Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast Book release day: The Essentials in Learning to Teach
Feb 28, 2025
The hosts celebrate the launch of their new book designed to empower new teachers. They share motivations behind the writing and practical strategies from their ten essentials. The conversation dives into real experiences of novice educators, emphasizing mentorship and support. Effective classroom behavior management techniques are discussed, along with unique challenges in secondary teaching. Finally, they invite feedback from the teaching community to foster ongoing discussions about teaching insights.
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Colin's Easy Student Teaching
- Colin Miguel had a smooth student-teaching experience due to supportive mentors and a simpler life.
- He now realizes this isn't the norm after six years of supporting diverse student teachers.
Diverse Teacher Paths
- Every student teacher's journey is unique, shaped by circumstances and personality.
- Teaching is complex because it exposes vulnerabilities, unlike other academic pursuits.
Behavior Management Tips
- Use proactive behavior management strategies like routines and specific language.
- Prepare scripts for reacting to common misbehaviors to avoid on-the-spot stress.