Laura A. Diaz __ Teach Write
TEACHER, AUTHOR, EDUblogger "I want to (read and) write books that unblock the traffic jam in everyone's mind." ~J. Updike
New Teacher Survival Guide
That first year teaching is a daunting one. It has been said that one should not underestimate the days you drive home in tears because of the sheer overwhelming intensity of your calling.
I have collected together a group of First Year Teacher Survival Guide Videos. These are compliments of the Teaching Channel which I encourage to to click on over and check out the fantastic goings on over there.
First off, let’s watch a new teacher go step by step through planning a day’s lesson. Here are some questions to consider as you watch:
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Even if you don’t have a coach writing your lessons with you, what questions can you ask yourself as you plan to cover all the bases?
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What routine do you use to reflect on each lesson?
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What advice would you give Ms. Rubinetti to improve her pacing?
Next, what about the dread(da-da-da-dummm) Classroom Management! Eeek!
Watch as a new teacher uses 7 classroom management tips to change her classroom. As you watch, here are some questions to consider:
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How do students react when Ms. V redirects them with a whisper?
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Do you see a difference when she tries positive narration?
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What advice would you give Ms. V to continue improving her practice?
My final piece concerns differentiation in a classroom of diverse learners with diverse needs. How to engage the students is key. Watch this short video with a new teacher’s first attempt at differentiation via some expert advice. Here are some questions to consider while you watch:
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Why is assessment a key part of differentiation? What kinds of assessments could/should these be?
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What aspects of your lesson can be tiered to meet students at their level?
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What are simple ways you can start differentiating tomorrow? More difficult ways you can work at over the year?
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/differentiating-instruction/
If you enjoyed these videos and thought provoking ideas I highly encourage you to hop on over to the Teaching Channel. I don’t think you’ll regret it!
~Happy Teaching!
Laura A. Diaz __ Teach Write 
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Hello there! Looking through this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He was constantly kept preaching about this and how new teachers need more support and mentoring. I certainly will message this article to him. Fairly certain he’ll have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!
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Very informative and real. Thanks.
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Wow, what a video it is! I wish I had had the resources you are pointing people to when I firs started teaching 7 years ago. Keep up the good work. Your shares are helpful and insightful.
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