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Author Sarmiento, Kimberly, 1975- author.

Title 199 mistakes new K-6th grade teachers make and how to prevent them : insider secrets to avoid classroom blunders / by Kimberly Sarmiento.

Publication Info. Ocala, Florida : Atlantic Publishing Group, Incorporated, [2015]

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Contents Machine generated contents note: part 1 Classroom Mistakes to Avoid -- chapter 1 Before School Begins -- Mistake 1 Not defining the rules of your classroom before school begins -- Mistake 2 Not defining what the structure of your day will be -- Mistake 3 Not having a behavioral system setup and ready to use -- Mistake 4 Not having a teaching plan for the first week of school -- Mistake 5 Not spending some time setting up your classroom -- Mistake 6 Not working a child's needs into your seating arrangements -- Mistake 7 Not optimizing your floor plan -- Mistake 8 Not factoring safety issues into your classroom policies/rules -- Mistake 9 Not creating parent paperwork before school begins -- Mistake 10 Not making the most of student orientation -- Mistake 11 Not anticipating extra students in your class the first day of school -- chapter 2 First Day of School -- Mistake 12 Making the first day all about "fun" -- Mistake 13 Not keeping things simple -- Mistake 14 Not reviewing the student handbook with your students (at least the highlights) -- Mistake 15 Not instructing students on how to line up when leaving the classroom -- Mistake 16 Not telling students what you want them to do when they finish an assignment -- Mistake 17 Not telling students what you will do at the start and close of every day -- Mistake 18 Not knowing your students' schedules -- Mistake 19 Not knowing if one of your students attends special classes/sessions -- Mistake 20 Not knowing how your students will go home at the end of the day -- Mistake 21 Not evaluating your students' strengths and weaknesses -- Mistake 22 Not reviewing previous year's material -- ch. 3 Classroom Management -- Keeping Control of Your Classroom -- Mistake 23 Letting "gifted" children direct the class -- Mistake 24 Letting "big" personalities overshadow you -- Mistake 25 Making a child feel "small" in order to put them in their place -- Mistake 26 Being too hard on kids who talk too much -- Mistake 27 Mixing it up with the class clown -- Mistake 28 Responding harshly to a disrespectful student -- Mistake 29 Overcompensating for your perceived shortcomings -- Mistake 30 Letting bathroom breaks get out of hand -- Avoiding Inconsistencies -- Mistake 31 Being relaxed one day and firm the next -- Mistake 32 Showing favoritism -- Mistake 33 Showing dislike for a student -- Mistake 34 Using sarcasm -- ch. 4 Discipline Matters -- Ways Not To Discipline -- Ever -- Mistake 35 Using ridicule to get a child in line -- Mistake 36 Cursing -- Mistake 37 Yelling -- Mistake 38 Getting physical -- Small-Time Discipline Measures -- Mistake 39 Sending students to the office over small matters -- Mistake 40 Not knowing your school's unexcused tardy/absence policy -- Mistake 41 Using classroom control measures that could cause more disruption -- Punishment that Might Create Resentment -- Mistake 42 Using group punishment -- Mistake 43 Assigning extra work as punishment -- Mistake 44 Forgetting to reward good behavior -- ch. 5 Teaching Facts, Skills, & Concepts -- Mistake 45 Being opposed to re-teaching facts or concepts you feel students should already know -- Mistake 46 Not reviewing after shorter school breaks -- Mistake 47 Expecting transfer students to be on the same page as your regular students -- Mistake 48 Thinking a student is slow because they are lacking a certain skill set -- Mistake 49 Grouping students according to ability -- ch. 6 Curriculum Strategies -- Mistake 50 Teaching as if only standardized tests matter -- Mistake 51 Teaching as if tests do not matter -- Mistake 52 Being too hard on children who do not test well -- Mistake 53 Getting frustrated with students who are not grasping the material and aren't ready to move on -- Mistake 54 Ignoring bad or bored students -- Mistake 55 Not engaging students who are more advanced -- Mistake 56 Using words or language your students do not understand -- ch. 7 Tests & Homework -- Great Homework Debate -- Mistake 57 Giving "busy work" -- Mistake 58 Giving too much homework -- Mistake 59 Not allowing more than one day to complete homework -- Mistake 60 Assigning homework that is too hard for the students to do alone -- Mistake 61 Assigning tests or homework without paying attention to the school schedule -- Fair Testing -- Mistake 62 Giving tests that only leverage one way of learning -- Mistake 63 Not using a "curve" -- Mistake 64 Creating overly complex tests -- Mistake 65 Not allowing enough time for