#123: 10 Rookie Blunders New High School Teachers Make (and How To Avoid Them!)

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Starting your teaching career is an exciting adventure but it can also feel overwhelming When I first starting teaching high school science back in 2005 for example I soon found myself struggling to succeed at what I see today as basic tasks such as marking lesson planning and managing behaviour So many aspects of the job were completely new to me despite the limited teaching experience I gained from the Army Cadet Force as a teenager The reassuring news is that every teacher makes mistakes it s part of the learning process To give you a head start I will describe ten of the most common rookie blunders new high school teachers make and that I have made at some point on my journey along with some friendly advice on how to avoid them This podcast episode is accompanied by a blog post at https richardjamesrogers com 2024 09 29 10-rookie-blunders-new-high-school-teachers-make-and-how-to-avoid-them Check out my award-winning book for high school teachers The Quick Guide to Classroom Management at https www amazon com dp 1505701945 Check out my blog for teachers at https richardjamesrogers com My Instagram https www instagram com richard james rogers My Facebook page https www facebook com richardrogersauthor E-mail me at info richardjamesrogers com Click here to visit this podcast episode

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