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Main Authors: Murray, Barbara A., Murray, Kenneth T.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1997
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED467781
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  • Pitfalls and Potholes: A Checklist for Avoiding Common Mistakes of Beginning Teachers. NEA Checklist Series. Murray, Barbara A. Murray, Kenneth T. Beginning Teachers Classroom Techniques Elementary Secondary Education Job Application Legal Responsibility Teacher Responsibility Teacher Role Teaching Methods This checklist for beginning teachers is based on information gathered from surveys of school administrators which asked them to discuss common difficulties experienced by beginning teachers. Four sections focus on: "Becoming a Professional" (applying for a job, the cover letter, the resume, the interview, frequently asked interview questions, understanding the role of other school staff, understanding one's role as teacher, and improving professional judgement); "Teaching With Confidence" (managing student conduct, effective communication practices, delivery of instruction, and presenting the lesson); "Beyond the Classroom" (non-instructional responsibilities, organizing one's life, and law suits and being sued); and "Strategies for Success" (ten practical strategies for long-term success in teaching and resources from the NEA Professional Library). (Contains 47 bibliographic references.) (SM)