12 TOP TEACHING TIPS FOR NEW TEACHERS
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INTRODUCTION• Congratulations on qualifying as a teacher! It
can be the toughest job you will ever love, with a steep learning curve. • The guide “12 Top Teaching Tips for New
Teachers,” is designed to help you with 12 key topics related to teaching in the 21st century. • Use all you learn in the guide to start off on
the right foot with your new teaching career.
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1: THE 10 MOST COMMON MISTAKES NEW TEACHERS MAKE• Many new teachers and substitute
teachers make the same mistakes when dealing with:• Discipline• Administration• Classroom management
• Discover what these errors are so you can avoid them, and start your new career successfully from the outset.
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2: 10 COMMON TEACHING CHALLENGES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
• New teachers face a range of challenges related to:• the students• work-life balance• curriculum demands• Lesson planning• Marking
And more. Being prepared for these challenges is the best way to overcome them.
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3: 10 MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM • Classroom management is essential when you
first start teaching. It puts YOU in control of the situation, which is where you need to be if you wish to have:• A successful learning environment• A pleasant atmosphere because everyone
in class knows the rules• A successful career
• Managing your classroom is one of your first steps to success as a teacher.
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4: 12 WAYS TO GIVE PRAISE AND INFLUENCE STUDENTS• Learning how to praise your students in a
meaningful way can support learning and make them eager to do and learn more.• Praising them the wrong way can backfire.• It can also create a hostile atmosphere if not
done carefully.• Learn how to give praise and influence
students and see what a difference it can make to their learning process.
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5: 10 WAYS TO DISCIPLINE WITHOUT SHAMING• Disciplining a child is never easy. Sometimes,
due to inexperience, teachers might shame the child, leading to tense personal relationships and even hurt feelings, embarrassment and shame.• Learn how to discipline a student effectively
without shaming them, for a more productive learning environment and a child who will be more eager to follow the classroom rules.
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6: HOW TO TEACH A "FLIPPED CLASSROOM" • A flipped classroom is becoming more and
more popular for a range of reasons. • The flipping involves students being
introduced to the material at first on their own• Class time will then be spent interacting with
the material and with each other and the teacher.• Flipped classrooms can take more effort to
organize at first, but once you’ve done the work, you can use it over and over again.
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7: HOW TO USE VIDEO CONFERENCING FOR TEACHING• Video conference can be an ideal way to reach
your students. Whether you’re teaching tweens or teens, or have paying coaching clients, mastering this technology can make your life a lot easier. • Don’t forget to record your sessions so you
can use them over and over again.• You can even sell them as a paid information
product online.
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8: STEM AND STEAM-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW• STEM has become the latest educational
buzzword in the US, but there is a growing backlash in favor of STEAM.• Knowing the difference between the two is key
to providing integrated lesson plans and a wide range of educational experiences within each subject area• Cross-curricular study reinforces knowledge in
other subjects and makes lessons more interesting for those students who might not otherwise connect with your subject.
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9: 12 TOP WEBSITES FOR TEACHERS • A modern teacher is often only as good as the
websites they use for information, lesson plans, worksheets, printables, and more.• Keep a master list of your favorite sites and be
sure to organize your lesson plans well in advance.• Staying organized also means any substitute
teacher who has to fill in for you for any reason can pick up where you’ve left off.
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10: TOP TOOLS AND APPS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS• Apps are another essential tool for both
teachers and students.• There are thousands of apps to choose from,
many free. It can take some time to find just the right ones and learn how to use them to their best advantage for teaching purposes.• Don’t take up space on your phone –download
apps that really help you meet your teaching goals.
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11: HOW TO CREATE A WISH LIST FOR YOUR TEACHING• All schools are struggling for cash these days
to meet all of their educational needs.• Every time there’s a curriculum change or
new textbook assigned, schools have to figure out how to pay for them.• Creating online wish lists can help raise the
funds you need for your students to succeed.• Discover top wish list sites to make your
school’s wishes come true.
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12: DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES FOR EACH AGE GROUP• Knowing what to expect at each age group in
terms of developmental milestones can help you plan and differentiate lessons as needed.• Physical• Cognitive• Social • Emotionalskills vary for each child, but knowing what to expect can help them get the help they need if they start to struggle in any of these areas.http://EternalSpiralBooks.com/teachers
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CONCLUSION• As with most things in life, the more prepared
you are, the better chances for your success. Use this presentation to remind you of some of the most important things to keep in mind throughout your first year of teaching. • For more in-depth information and other
guides visit our Teachers page at http://EternalSpiralBooks.com/teachers• To buy or read “12 Top Teaching Tips for New
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CREDITS• With thanks to Joan Mullally for creating this
deck and authors Cindy L. Arthur and Siobhan McNally for the content.