Off to a good start -- Before you open the classroom or lab door for students -- The first week of school -- Creating an environment for learning -- Safety in the laboratory -- Your attitude matters -- Teaching strategies -- Assessment literacy -- Creating professional development opportunities -- Parents as partners -- Finding support -- Preparing for your evaluation -- End-of-year activities and reflections
Summary
Sprinkled throughout Rise and Shine is candid advice from seasoned science teachers who offer both useful strategies and warm reassurance. Rise and Shine is designed to help preservice teachers, those in the first few years of teaching (regardless of grade level), and those who may be entering a new situation within the teaching field. If you need a mentor?or if you are a mentor or instructor who wants to support beginning science teachers?this book is for you
