First Class Teaching

A relatable book for new teachers transitioning from college to the classroom When you graduate from your teacher education program, you're ready to teach, but are you ready to teach well ? Many novice educators find that the real-world classroom doesn't align with the picture that the textbooks from their education courses painted. And, oftentimes, reality presents more challenges than expected. First Class Teaching bridges the gap between college courses and classroom realities, giving you the encouragement and strategies needed to survive your first (or second or fifth) year teaching in K-12 and become an experienced teacher who makes it look easy. You won't find any cliché or impractical advice in this book. Veteran educator and professional development expert Michelle Emerson walks you through specific steps you can take to build your teaching capabilities and evolve as an educator. Thanks to First Class Teaching , you'll be able to accelerate your career and grow professionally in areas like classroom management, student engagement, student relationships, and planning time. It's true there's no substitute for firsthand experience as you develop confidence in the classroom, but this book will certainly help.