2006-06-20 07:20:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
The administrators take for granted that you will just "pick up" on how they want lesson plans and other paperwork done.... and different schools use different formats. They also assume you will understand the school's specific jargon, routine, and other expectations... none of which was ever covered in your coursework because it is part of that individual school's culture.
Find someone teaching the same thing as you in the building (same grade, same type of program, etc.) and get the scoop before school starts.
Schools administrative policy is NOT student-driven, but driven by NCLB demands, minimizing financial concerns, and keeping things as quiet and smooth-running as possible. You would think that these align nicely with student need, but you will find that sometimes they just plain don't. Your classroom should be driven by the needs of the students, but don't expect administrative decisions made by the front and central offices to be, except when they coincidentally also fit the above driving forces. Avoid turning to administrators except when absolutely necessary (e.g. a ballistic and unreasonable parent, etc.).
The first year is always the hardest and most confusing. If you arrive in May relatively in one piece, then you know that each year will be more and more rewarding, the routine will be in place, and you survived!!!
2006-06-20 13:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by spedusource 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have rules very clear rules and enforce them every single time being consistent. Do that for the first month and you will not be spending hours dealing with BS because you will need every last hour for curriculum. The first year is tough you think student teaching is hard it is nothing. That first year find a mentor/friend who can help you. Steal everything you can from other teachers modify them next year. Year one Survive. Think of it as an ice cream shop. Year one get the kids a scoop of ice cream don't try to get fancy. YUear two and beyond make it fancy whip cream and what not.
2006-06-20 07:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by NVHSChemGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just once I wanted someone to tell me... Mr. Roberts, after almost a year teaching us the true meaning of education, you're the best teacher I've ever met. And I am. I wanted to teach high school to make sure freshmans could never think negative thoughts on their 1st year in high school like bullies, and gangs.
2006-06-20 07:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by John R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum, (a fellow-teacher) told me this and it was my life-saver:
That it will be tough for the first year, i.e getting used to the system, making the lesson plans, handling the class, especially tough students, managing your time, but that it DOES, DEFINITELY DOES get better and more rewarding as you gain more experience.
2006-06-20 07:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by ~*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 08:25:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish that someone had told me how much paperwork was involved!
2006-06-20 07:35:02 · answer #6 · answered by graycee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Establish classroom rules on the first day. And many, many other things.
2006-06-20 07:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by justswimmin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Don't smile til November."
2006-06-26 05:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