#APChat Archive
Professional development expert Jared Wastler, hosts a Twitter conversation at 8:00 p.m. (ET) using #APChat.
Sunday September 25, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to . Please take a moment to introduce yourself.
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Hello Steven, a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri!
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Jared Wastler, HS Principal, PD Faculty, and moderator for
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Jerod, a middle school Associate Principal IN Southern Delaware
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Tonight we are discussing "Getting New Teachers Started Right"
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Q1: What is the biggest strength that new teachers often bring to the table?
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A1 The excitement, enthusiasm, & zeal that comes with new endeavors
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A1:They are energetic and excited to teach,bring new/fresh ideas that rub off on returning teachers
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I totally agree, it is a breath of fresh air and makes ppl and Ss excited to come to school https://t.co/HLTK6In9fL
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A1 The excitement, enthusiasm, & zeal that comes with new endeavors
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A1 New Teachers bring new energy, new learning, a new start. Eager to learn.
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Absolutely! This question makes me reminisce about the beginning of my career in education
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"Eager to learn" is essential, especially when there a lot of new initiatives in place https://t.co/62TZwSP9Za
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A1 New Teachers bring new energy, new learning, a new start. Eager to learn.
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There is an enthusiasm to the profession that is often untarnished at the start...we need to keep it burning and bright
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Q2: Where do new teachers commonly struggle in the first few months?
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A2: The intensity of the job, student teaching doesn't prepare them for all the extra things a T has to do
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A2: : Classroom Management unable to delineate its all about clear procedures, routines, & expectations. https://t.co/hv7GXawnK8
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Q2: Where do new teachers commonly struggle in the first few months?
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A2 Classroom management is huge
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A2B: As we are 1:1 getting Ts used to new tech and SAMR model training to get away from substitution
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Q3: Given the common areas for growth, how can we utilize their strengths to support growth in new teachers?
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A3:That is why we need to observe these Ts and give them personalized training
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Q4: What strategies/actions have you seen that create a culture of success for new teachers?
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A4: We have a new teacher program where we connect them with veteran Ts, gives them someone to help them
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A4: make required new T meetings hands on & productive.Don't just talk at them,give them time/support on tasks they need to do
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A4 Strong mentorship; teachers opening their doors to senior teachers to give them feedback
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A4: Critical we build authentic relationships and know strengths & weakness, in order to help grow them. https://t.co/EIlNzZgEk8
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Q4: What strategies/actions have you seen that create a culture of success for new teachers?
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A4: regular mtngs between new Ts and admin. Help them feel like they have a direct line to those who can take immediate action
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A4: help them practice the difficult tasks ex: role play hard parent phone calls, patent mtngs
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Q5: If you were designing the "perfect" induction program, what would be your three non-negotiable focus areas?
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A5: Reflection; Time Management; & Working with Parents
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A5:
1. Building Relationships with Ss
2. Creating engaging/exciting lessons that relate to standards
3. Communication w/Ps
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A5: personal needs, instructional needs, management needs.
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A5: 1- Professional Development, 2-Daily Reflection, 3-Implementation https://t.co/GYxJhGeI1R
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Q5: If you were designing the "perfect" induction program, what would be your three non-negotiable focus areas?
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A5: relationship building, classroom management and engaging lessons
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Please check out the website this week for the Expert of the Week blog on supporting new teachers.
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Thanks for joining tonight. Be better every day in every way...our students deserve it.
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Definitely looking forward to reading the blog. . Thanks for moderating https://t.co/qTUGYJgse2
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Please check out the website this week for the Expert of the Week blog on supporting new teachers.
