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The First Year
Essays on the author's experiences in her first year of teaching: the mistakes she made, what she learned from them, and how she used them to become a better teacher — and how other first-year teachers can, too.
Format: book (multiple pages)
Sita undergoes fire ordeal (Thai Ramayana mural)
Sita undergoes fire ordeal (Thai Ramayana mural)
Sita undergoes a fire ordeal, as seen on a Ramayana mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple. In this depiction, Sita appears to float and dance unharmed above a large outdoor bonfire. Figures of human and monkey kings, including Hanuman, stand on both sides of...
Format: image/photograph
Character education: What would you do?
This lesson is designed to teach character development, problem solving, and teamwork. It can also be used with exceptional students in a high school setting.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance)
Sample welcome letter and syllabus
Dear Parent or Guardian, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my excitement about working with your child this semester [or year]. I love teaching [insert subject] because I care deeply about each of my students....
By Kristi Johnson Smith.
Twelve rules for arranging your classroom
In The First Year, page 1.1
You'll want to set up your classroom as quickly as possible, but consider these factors before you start.
By Kristi Johnson Smith.
The Colored State Normal Schools
In North Carolina in the New South, page 4.6
Excerpt from the catalog of the North Carolina Colored State Normal Schools (now Winston-Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, and Elizabeth City State University), 1906. Includes historical commentary.
Format: book
Becoming an online teacher
For even the most experienced classroom teacher, teaching online requires a thoughtful transition to the new environment.
Format: article
By Bobby Hobgood.