Supporting Beginning Teachers. Tina H. Boogren

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       TINA H.

       BOOGREN

      Foreword by ROBERT J. MARZANO

      Supporting

      Beginning

      Teachers

      THE CLASSROOM STRATEGIES SERIES

      Copyright © 2015 by Marzano Resources

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      ISBN: 978-0-9838152-3-5 (paperback)

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      Compositor: Rachel Smith

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Throughout the process of writing this book, I found myself revisiting my first few years of teaching and reflecting on their unique challenges, celebrations, and memories. In particular, I remembered my own mentor teacher, Mary Dee Seibold, and what a lifesaver she was for me during that very first—very shaky—year. I have been blessed to have had many extraordinary teachers in my life, including members of my family, Carol Gorman, Patty Spencer, Dr. James D. Marshall, and Sid Rundle. I am forever grateful for the opportunities these educators have provided to help me learn and grow as a teacher, student, and human being.

      This book would not exist without the patience, support, and sacrifices of my husband.

      To every mentor in every school, I offer my gratitude. To every beginning teacher in every school, I offer my support.

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      CONTENTS

	Reproducibles are in italics.
	ABOUT THE AUTHOR
	FOREWORD
	INTRODUCTION
	How to Use This Book
CHAPTER 1	RESEARCH AND THEORYThe Implications of Teacher AttritionThe Unique Needs of Beginning TeachersDeliberate Practice to Develop ExpertiseThe Importance of Support and MentoringTranslating Research and Theory Into Practice
CHAPTER 2	DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE MENTORING PROGRAMSelection of High-Quality MentorsEffective Relationships Between Mentors and MenteesSpecific Types of New-Teacher SupportSummaryChapter 2: Comprehension Questions
CHAPTER 3	PROVIDING PHYSICAL SUPPORTHelp Arrange, Organize, and Decorate the ClassroomGive a Tour of the BuildingDescribe an Average Day at SchoolHelp Prepare for the First Day of SchoolExplain Administrative ProceduresDemonstrate How to Use School Technology ToolsExplain the Procedure for Substitute PlansIdentify and Help Prepare for Students With Special NeedsHelp Initiate Communication With ParentsSummaryChapter 3: Comprehension Questions
CHAPTER 4	PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORTEngage in Active and Supportive ListeningConduct Daily Check-InsValidate the Teacher’s FeelingsSend Encouraging MessagesEnlist Support From Other Staff MembersCelebrate SuccessCommunicate via Double-Entry JournalSummaryChapter 4: Comprehension Questions
CHAPTER 5	PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTEstablish a Common Language of InstructionUse a Scale to Measure ProgressSupport Growth Up the ScaleHelp Set Appropriate Growth GoalsGive Focused FeedbackAnalyze Data, and Guide ReflectionProvide Opportunities to Observe and Discuss Effective TeachingSummaryChapter 5: Comprehension QuestionsTeacher Progress LogTeacher Reflection Log
CHAPTER 6	PROVIDING INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTExplain the School CultureHelp Establish a Support NetworkClarify the Teacher Evaluation ProcessEstablish Collaboration Time With Appropriate ColleaguesShare Educational ResearchHelp Secure Membership in Professional OrganizationsFacilitate Involvement in Extracurricular ActivitiesFoster Relationships With CoworkersSummaryChapter 6: Comprehension Questions
	EPILOGUE
	APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO COMPREHENSION QUESTIONSAnswers to Chapter 2: Comprehension QuestionsAnswers to Chapter 3: Comprehension QuestionsAnswers to Chapter 4: Comprehension QuestionsAnswers to Chapter 5: Comprehension QuestionsAnswers to Chapter 6: Comprehension Questions
	APPENDIX B: REFLECTIONS OF A BEGINNING TEACHERLooking Back on the First YearSupporting StudentsCultivating a Work-Life BalanceCelebrating Success and Finding the Strength to GrowRemembering That It Gets Better
	REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
	INDEX

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      Tina H. Boogren, PhD, is a former classroom