Need+to+Know

Paste your lists of things teachers need to know in/before/during their first year of teaching middle/high school social studies...

1. Know time school starts 2. Have your stuff ready before class, be organized and prepared 3. Where school is 4. Know how long 5. Know where parking is 6. Know how to be flexible 7. Know school, area culture 8. Know layout of school 9. Know where restrooms are 10. Know your resources 11. Know the schedule of the school, class hours 12. Know the rules 13. Know students names 14. Know schools mission statement 15. Know your subject area 16. Have a discipline in place 17. Know dress code 18. Know the other people your working with 19. Know how work the computer and phone system 20. Know safety procedures 21. Know school fight song 22. Know school mascot 23. Know the activities/sports schedules 24. Know their attendance policy 25. Know the administration 26. Know when school day ends 27. Know resources available 28. Know where to keep your personal belongings 29. Have keys to your room 30. Know school rules 31. Know where each grade area usually hangs out

10.know the times for classes 11.meet other teachers 12.meet administrators 13. don’t be afraid to make a mistake 14.learn from your students 15.know the community 16.be prepared for the unexpected 17.dress well 18.connect with students 19.let students know it’s a safe place 20.let students know they can talk to you 21.know people are different 22.technology skills 23.ability to problem solve 24.remember that not all students have access to great technology due to money 25.try and look at things from many different angles 26.explain things to the best of your ability 27.be prepared, but know that you may still never prepare enough 28.know fire exits 29.know where you can find caffeine 30.classroom arrangement 31.know where to park your car 32.be prepared to deal with LGBTQ community 33.be open to new things 34.look and listen, even when people aren’t talking 35.pay attention to students emotions 36.don’t embarrass students in front of peers
 * 1) be prepared to be wrong
 * 2) seek help
 * 3) lesson planning
 * 4) public speaking
 * 5) know how to take criticism
 * 6) be prepared for students laughing at you
 * 7) not always understanding students jokes
 * 8) know your content area
 * 9) know the school


 * 1) 1. You will make mistakes
 * 2) 2. Technology will not work
 * 3) 3. It’s going to be hard
 * 4) 4. It’ll be fun
 * 5) 5. Find a good shitter
 * 6) 6. Learn to laugh
 * 7) 7. Get excited
 * 8) 8. Embrace change
 * 9) 9. Attempt to be organized
 * 10) 10. Make friends with the custodian and security
 * 11) 11. Make friends with the front desk secretaries
 * 12) 12. Take time to learn the way around the school
 * 13) 13. Learn the culture of the building
 * 14) 14. Learn your relationship with the teachers union
 * 15) 15. Get to know colleagues in your content area
 * 16) 16. Get involved
 * 17) 17. Show your humanity
 * 18) 18. Learn to adapt
 * 19) 19. Be the model
 * 20) 20. Be friendly
 * 21) 21. Smile
 * 22) 22. Use sarcasm carefully
 * 23) 23. How to write a lesson plan
 * 24) 24. Color code your classes
 * 25) 25. Learn to adapt
 * 26) 26. Learn all your students names
 * 27) 27. Don’t make your kids do anything you wouldn’t do
 * 28) 28. Don’t eat school lunch/be careful
 * 29) 29. Dress appropriately
 * 30) 30. Learn about all available resources in the school
 * 31) 31. Know your budget
 * 32) 32. Asking questions is expected
 * 33) 33. Figure out how you want to grade/assess your students
 * 34) 34. Learn how to use grading software
 * 35) 35. Get familiar with the school’s technology
 * 36) 36. Learn how to interact with parents
 * 37) 37. Be consistent with discipline
 * 38) 38. Know local orgs
 * 39) 39. Understand schools absence/tardy policy
 * 40) 40. Signal to get students attention
 * 41) 41. Find your “teacher” voice and be commanding

50 Things Teachers Should Know

10.Try to be objective 11.Avoid creating enemies 12.Ride your bike 13.Be prepared for community 14.Get involved in extracurricular 15.Use social media for students 16.Know how to write a lesson plan 18.Be flexible 19.Have a social life outside of school 20.Enjoy happy hour 21.Know the community that you teach in 22.Don’t discriminate 23.Organize your room 24.Make your room look nice 25.Make your room creative 26.Be open minded to students feelings 27.Know about your students’ lives outside of school 28.Know how to quite your class 29.Know how to set up the seats in your classroom 30.Know the best ways to travel to school 31.Learn how to separate personal life and school 32.Get to know your colleagues 33.Make sure you learn all of your students names
 * 1) 1. Private Social Networking
 * 2) 2. Know how to get up on time
 * 3) 3. Know how to make social connections
 * 4) 4. Where to eat during the day
 * 5) 5. Don’t hit on students
 * 6) 6. Know how to dress appropriately
 * 7) 7. Good relationships with parents
 * 8) 8. Keep up on subject matter
 * 9) a. Know yo shit
 * 10) 9. Keep up on currant events
 * 1) 17. Let students be creative with ideas

10.Know your classroom technology 11.Know your students 12.Know how long it takes to get school 13.Is the cafeteria food good 14.Know your surroundings 15.Be prepared, know your stuff 16.Have your teaching materials 17.Have supplies (extra supplies) 18.Be confident 19.Dress for success 20.Know the diversity of the student body 21.Understand you’re human and will make mistakes 22.Make friends with other teachers on staff 23.Know a “mentor” teacher to talk to in troubled times 24.Don’t be afraid to improvise 25.Be involved/familiar with school events 26.Seating charts 27.Practice student names 28.Always have a “Plan B” 29.Expect the best, prepare for the worst
 * 1) 1. Dress code
 * 2) 2. Where to park
 * 3) 3. Where to “relieve” yourself-Know the school
 * 4) 4. Classroom arrangement
 * 5) 5. Who you’re working with
 * 6) 6. Classroom rules
 * 7) 7. How to decorate your classroom
 * 8) 8. Proper discipline of students
 * 9) 9. How to use the school computer systems

1. An endurance thing -- there's so much stress, you have to be able to categorize and deal with stress. Be flexible. 2. Follow guidelines for projects and tests - personalizing 3. Wants to be able to know how to do classroom management - not letting the students "smell your fear" 4. Expectations for being able to do things