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Facilitator's Guide to Starting Strong

Surviving and Thriving as a New Teacher
Second Edition
By: Kristen J. Nelson, Kimberly Bailey

Give new teachers the keys to developing proficiency and confidence during that challenging first year!

This facilitator's guide provides the tools for leading professional development events of any size to help new classroom instructors navigate through their initial year of teaching. Facilitators will be able to demonstrate practical techniques and lead discussions on:

  • Designing lessons that align with standards
  • Integrating assessment with the instructional process
  • Implementing teaching strategies that strengthen students' literacy skills
  • Facilitating critical thinking through methods that include cooperative learning, effective questioning, learning centers, and meaningful homework
  • Connecting with students in the classroom and building relationships with parents

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Facilitator's Guide to Starting Strong - Book Cover
Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12, Elementary, Secondary
  • ISBN: 9781412965514
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2008
  • Page Count: 36
  • Publication date: September 12, 2008

Price: $21.95

Price: $21.95
Volume Discounts applied in Shopping Cart

For Instructors

This book is not available as a review copy.
Description

Description

Give new teachers the keys to developing proficiency and confidence during that challenging first year!

Designed to accompany the second edition of Starting Strong, this guide gives staff developers and workshop leaders the tools to facilitate book study groups, seminars, and professional development events to help new classroom instructors navigate through their initial year of teaching. Facilitators will be able to present techniques to optimize student learning, demonstrate practical ways to maintain a positive and productive learning environment, and lead discussions on

  • Designing lessons that align with standards
  • Integrating assessment with the instructional process
  • Implementing teaching strategies that strengthen students' literacy skills
  • Facilitating critical thinking through methods that include cooperative learning, effective questioning, learning centers, and meaningful homework
  • Connecting with students in the classroom and building relationships with parents

The chapter-by-chapter study guide follows the same format as the companion book and features

  • Workshop activities
  • Discussion questions
  • Suggestions for practical applications
  • Chapter summaries
  • Journal-writing prompts
  • Handouts
  • Resources for extending learning
  • A sample agenda for half-day workshops
  • A workshop evaluation form

The Facilitator's Guide to Starting Strong, Second Edition is ideal for staff developers or anyone leading professional training for groups of any size—pairs, small workshops, or large seminars.

Author(s)

Author(s)

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Kristen J. Nelson

Kristen J. Nelson is the author of numerous books in the education field, including Teaching in the Digital Age and Developing Students’ Multiple Intelligences. She works for a large suburban school district in Orange County, California. Nelson has been an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming an educational administrator.
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Kimberly Bailey

Kim Bailey, with more than 29 years’ experience in education, has served as a special education classroom teacher, district administrator, educational consultant, and university professor. For the past eight years, she has placed her professional focus in the areas of professional development and educational leadership.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

About the Authors


Introduction


How to Use This Guide

Additional Resources for Facilitators

Chapter-by-Chapter Study Guide: Starting Strong: Surviving and Thriving as a New Teacher, Second Edition, by Kristen J. Nelson and Kim Bailey


1. Teacher as a Creator of Classroom Environment

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

2. Teacher as a Manager of the Classroom

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

3. Teacher as a Designer of Instruction

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

4. Teacher as an Assessor

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

5. Teacher as a Promoter of Literacy

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

6. Teacher as a Facilitator and Guide for Learning

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

7. Teacher as a Relationship Builder

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

8. Teacher as a Communicator

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

9. Teacher as a Learner

Summary

Discussion Questions

Activities

Journal Writing Prompts

Practical Applications

Resources for Extending Your Learning

Handouts


Handout 5.1: Before-Reading Strategies

Handout 7.1: Potential Teaching Stressors

Sample Half-Day Workshop Agenda


Workshop Evaluation Form


Price: $21.95
Volume Discounts applied in Shopping Cart

For Instructors

This book is not available as a review copy.