Table of Contents

Part 1 PREFACE Chapter 2 1. STARTING FROM SQUARE ONE Chapter 3 2. DOLING OUT DISCIPLINE Chapter 4 3. PONDERING PAPERWORK Chapter 5 4. THINKING OF TECHNIQUES 6 5. MINDING THEIR MANNERS Chapter 7 6. DEALING WITH DIFFERENCE Chapter 8 7. FOSTERING FRIENDSHIPS Chapter 9 8. DOING OTHER DUTIES Chapter 10 9. COPING WITH COMPLICATIONS Chapter 11 10. ENDING AND BEGINNING

About the Author

Geneva Fulgham taught English and journalism in Houston public schools for 29 years before retiring to write prose and poetry.

Reviews

Fulgham addresses issues not often covered in education classes-from uncooperative principals to how to behave in the teachers' lounge. * Bellaire Examiner *
Here, in a sensible, practical, easy-to-read style, [Geneva Fulgham] shares the knowledge gleaned from three decades. This information should be helpful for beginning and experienced teachers, as well as parents and those in non-teaching positions within the public education system. * Midwest Book Review *
An easy, often fun, read. * Teachers College Record *
This guide for teachers wanting to be more successful in the classroom begins with tips for planning lessons and asking other teachers for advice and then discusses issues connected with coming up with a teaching philosophy, discipline, grading, attendance, testing, homework, and dealing with problems. * Reference and Research Book News *