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Teachers: good teaching books to read?

Samantha&RichSamantha&Rich
in Dallas-Fort Worth Nesties

I've read Harry Wong's "The First Day Of School" and I've also read "Teaching with Love and Logic." Now that I'm done with my ACP and have my standard (and all that work is behind me!) I'd like to read some other teaching books... what do you recommend? I'm EC-4/ESL so nothing above that level. I'd like to read books on discipline/classroom management/etc. I'll be teaching 1st this coming up school year... if that helps :)

 

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Re: Teachers: good teaching books to read?

  • Jess.OJess.O

    Ron Clark spoke at our convocation last year and he was a great speaker.  I haven't read his books but based on reviews from others and his speaking I would imagine they're good. 

    Ruby Payne is good in helping you understand the mindset of families that come from poverty. 

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  • Smores730Smores730 member

    I had to read this one in college and it was one of my favorites:

    http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Meaning-Debbie-Miller/dp/1571103074

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  • RedRaidessRedRaidess
    Not Much, Just Chillin' is INCREDIBLE. LOVE IT. Read it at Texas Tech during my education courses and I've read it at least five times since then. It's a must-read for parents and teachers.
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  • christim73christim73

    Ron Clark's The Essential 55 is a good book.  Our whole staff read it one year before school started.  I also want to read The Excellent 11, I just haven't gotten around to it.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • .happy.as.just.kim..happy.as.just.kim.
    Usually I am semi-asleep at convocation, or writing out a grocery list or something. The year we had Ruby Payne speak, I was all ears and very intrigued. She talks about children in poverty and understanding their specific needs. I can't remember the name of her book, but I really enjoyed reading it. Good luck teaching 1st grade- that was my level for 8 years and I really enjoyed it. They change and learn soooo much that year- it's amazing to see. I'll try and think of other things I've read that were worthwhile (but 95% of my teaching stuff is in storage right now except for a few of my favorite books I brought for the baby's nursery, so I can't look thru my stash of stuff).
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  • turkishdelightturkishdelight
    Anything by Marzano.....he is one of the leaders in educational research and theory....but his books are pretty easy to read.
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