- Personal impact of the new environment on the novice
teacher.
How do I fit into the school and district's culture, mission, values? - Discipline
A novice teacher often looks at discipline as their own problem, not as a student problem. They have not yet developed effective, tried and true strategies. - Motivating students
How do I provide feedback and reinforcement for student learning? What strategies are most effective? - Providing for the individual differences of students
What modifications need to be made for students? What teaching materials have been used previously at this school? - Assessing student work
How do I know if this teaching strategy is effective? How will I determine student progress on a frequent basis? - Parent relations and conferences
How do I explain why I have selected this curriculum? What steps can I take to establish/maintain a positive relationship? - Organization of the classroom
Where is the best placement for both materials and resources? How should I best utilize assistant time? How should I schedule the day? - Coping with the workload
How do I balance personal and professional time? Where do I find planning time? How do I prioritize which task to do first?
