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 early childhood 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.
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.
1 Introduction2 What New Teachers Need to Know3 The School Year4 Professional Aspects5 Connecting the Classroom to the Real World6 Appendix A: Internet Resources7 Appendix B: Parent-Teacher Communication
This book is an excellent resource for the beginning teacher. It contains invaluable information in vast areas to assure success as new teachers begin their teaching careers. Experienced teachers will also find this book useful.