Chapter 14 is all about what to expect when you are a teacher; from peers, to instruction, to students, and the parents. It talks about the kinds of advice you can expect to receive from the administration, for example they may be able to give you advice that deal with specialized problems. They may also help you arrange contact with specialists. Another “what to expect” aspect the chapter covers is the type of response you may receive from your peers; it may be positive and they will welcome you to the new school, or it can be as negative as to where you may get no attention at all.
As far as instruction, as a new teacher there is a lot to learn and the book shows how the link between a teacher’s instruction and a students learning is very crucial. Classroom management problems are also discussed in the chapter and problems such as teachers not being used to give orders, being too nice, and if teaching at a high school level, if a teacher is young they may come across as attractive and can create problems that have many different ways in which they can be avoided.
“The first day” is very important to new teachers and these are a few tips given in order to be successful: establish classroom procedures, talk about your vision for the year, and make sure to begin using student’s names so that you can develop a proper relationship with them. These are a few tips for a new teacher and success in the first year: Commit for two years, commit, find a mentor, and make students parents your allies and take care of yourself.
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