Beginning Teaching

Please share Beginning Teacher / Relief Experiences and Support.....we would love to see and read about.....

  • The first year of teaching can be a wonderful (busy) experience.
  • I was fortunate to have a wonderful teaching mentor for my first year. Initially, I basically aligned my program with hers. As I felt more comfortable with my own teaching, and grew in confidence, I was able to begin to express my own 'teaching style'.
  • It is really important to observe and ask questions. Please don't expect perfection particularly in your first year out.
  • Growth comes from being brave enough to try new things, throw out those that didn't work and move on and up with the ones that did.....

Experienced teachers - we would love for you to .....

  • answer questions (bottom of page)
  • contribute advice for new teachers
  • recommend books, teacher resources and websites.
  • contribute ideas for substitute teachers

New teachers - - we would love for you to .....

  • contribute and answer questions
  • contribute advice for new teachers
  • recommend books, teacher resources and websites that have helped you in your first year of teaching.

 

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carmen
accreditation and casuals (07-11-2012 )
I've seen how a lot of people are in the same boat about accreditation, mine expires...
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Katrina
Substitute Teaching with a young family (07-11-2012 )
Hi, I am a busy Mum of two young children. I have returned to supply teaching, and...
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Graduate Teacher
2/3/4/ Class Help (07-11-2012 )
Hi all, I'm a graduate teacher, and my first posting is with a year 2,3,4 class...
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Sarah
First time teacher in Pre-Primary (07-11-2012 )
Hi Everyone, So this year is my first year as a teacher and I have a pre-primary...
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Hus
First teaching week in Prep. (07-11-2012 )
Hi, I am very enthusiastic about having to teach Grade Prep. next year. At the same...
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Peta
Relief Teaching - Transition games or free time ga (07-11-2012 )
Hi I am returning to the classroom as a relief teacher and am trying to come up with...
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Admin
A typical day in Prep grade (07-11-2012 )
Hi, I am wondering if there would be any prep teachers who would be willing to share...
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Dane
Help - Perimeter and Position Lessons (07-11-2012 )
Hi, I am a prac teacher on my second prac and i have lost my confidence and ability...
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Admin
Beginning Teachers Resource (07-11-2012 )
Hello, I am working towards my final year of University before I enter the big wide...
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Merrilyn
thoughts on relief teachers (07-11-2012 )
I have been teaching for 26 years and having moved from one state to another, have...
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Admin
Beginning Teacher - well sort of (07-11-2012 )
I am hoping for some advice from my fellow colleagues! I graduated from Uni a few...
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Admin
Junior School Co-ordinator (07-11-2012 )
I am a teacher in a Prep classroom. My work program is always done and on my desk...
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Lisa Morris
Substitute Teacher (07-11-2012 )
I just thought I would add that the two most important things a relief teacher can...
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Anonymous
Getting from Casual to Part-Time (07-11-2012 )
Does anyone have any hints about how to get a job?? I am casual, and this year to...
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Lou
Relief Teaching From an Old Hand (07-11-2012 )
As an experienced teacher I really appreciate coming back into my room after a day...
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Ann Foster
New Teacher Support (07-11-2012 )
Hi New Teacher, I am an experienced teacher who also owns a business that provides...
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(middle-east)
Classroom Management and Discipline problems (07-11-2012 )
I am in my second year of teaching KG1 and KG2 classes in a bilingual school in the...
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Sonya
First week of school (07-11-2012 )
I was just wondering if anyone could please give me some ideas on how they handle...
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Rebecca
Beginning Teaching - Where to Start (07-11-2012 )
Hi My name is Rebecca and I am beginning teacher this year in a Transition...
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Admin
New Scheme Teacher Accreditation (07-11-2012 )
Hi I'm currently undergoing and am in my final stages my New Scheme Teacher...
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Diana Hancock
Free Lesson Plan Website (07-11-2012 )
I returned to teaching last year after 20 years in another industry. Trying to...
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Admin
Where to find Childrens songs? (07-11-2012 )
Since beginning my Profex I have discovered I am way out of the loop when it comes...
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Donna
Substitute Teaching Tips (07-11-2012 )
Here are a couple of Substitute Teaching Tips I used when I was subbing K-3...
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Admin
Resources and Lesson Plans (07-11-2012 )
Hi all...Fingers Crossed :) I'll be a graduating teacher at the end of this...
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Kylie
Prac begins ;) (07-11-2012 )
Thanks so very much for your replies, I have read each and everyone and taken your...
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Amanda
Prac Teaching and Teaching in the UK (07-11-2012 )
At the moment I am on a four week practicum. This is my final year and I am finding...
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Paula
Browsing Beginning Teacher Questions (07-11-2012 )
I graduated last year and am only planning on relief teaching this year until my son...
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Admin
Suggestions on Teaching Prac. and Uni Textbooks Pl (07-11-2012 )
I am about to embark on my 2nd year teaching prac. in a state school in a few weeks...
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Kylie
Introduction (07-11-2012 )
I am currently studying my Early Childhood Degree. Officially, I am in 2nd year but...
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Kristine Simpson
Possum Magics Food Tour of Australia (07-11-2012 )
With my K-1 class I would read the big book by Mem Fox and then each week we would...
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