Education website releases list of 50 best books for new teachers

The book is a collection of essays by teachers both new and old, sharing their own hard earned lessons and guidance on surviving both the school system, their peers and how to connect with their students.This book is a meditation on keeping the passion as you teach, and it is full of examples and interviews that will help get teachers where they need to be.View the list »
The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer is a book designed for both new and seasoned teachers based on a spiritual perspective. Palmer covers topics such as what makes a successful teacher, what role fear plays in teaching, teaching paradoxes, and becoming a part of a teaching community.

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Education and teaching website TopMastersInEducation.com has published a list of the 50 Best Books for New Teachers. The list is a compilation of the books most recommended for new teachers by experienced teachers and principals. The goal is to provide new K-12 teachers with a ready-made list of books they can turn to for inspiration and guidance.The list was announced Friday, Feb. 15.

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TopMastersInEducation.com is a website devoted to providing objective rankings and reviews of the best accredited master's degrees in education, as well as expert information about careers in education and useful resources for current and aspiring educators.

"With so many teachers leaving the profession after just 2-3 years on the job, it is critical that we all do our part to ensure that those who choose to devote their lives to educating our future generations receive the encouragement, support, and guidance they need to flourish and endure in this most vital profession," said J. Shane, Managing Editor for TopMastersInEducation.com. "This is just one more resource that new teachers can turn to for help."

Books on the list cover a broad range of subjects and styles, from pedagogical theory to practical how-to, novels to autobiography, history to classroom discipline, politics to reading, writing, and arithmetic. They have all received a high level of online recommendations by current and former teachers and principals.

The full list of 50 best books can be viewed at www.topmastersineducation.com

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  • The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer is a book designed for both new and seasoned teachers based on a spiritual perspective. Palmer covers topics such as what makes a successful teacher, what role fear plays in teaching, teaching paradoxes, and becoming a part of a teaching community.
  • This book is a meditation on keeping the passion as you teach, and it is full of examples and interviews that will help get teachers where they need to be.
  • The book is a collection of essays by teachers both new and old, sharing their own hard earned lessons and guidance on surviving both the school system, their peers and how to connect with their students.
View the list
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