K-12 Classroom Teaching: A Primer for the New Professionals

by Andrea M. Guillaume

K-12 Classroom A Primer for New Professionals is a teaching guide written in clear, reader-friendly language. In the Primer, readers explore key aspects of classroom teaching including the context of teaching today, strategies for learning about students, planning and assessment, instruction and instructional strategies, classroom management, finding a personal educational stance and growing professionally. Each chapter is designed to cover the material thoroughly and concisely so that readers can make the best use of their time. This book encourages readers to reflect on their past experiences, to question their assumptions, to consider multiple sources of information, and to commit to enacting well-defined notions of good practice that address learners' diverse needs while honoring the dignity of the human experience. This brief, inexpensive volume is the answer for those who need a quick introduction to te

Genres: Reference

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Reagan James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as helpful as I would have liked. Some good points but not detailed on how to implement techniques.

[Nancy Brown]

Read for teacher licensure Spring 2025 Colorado Mesa University

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used this text to teach my Intro to 21st Century Teaching course this fall. You know a text about teaching is pretty good when you can read it as an experienced teacher, and be like, "Oh yeah, that's a really important point to articulate...I have totally assumed that pre-service teachers knew that already, and they didn't."

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book to teach me some of the most common educational theories, etc. I'm sure I'll use this book as a reference book often!

[Tanita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrea Guillaume is a genius. Her primer is great for any new teacher! A fantastic professor.

[Carrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book should be called "teaching for dummies". Common sense advice for non-teachers.