My First Year of Learning: Advice from a New Educator.

McCaffrey, Mary E.

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ERIC Number: EJ612987

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599

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My First Year of Learning: Advice from a New Educator.

McCaffrey, Mary E.

TEACHING Exceptional Children, v33 n1 p4-8 Sep-Oct 2000

A special educator recounts lessons learned from her first year of teaching, in her case in a special class of students with multiple disabilities. Lessons include analysis of early mistakes and the importance of student file review, direct student observation, utilizing the advice of experienced educators, and planning for change. (DB)

Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Personal Narratives, Reflective Teaching, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Special Classes, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: First-Year Teachers and Retention.