the New Teacher, March 26, 2000

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This review is from: Your First Year of Teaching and Beyond (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is an absolute jem! I found this book to be an invaluable resource for preservice and new teachers. Kronowitz provides practical advice on curriculum planning, dealing with parents and school presonnel, discipline, materials and assessment. She addresses many issues and questions new teachers have and provides realsitic solutions and tips on how to deal with these issues. This is book guaranteed to help with the first days, weeks and months of teaching.