Trouble-Free Transitions for New Teachers provides a thorough approach to the nuts and bolts of information that is needed by new faculty and staff. The book will allow administrators or personnel charged with the job of orientation of new middle and high school staff a quick and easy template that will provide a thorough orientation to a new building and/or district. Author Kimberly T. Strike, Ph.D. addresses common issues and questions, gives examples of day-to-day teaching experiences, and provides questions to use as points of discussion with mentors, colleagues, and supervisors. The handbook is user-friendly, practical, and encourages the teacher to be a reflective practitioner. See also:Trouble-Free Transitions for New Teachers: Elementary Level
Kimberly T. Strike, Ph.D., has experience in many educational sectors: public, private, and parochial; urban and rural districts; and adult and child. She has been a teacher, principal, professor, consultant, and guest speaker.
Part 1 What New Teachers Need to KnowPart 2 The School YearPart 3 Professional AspectsPart 4 Connecting the Classroom to Real WorldPart 5 Internet ResourcesPart 6 Appendix A: Internet ResourcesPart 7 Appendix B: Parent-Teacher Communication
Dr. Strike's Handbook is a primer based upon extensive and valuable experience as a teacher and administrator and can serve as a desktop reference. She not only provides research- and experience-based suggestions but samples to illustrate them. She effectively uses the Latin guide, repetitio est mater studiorum (repetition is the mother of study).