Survival phase
For the first month of school or so, beginning teachers are on a fast-learning track. They find themselves dealing with all kinds of problems they did not anticipate, and they feel like they are having to give up the time they used to have for their personal lives.
| Beginning
teachers typically... |
You
might... |
| Feel overwhelmed by the amount
of work that is required, particularly in developing curriculum. |
Ask for help!
Initiate
professional conversations with a mentor or colleagues around
topics such as planning, getting to know students, assessments and
record keeping, etc. |
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stages that roughly correspond to...
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