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Talkin' Chalk: 10 Tips for Beginning Teachers

Rebecca West

Talkin' Chalk will inspire confidence, knowledge and understanding in every new teacher who reads it. Author Rebecca West, a Top 10 Finalist of the 2021 Global Teacher Prize and creator of YouTube channel Talkin' Chalk, shares her invaluable top tips and experiences from two decades of teaching.


This book offers real advice about how to set up your classroom, plan and monitor your workload, build relationships, reflect on practice and much more. The useful tips and editable templates make it a practical and indispensable resource. Talkin' Chalk is a prerequisite to teaching your first class, and will remove any fear or angst from beginning teachers.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Amba Press
  • Publish Date: May 17th, 2023
  • Pages: 160
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.21in - 6.14in - 0.34in - 0.51lb
  • EAN: 9781922607645
  • Categories: Teaching - Methods & StrategiesTeacher & Student Mentoring

About the Author

West, Rebecca: - Rebecca West, Australia's 2021 Global Teacher Prize Top 10 Finalist and 2021 CommBank Teaching Award recipient, is an innovative Deputy Principal with experience in a variety of teaching roles. Rebecca is a proud public educator, lifelong learner and dedicated leader. She is a strong advocate for inclusive education, future-focused learning and positive change. Dedicated to facilitating quality professional learning for educators and leaders, Rebecca is well known for her YouTube channels Talkin' Chalk and Clever Pickles.

Praise for this book

Preface

Accurate, but not verifiable, teacher facts

Tip 1 Plan your classroom set-up

Tip 2 Know your way around

Tip 3 Start your program with skeletons

Tip 4 Plan for short-term and long-term organisation

Tip 5 Monitor your workload

Tip 6 Proactively build relationships

Tip 7 Set clear and explicit expectations

Tip 8 Persevere and reflect on practice

Tip 9 Be kind to the relief teacher

Tip 10 Try an additional role

Conclusion: It's an evolving career

Templates: Sharing is caring

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