Teach Well, Live Well

John Luckner is a professor in the School of Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado. He has worked as a classroom teacher, teacher trainer, researcher, and author for the past three decades. His primary professional interests include teacher preparation, language and literacy development, and collaboration. He is the co-author of four books and one test, the author of several textbook chapters, and he has written more than 75 juried journal articles.   Suzanne Rudolph is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified personal and professional life coach, and Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She has assisted others with making important changes in their lives for the past 16 years and has a private practice in northern Colorado.

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Preparing Properly
Have a Great Year and Career
Maintain Perspective
Learn the Policies and Procedures
Be Proactive
Design the Physical Environment
Establish Student Routines
Develop General Rules of Conduct for Students
Prepare for the First Day of School
2. Teaching Effectively
Understand and Appreciate Students
Attend to the Science of Teaching
Apply the Art of Teaching
Build and Activate Background Knowledge
Enhance Social Relationships and Promote Learning
Include Brain-Based Learning Principles
Increase Academic Learning Time
Ask Good Questions
Integrate Technology
Differentiate Instruction
Employ Graphic Organizers
Use Learning Centers
Assess and Monitor Students′ Progress
Prepare for Statewide and Districtwide Assessments
Teach Study Skills
Instruct Students on How to Pass Tests
Value Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Help English Language Learners Succeed
Include Adaptations for Students With Special Needs
Use Evidence-Based Practices
Incorporate Activities
Deal With Paperwork Efficiently
Develop a Substitute Folder
3. Collaborating With Others
Foster Positive Relationships
Be a Great Team Player
Look for Mentors
Partner With Parents and Guardians
Facilitate Effective Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences
Manage Difficult Conversations
Recruit and Organize Volunteers
4. Taking Care of Yourself
Balance Your Professional and Personal Life
Make Peace With Your Inner Critic
Love Your Personal Life and Your Career
Achieve Your Goals
Set and Maintain Boundaries
Manage Yourself and Your Time
Be a Lifelong Learner
Resources
Web Sites
References and Suggested Reading
Index