In her 40 years as an educator, Kathleen Feeney Jonson, Professor Emeritus, has been a teacher, taught director of staff development, principal, director of curriculum and instruction, and university faculty. She conducted numerous workshops for teachers and administrators on such topics as reading comprehension strategies, writing process, portfolio assessment, peer coaching, and beginning teacher assistance programs. Until her retirement in summer 2009, Jonson was professor of education and coordinator of the Master in Arts in Teaching Reading program at the University of San Francisco's School of Education. She published three books with Corwin Press, including The New Elementary Teacher's Handbook (1st edition 1997, 2nd edition 2001), Being an Effective Mentor: How to Help Beginning Teachers Succeed (1st edition 2002, 2nd edition 2007), and 60 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension in Grades K-8 (2006).
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Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition About the Author 1. You Are Not Alone 2. Organizing Your Classroom and Yourself 3. Learner-Friendly Classroom Management 4. Preparing Lesson Plans and Units That Engage Students 5. Preventing Discipline Problems 6. Assessing Student Learning and Performance 7. Developing Partnerships With Parents 8. Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers!) 9. Your Own Professional Development References and Suggested Readings
Praise for the First Edition: "The most helpful and practical resource I own! It has aided me in increasing my efficiency and therefore my confidence in the classroom. This is a must-read for all first-year teachers!" -- Jennifer Jackson "A blockbuster book for the beginning teacher-chock-full of practical and imaginative suggestions. A source book of fine educational practices." -- Mary B. Roberts, Supervisor, Elementary Education "Kathleen Jonson has designed an excellent road map to guide new teachers during their beginning years." -- Gail Adams, Program Administrator "The New Elementary Teacher's Handbook provides a wealth of excellent information and practical advice for the novice teacher. This easy-to-read handbook offers comprehensive guidance to help new teachers deal efficiently with the many complexities of teaching. From classroom seating charts to dealing with staff and parents, this guide offers excellent advice on a wide range of issues." -- National Science Teachers Association NSTA Recommends.