Quick Answers for Busy Teachers: Solutions to 60 Common Challenges

All teachers face common classroom challenges. But the best teachers handle these challenges much differently than most. Effective teachers are those who have developed systems for dealing with common hurdles--how to work with underperforming students, how to defuse an angry parent, how to recover when you make a mistake with a student or administrator--in a way that improves student achievement and behavior, and minimizes stress for the teacher.  Annette Breaux has devoted her career to studying highly effective educators. In this practical, accessibly written book she shares those secrets--tips, suggestions, and systems developed by the most successful classroom teachers.  The book helps struggling educators address a wide variety of common challenges, such as:    You've lost control of a classroom One student is pushing your buttons You've embarrassed a student in front of his peers A student refuses to tell you what's bothering him A parent accuses you of being against his child Many students performed poorly on a test You're not able to keep your students on task You're struggling with a lack of resources You're afraid to speak your mind at faculty meetings Your personal life is affecting your teaching You've begun to dislike your job Quick Answers for Busy Teachers provides concise, actionable solutions for these common problems and helps teachers to enjoy this richly rewarding profession.