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10 Lessons You Don't Learn in College
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Wendy Tremont King
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Michelle Emerson
About this listen
Are you a new teacher preparing to transition from college to the real-world classroom? Let's be real—many of the strategies you learned in school are unrealistic and ineffective in a classroom. In First Class Teaching you'll find relatable stories that will make you feel less alone and equip you with simple and effective strategies that you can implement immediately to make your first few teaching years a whole lot easier.
Skip the cliched advice and discover how you can ignite your enthusiasm for the classroom, get students engaged, build relationships, deal with a lack of planning time, and more. You'll also: hear relatable stories of real-life teachers who overcame burnout, poor student behaviors, and difficult administration; learn strategies that you can implement right away to overcome the difficulties that often lead new teachers to burnout; get excited about teaching with motivational insights and advice that's more than what is learned in college courses; and hit the ground running as a new teacher, thanks to these tried-and-true tips from an experienced educator.
Whether you're overwhelmed as a recent college graduate in your first K-12 teaching job or a veteran teacher looking to rediscover your passion for the profession, First Class Teaching will give you novel ideas and strategies to implement in your classroom.
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- Kathleen Phillipp
- 06-30-23
Wonderful for teachers!
This is the perfect book for a new teacher! I loved every bit of it! Michelle is so authentic and I admire her work! GREAT book for new teachers!
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- Anonymous User
- 08-06-23
love how real it dits with teaching
Relatable for new and experienced teachers. Thank you for sharing this with the world of teachers.
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- J. L. Alexander
- 07-12-24
A valuable tool - even for homeschool moms- and dads
There is nothing I don’t like. This was an awesome read, with much valuable wisdom and many tips and ideas.
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