students to complete a test -- Identifying & Dealing with Cheating -- Mistake 66 Punishing the wrong child for cheating -- Mistake 67 Letting students do everything as "group" assignments -- Mistake 68 Handling plagiarism -- ch. 8 Projects & Reports -- Mistake 69 Getting overly creative with book reports -- Mistake 70 Assigning "art" projects for core subjects -- Mistake 71 Not expecting parents to do at least half the work -- Mistake 72 Assigning science projects that are just reports -- ch. 9 Student Nightmares -- Mistake 73 Calling on students at random to answer questions -- Mistake 74 Forcing children to do boring work -- Mistake 75 Making children share something about themselves -- ch. 10 Subject-Specific Guidelines -- Mistake 76 Not requiring students to show their work on math tests -- Mistake 77 Making children read out loud for reading time -- Mistake 78 Overemphasizing date memorization in history -- Mistake 79 Not teaching children proper safety measures in science -- Mistake 80 Not testing children on spelling rules -- Mistake 81 Not working with children on their handwriting -- ch. 11 Grading -- Mistake 82 Not grading participation -- Mistake 83 Grading for neatness -- Mistake 84 Not grading for neatness at all -- Mistake 85 Not giving extra credit -- Mistake 86 Not giving all of your students the chance to do extra credit -- Mistake 87 Not offering before- or after-school help -- Mistake 88 Not leveraging a student's strengths to help them with their weak areas -- Mistake 89 Not calling the parents soon enough -- Mistake 90 Not giving the student the grade they earned -- Mistake 91 Being unwilling to hold a child back -- Mistake 92 Not keeping track of grades well -- Mistake 93 Not frequently communicating grades to students/parents -- ch. 12 Managing Distractions -- Best Friends Forever and Worst Enemies -- Mistake 94 Letting popularity matter in the classroom -- Mistake 95 Permitting "innocent" teasing -- Mistake 96 Letting fights or bickering impact the classroom -- Mistake 97 Trying to settle a student squabble or restore a broken friendship -- Mistake 98 Taking sides -- Mistake 99 Not recognizing and stopping bullying -- High and Low-Tech Distractions -- Mistake 100 Not having a policy about toys or other items from home -- Mistake 101 Not confiscating toys -- Mistake 102 Allowing phones and other devices in your classroom -- Mistake 103 Rewarding students with treats at the wrong time of day -- Mistake 104 Not making your policy clear to parents, and not asking for their help in enforcing your rules -- Classroom Emergencies -- Mistake 105 Having too strict of a bathroom policy -- Mistake 106 Not helping students cover up a mishap -- Mistake 107 Not dealing with a child's vomiting in a professional manner -- Mistake 108 Not knowing exactly what to do in case of a fire drill, bomb threats, etc -- Boredom -- Mistake 109 Assigning too much work -- Mistake 110 Not using hands-on work -- Mistake 111 Handing out puzzle or coloring sheets after a test -- chapter.
13 Overcoming Challenges Your Students Present -- Mistake 112 Not knowing how to deal with students who have no focus -- Mistake 113 Not knowing how to deal with students who have a busy schedule -- Mistake 114 Expecting students to be as smart as you are -- Mistake 115 Not knowing how to deal with students who struggle with criticism -- chapter 14 Age-Related Mistakes to Avoid -- Mistake 116 Expecting all kindergarteners to know how to behave in a classroom setting -- Mistake 117 Not realizing that puberty can begin as young as 9 or 10 -- Mistake 118 Not approaching parents concerning training bras -- part 2 Relationship Mistakes to Avoid -- chapter 15 Classroom Dictator or Mr./Ms. Softie? -- Does being liked matter? -- Mistake 119 Wanting to be everyone's favorite teacher -- Mistake 120 Responding emotionally to a personal attack -- Mistake 121 Not staying professional when a child is crying -- Mistake 122 Letting a classroom get out of hand while having fun -- Mistake 123 Being unwilling to explain yourself -- Mistake 124 Not admitting if you are wrong -- Mistake 125 Being too relaxed -- chapter 16 Relating to Students that are Different from You -- Mistake 126 Continuing the extrovert vs. introvert "war" -- Mistake 127 Not understanding or respecting different religions -- Mistake 128 Trying to impose your political beliefs on your students -- chapter 17 Recognizing Outside Challenges to Learning -- Mistake 129 Assuming a child has a learning disability if they do not -- Mistake 130 Not tailoring work for a child with a physical or learning disability -- Mistake 131 Dealing with a physical or learning disability inappropriately -- Mistake 132 Ignoring a sudden drop in grades -- Dealing with children with difficult personal lives -- Mistake 133 Favoring one parent over the other during a divorce.
