The Beginning Teacher's Field Guide

About this book

The best-selling guide for teachers to navigate their first years is back with a highly anticipated second edition. Reflecting on their own experiences as beginning educators, authors Tina H. Boogren and Adrienne Turner walk new teachers through a scaffolded series of practical approaches organized around the six developmental phases of the first few years. Gain updated classroom management and instructional strategies with critical teacher wellness practices for exponential growth and sustained career joy. K-12 beginning teachers can use this book to: Master essential instructional and classroom management strategies (expanded content in this edition) Develop a strong professional network through supportive working relationships Cultivate a growth mindset to tackle challenges, strengthen professional confidence, and build resilience Implement proactive wellness practices like relationship building, mindfulness, and gratitude Utilize a powerful reflection guide to track growth and plan for continued success Contents: Introduction: First Things First Chapter 1: The Anticipation Phase Chapter 2: The Survival Phase Chapter 3: The Disillusionment Phase Chapter 4: The Rejuvenation Phase Chapter 5: The Reflection Phase Chapter 6: The Second Anticipation Phase Epilogue: The Year in Retrospect Appendix A: End-of-the-Year Activities Appendix B: Mementos References and Resources Index