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The Leadership New Teachers Need to Flourish August 8, 2019 | Volume 14 | Issue 33 Table of Contents
Scott Gibbons
As a high school teacher and department chair, I often had the opportunity to work alongside and mentor many first-year teachers. In my current role teaching college education courses and supervising student teachers, I'm noticing that novice teachers—whether in training or on the job—share similar challenges. Over the years, I've compiled advice for how new teachers can prepare for these common sticking points.
During my first year of teaching, I was grateful for any advice that shortened my learning curve as I worked to build mastery. In my experience, when a teacher exhibits confidence in his or her own pedagogical abilities, students display a similar confidence in the teacher's ability to make learning productive and meaningful.
Too often, teachers isolate themselves from those who can help them most—their peers. By being open about the common challenges we face and sharing our unique solutions, we pave the way for a more supportive environment for every educator.
Scott Gibbons is a doctoral candidate of curriculum studies and teacher education and a preservice teacher supervisor at the University of Cincinnati. He is also a communications officer in the Learner Engagement Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Visit his website.
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