Note continued: Mistake 134 Not being flexible if the child has stress at home -- Mistake 135 Basing a child's grades on things they have no control over -- Mistake 136 Promising silence if a child confides in you -- Mistake 137 Not seeking help from the school counselor -- chapter 18 Relating to Parents/Guardians -- Communicating with parents regarding grades and student progress -- Mistake 138 Not communicating with parents in writing -- Mistake 139 Not sending work/tests home regularly -- Mistake 140 Waiting too long to update parents on grades -- Mistake 141 Not reporting behavioral issues -- Mistake 142 Not scheduling parent-teacher conferences -- Mistake 143 Waiting too long to tell parents you think there is a learning problem -- Mistake 144 Blaming parents for not supporting a student at home -- Mistake 145 Blaming the parents if a child is badly behaved at school -- Mistake 146 Not clearly communicating how a student can improve -- Mistake 147 Not telling the parents if you think the child might have a learning disability -- Mistake 148 Letting your personal opinion of a parent show -- How to deal with divorced parents -- Mistake 149 Communicating with one parent, but not the other -- Mistake 150 Appearing to favor one parent over the other -- Mistake 151 Being unwilling to communicate with a step-parent -- Teaching Family -- Mistake 152 Not making administration aware of the relationship -- Mistake 153 Letting the child call you by a name the other students cannot use -- Mistake 154 Working too hard not to show favoritism -- chapter 19 Relating to Other Teachers -- Mistake 155 Not asking for guidance if you need it -- Mistake 156 Getting involved in school politics -- Mistake 157 Getting caught up in gossip -- Mistake 158 Passing along a false allegation -- chapter 20 Teaching in a Politically Correct World -- Mistake 159 Letting your religion show -- Mistake 160 Only celebrating "common" holidays -- Mistake 161 Letting stereotypes show up in your classroom -- Mistake 162 Treating girls and boys differently -- Mistake 163 Not protecting students who may be gay -- Mistake 164 Allowing students to make fun of a child's accent or culture -- Mistake 165 Not helping children who live in poverty keep up with the class -- part 3 Professional Mistakes to Avoid -- chapter 21 Choosing Your School Environment -- Mistake 166 Not understanding how different types of public schools work -- Mistake 167 Not understanding the requirements of various private schools -- chapter 22 Behavioral Mistakes -- Mistake 168 Using language not fit for children to hear -- Mistake 169 Showing prejudice or bias -- Mistake 170 Getting political -- Mistake 171 Dressing inappropriately -- Mistake 172 Dating someone on the staff -- Mistake 173 Dating a parent -- chapter 23 Continuous Improvement -- Mistake 174 Not working on your classroom presentation skills -- Mistake 175 Not planning ahead -- Mistake 176 Not adjusting your lesson plan if needed -- Mistake 177 Not adjusting your teaching methods if they appear ineffective -- Mistake 178 Not reviewing what types of questions your students are struggling with -- chapter 24 Avoiding a Lawsuit -- Mistake 179 Not knowing applicable laws for schools in your county/state ... -- Mistake 180 Not making students aware of risks, even ones you think they should know -- Mistake 181 Not monitoring your students closely while they are in your care -- Mistake 182 Purposely embarrassing a student -- Mistake 183 Not removing a student who is dangerous to another student -- Mistake 184 Not protecting a student's privacy -- Mistake 185 Not complying with laws regarding incidents you feel are suspicious -- Mistake 186 Not knowing your student's medical needs -- Mistake 187 Not documenting communications with parents -- Mistake 188 Using a student's image without their parents' permission -- chapter 25 Impressing Office Staff/Your Boss -- Mistake 189 Avoiding extra work -- Mistake 190 Not being considerate when using copiers and office equipment -- Mistake 191 Being overly defensive if a parent or student complains about you -- Mistake 192 Taking too many sick days -- Mistake 193 Going over someone's head -- chapter 26 Final Thoughts -- Mistake 194 Not smiling -- Mistake 195 Not praising a job well done -- Mistake 196 Not using stickers and other visual rewards -- Mistake 197 Getting Discouraged -- Mistake 198 Not making friends among your coworkers -- Mistake 199 Not having any fun.
Subject First year teachers -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Elementary school teaching -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Education, Elementary -- Curricula -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Teacher effectiveness -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Classroom management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Lesson planning -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Classroom management. (OCoLC)fst00863730
Education, Elementary -- Curricula. (OCoLC)fst00902959
Elementary school teaching. (OCoLC)fst00907963
First year teachers. (OCoLC)fst00925790
Lesson planning. (OCoLC)fst00996656
Teacher effectiveness. (OCoLC)fst01144210
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
Added Title One hundred and ninety-nine mistakes new K-6th grade teachers make and how to prevent them
Other Form: Print version: Sarmiento, Kimberly, 1975- 199 mistakes new K-6th grade teachers make and how to prevent them. Ocala, Florida : Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc., [2015] 9781601386212 1601386214 (DLC) 2015002618 (OCoLC)780478488
ISBN 9781601389664 (electronic book)
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9781601386212 (alkaline paper)
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