Tips
and Tricks
Tips
and Tricks
Created by a teacher, this web site offers tips and hints about finding a job, deciding between public and private school, classroom discipline issues, and general traits that all teachers need to be successful in the classroom. This site also includes a list of book that new teachers might find helpful in setting up and managing their classrooms.
A collection of links to sites relating to pertinent issues in education today, including ideas for using the Internet in the classroom, instruction of gifted and talented students, and general resources for lesson plans and activities.
What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching
Government publication for new teachers, which is comprised of quotes and input from veteran teachers. Includes "A Checklist of Tips" that summarizes the entire document.
Very useful resource.
Online community of new and veteran teachers. Site includes sections devoted to student and substitute teachers, new teachers, as well as a variety of hints and tips to get new teachers on the path to success.
Everything New Teachers and Student Teachers Need to be REAL Teachers!
This site has fourteen individual topics to view including tips for new teachers,
first day checklist, and setting up your room.
Also included are ideas for a portfolio, a resume, and an interview!
101 Things You Can Do the First Three Weeks of Class
Ideas include tips for transitions, directing attention, challenging students, providing support, encouraging active learning, and building community.
Summary of Major Concepts Covered by Harry Wong
61 tips for teaching from Harry Wong. Quick little ideas for how to act and interact in the classroom. Addresses discipline, procedures, and routines.
A Berkeley Compendium of Suggestions for Teaching with Excellence
This web site is a compilation of tips and strategies to use for teachers in hopes of mastering their profession. Included are links to text based information. Some of the sections include "Explaining Clearly", "Being Well Prepared", "Knowing if the Class is Understanding You", "Having Students Apply the Concepts", and "Keeping Students Informed of their Progress".
Survival Guide for New Teachers
This web site is separated into six sections that will help new teachers with daily communication with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. With in the links, text based information provides help to teachers in each area.