Teacher Under Construction: Things I Wish I'd Known!: A Survival Handbook for New Middle School Teachers Contributor(s): Parks, Jerry L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0595330940 ISBN-13: 9780595330942 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2004 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General - Education | Aims & Objectives |
Dewey: 370.711 |
Physical Information: 0.27" H x 6" W x 9" (0.39 lbs) 112 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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:
--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 |