On Teaching: For New Graduates ISBN 9780645170467

How do you create a welcoming classroom?
When do you really become a teacher?
Which snacks are best for parent teacher evenings?

On Teaching is a survival guide-on-the-side for new graduates and returning teachers. Drawing on Bianca Hewes’ experience in Sydney high schools, and incorporating the voices of students and other teachers, this is an engaging, insightful, and generous mentor-meets-manifesto. Join Bianca as she explains why being a teacher in not always a dream but also shares the many ways it has given her genuine joy, pride and purpose.

 

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Author/s

Bianca Hewes

ISBN

9780645170467

Publisher

Small Caps Publishing

Released

2022

 

Table of Contents

1. On becoming a teacher
2. On finding your place in school
3. On teacher myths and stereotypes
4. On keeping fit and healthy
5. On establishing a healthy work/life balance
6. On creating a welcoming classroom
7. On lesson design
8. On program writing
9. On connecting with students
10. On student engagement
11. On managing emotions
12. On asking for help, saying ‘no’ and maintaining autonomy
13. On assessment
14. On marking
15. On reporting
16. On parent-teacher evenings
17. On attending meetings and professional learning
18. On social media
19. On farewelling a beloved class
20. On school holidays
21. On burn out, thoughts about quitting, and celebrating small wins