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Beginning Teachers

As a new teacher, the classroom can be a challenging but equally rewarding experience. This collection of resources supports teachers who are just starting out in the classroom, providing study guides, downloadable resources and books that you can use to build a strong start to your teaching career.

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Study Guide for Pre-Service Teachers

This study guide from Your First Year features key ideas that you can apply to your own student teaching situation. You can print this guide and work on it with your supervising teacher, with your supervising professor, with a colleague, or with a group of classmates.

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Study Guide for In-Service Teachers

This study guide from Your First Year features key ideas that you can put into practice in your own classroom. You can print this guide and and work on it independently, with a mentor or other colleague, or with a group.

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Seven Tips for Effective Teachers

This bonus section from 101 Answers for New Teachers and Their Mentors covers what highly effective teachers do on a daily basis. These lists include conversation starters, goal-setting, and to simply – and most importantly – improve teaching and learning.

 

The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges

Free Chapter: The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges

Explore advice and practical tips from expert educators on culturally responsive teaching across a variety of areas including assessing personal biases, developing a student-centered learning environment, working with families and incorporating global perspectives into your curriculum.

 

Snapshot: 6 Qualities of a Star Teacher

Snapshot: 6 Qualities of a Star Teacher

What does the term “star teacher” mean to you? By taking steps to learn about and connect with students and those who can support them, teachers can become “stars” who are able to create the type of learning environment that supports student success.