Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known!: A Survival Handbook for New Middle School Teachers
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Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known! is an indispensable survival manual for any teacher wishing to enter the wonderful world of middle schoolers! It provides practical, essential, and usable information to help new teachers set up and run a classroom, motivate students, and understand the unique setting that is "middle school". Crucial elements discussed include: - Behavior management that works!
- The most important lesson a teacher will ever learn...
- Parent conferencing checklist
- Helpful Internet websites for teachers only!
- Room essentials!
- Surviving opening day!
- The 5-10-15-20 rule of time management
- The M.A.S.T.E.R.Y. Principle of successful teaching
Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known! is designed for Pre-service and new teachers. Helps are presented in a handy, quick-reference format. This is the book every experienced middle school teacher wishes they'd had their first year of teaching! "Jerry has succeeded in describing the delicate balance between the technical-organizational aspects of teaching, and the relational, humanistic characteristics of the profession. It is gratifying to know that 'common sense' still plays a big part in the field of education."
--Dave Shepard, Middle Matters, former vice president of the Kentucky Middle School Association "...an incredible blueprint for someone starting his or her career! Not only that, but...a great resource for teachers trying to improve their teaching and classroom management skills...needs to be used in college teacher-prep programs."
--Tommy Hurt, Principal, The Georgetown Middle School "Dr. Jerry Parks truly understands teaching and learning at the middle school level. Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known! is a wonderful reading for beginning and experienced middle school teachers!"
--Dr. Dallas Blankenship, Superintendent, Scott Schools, Georgetown, KY
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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"A huge help in my preparation"
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I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this book, "Teacher Under Construction". I am seeking my first teaching position right now and this book was a huge help in my preparation. This book will be a great reference resource for me.
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"Awesome!"
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This is an AWESOME overview of teaching in a junior high! Spend 2 days reading this, and you'll save yourself 5 years worth of trial-and-(lots of) error!
NOTE: Review written by Jim T., (K-12 instructor), Orange County CA. I used Donna's status.
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Just what I needed
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I taught 7th grade for the first time last year as a veteran high school teacher and learned by trial and error some of the things discussed in this book. While experience is the best teacher, it was great to read it from someone who really knows what they are doing. A Must.
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"A must-have gem for the new or initially-licensed middle-school teacher. Your pedagogy classes don't cover this..."
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NOTE: I am submitting this as a copy of the review from AvanteGuard Teacher's website, since it is what I might say.
TOP PICK: If I'd had Teacher Under Construction, a book written specifically for middle-school teachers, I suspect I would have gotten more sleep, fewer headaches, and organized my time more effectively. This book is a must-have gem for the new or initially-licensed middle-school teacher. Your pedagogy classes don't cover this stuff, and it seems that too few resources are dedicated to the squirrelly (but infinitely fun) middle schooler. (TOP FIVE AvantGarde Teacher Review)
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"Got this college student prepared. Thank you!"
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Dr. Parks' book "Teacher Under Construction" is great! I am currently in college now to major in mid-level social studies and English. This little book really opened my eyes to the things I should prepare for. I am quite nervous about teaching but now I am more confident. Thank you for writing this, Dr. Parks! Tessa Suzanne White
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