Full Description
Skills and Behaviors for Student Teaching: A Progress Monitoring Approach is an interactive textbook designed to elevate the student teaching experience. With reflective activities, goal-setting tools, and practical strategies, this book highlights evidence-based practices across three essential units that contribute to success in today's classrooms. It serves as a trusted companion for teacher candidates as they navigate the rewarding—and sometimes challenging—journey of student teaching.
Focusing on self-care, classroom management, and collaboration, this resource empowers future educators to track growth, set purposeful goals, and build habits that lead to confident, effective teaching. Each chapter features storylines from student teachers facing real-world challenges, along with goals that model how to strengthen practice. Readers will also find resources for integrating technology and culturally responsive approaches.
More than a textbook, this guide provides encouragement, structure, and accountability. It supports teacher candidates as they grow into reflective, resilient, and collaborative educators prepared to thrive in the classroom.
Contents
FAQ
Prologue
UNIT 1: Self-Care
Introduction
Chapter 1: You Do Not Have Time for This
Chapter 2: Rest and Brain Rejuvenation
Chapter 3: Fuel: Food and Water
Chapter 4 Exercise & Movement
Chapter 5 Brain Centering Practices
UNIT 2: Classroom Management
Chapter 6: Assessing Your Classroom Management
Chapter 7: Responsibility = Respect
Chapter 8: Routines and Time on Task
Chapter 9: Student Participation
Chapter 10: Identifying Appropriate Behaviors for Classroom Success
UNIT 3: Relationships and Collaboration
Chapter 11: Working Well With Others
Chapter 12: Working with Administrators
Chapter 13: Colleagues, Paraprofessionals, and Other Support Staff
Chapter 14: Working with Families
Chapter 15: Healthy Relationships
References
Acknowledgements
Index
About the Author
