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Occasional Paper Series

Curriculum and Instruction

2017

New teachers

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Introduction: The First Years Out, Judith Leipzig Oct 2017

Introduction: The First Years Out, Judith Leipzig

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An introduction to a series of essays from former Bank Street advisees that reflect on their first-year teaching experiences. The essays reflect the voices of those in the midst of becoming the teachers they hope to be. They touch on important aspects of teaching such as being present, bringing one's whole self, recognizing the interdependence between students and teachers, and generosity.


Learning A Tough Lesson: My Life As A Nyc Teaching Fellow, Allen Ellenzweig Feb 2017

Learning A Tough Lesson: My Life As A Nyc Teaching Fellow, Allen Ellenzweig

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First person account of a new teacher who came through the New York City Teaching Fellows Program only to resign from teaching 8 weeks into the school year.


"I Hope This Will Be A Good Year For Me..." : A Career-Changer Stumbles On The Fast Track To Teaching, Miranda Barry Feb 2017

"I Hope This Will Be A Good Year For Me..." : A Career-Changer Stumbles On The Fast Track To Teaching, Miranda Barry

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Describes the very difficult experience of a new teacher who was inadequately prepared to manage her classroom of 35 students.