Grad programs in education teach you theory and pedagogy, but where do you learn the logistics of your new teaching role? In this unique book, Amber Chandler comes to the rescue as your friendly but honest mentor. She provides answers on everything new teachers need to know but are afraid to ask, such as how to build knowledge about the school's…

Wellness for teachers and support staff means so much more than taking time for self-care. It requires system-wide change supported by leadership. This book provides K-12 administrators with a framework and tools to address the stress that impacts daily life for the majority of educators. So often, educators' conversations about well-being begin…

How can new faculty find success in academia and what can universities do to support them? In this book, the author demonstrates how a coaching-focused stance toward faculty development can improve equitable conditions within the university and contribute to faculty retention and well-being. For faculty and graduate students, this book emphasizes…

In 1991 and 1992, two workshops for community college practitioners in Canada were conducted on the subject of disruptive classroom behavior. The participants began the workshops by generating individual lists of what they found to be irritating student behaviors. They then formed groups and generated lists which, in turn, were compiled into a…

This volume discusses the changing face of Europe and examines dimensions of the teaching profession in different countries. Matters related to recruitment, training, recognition and status, probation, teaching conditions, career advancement, and inservice opportunities are identified and developed. Teachers who contemplate moving from one country…