Motivating Students

The Terry James Resource Library has  many resources on motivating students.  One of our more recent additions is:

The Book Whisperer

Known for her popular blog, “The Book Whisperer,” Donalyn Miller says she has yet to meet a child she couldn’t turn into a reader. No matter how far behind Miller’s students might be when they reach her 6th grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. She shares her teaching methods and includes a dynamite list of recommended “kid lit” that helps parents and teachers find the books that students really like to read.

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Substitute Teacher Success

The Terry James Resource Library recognizes the needs of our occassional teaching staff.  All of our resources are available to every member of the Upper Grand District School Board’s teaching family.  We have recently added a guide for substitute teaching, to our library.

How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher: Everything You Need From Start to Finish

Includes school and classroom procedures ; eight key tips for classroom management ; “what would you do? practice scenarios with multiple solutions ; information on professional topics such as permits, pay, networking ; a checklist of things to do before, during, and after class.

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Effective Teaching Resources

The Terry James Resource Library has many texts on effective teaching.  Some of our newest items are:

Becoming a Legendary Teacher

Includes techniques that all teachers can use: convey high expectations for students ; create a well-organized and positive classroom environment ; motivate students to excel in an era of high-stakes testing ; communicate successfully with students, families, and colleagues ; stay passionate and motivated.

Everything but Teaching

Gives indispensable tips for managing professional priorities outside the classroom and saving energy for the most essential part of the work: teaching students.

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