Surviving Year One and Transitioning into Thriving in Year Two and Beyond

by: Sarah Reeves Young and Mike Roberts

As you finish your rookie season in the world of education, every first-year teacher deserves a hearty congratulation. Everyone will tell you that their first year was the most challenging… what they often omit is that their second year was second on that list of challenging moments as an educator. This chapter supports new teachers as you make the transition between your first few years to develop skills and organization to keep you on the path of improving competency and community impact. It provides some tips to help you earn that "veteran" title sooner rather than later.

Topics

Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES) Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes. (NSES) Clear, shared goals based on a vision of science learning, teaching, and teacher development congruent with the National Science Education Standards . (NSES) Collaboration among the people involved in programs, with clear respect for the perspectives and expertise of each. (NSES) Communicating Connect and integrate all pertinent aspects of science and science education. (NSES) Encourage and support teachers in efforts to collaborate. (NSES) Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge. (NSES) Observing Provide opportunities for teachers to receive feedback about their teaching and to understand, analyze, and apply that feedback to improve their practice. (NSES) Requires skillful school and district leaders who guide continuous instructional improvement. (NSDC) Scientific habits of mind Support the sharing of teacher expertise by preparing and using mentors, teacher advisers, coaches, lead teachers, and resource teachers to provide professional development opportunities. (NSES) Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (NSDC)

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/15/2013ISBN 9781936959495Stock # PB342X_13

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