ABSTRACT

Feel empowered during your first year of teaching middle school by applying the concise tips and tools in this book.

Author Stephen Katzel shows you how to create an effective system to structure your classroom, implement daily routines, plan for the short and long term, utilize technology, communicate well with parents, handle formal and informal observations, and move up the salary scale. He also shares advice on relating to the unique needs of middle schoolers, handling difficult supervisors or coworkers, and adapting to change.

Perfect for beginning middle school or junior high teachers, the book offers strategies and templates you can use immediately to kick start a successful teaching career.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|11 pages

Set Up a Winning System

chapter 2|10 pages

Long-Term and Short-Term Planning

chapter 3|5 pages

Use Technology, It Is Your Friend

chapter 4|7 pages

Communication Is Key

chapter 5|4 pages

Contacting Parents/Guardians of Students

chapter 7|5 pages

Expect to be Observed Frequently

How to Handle Formal and Informal Observations

chapter 9|8 pages

Teaching Sixth Grade

Helping with Social Changes

chapter 10|6 pages

Teaching Seventh Grade

Conscious Repetition

chapter 11|5 pages

Teaching Eighth Grade

Solution-Based Learning

chapter 12|3 pages

Adapting to the Ever-Changing World

Tips for Virtual Learning during Pandemics and Beyond

chapter |1 pages

Conclusion