First-Year Teacher Success

Part 1:

Consider the things you can do to prepare you for success as a student in your elementary education program. Create a list of at least ten strategies and provide rationale to support each strategy.

Consider the things that will make you successful during your first year of teaching. Create a list of at least ten strategies and provide rationale to support each strategy.

Note: You may use the University Library or Internet to search for ideas to help you create both of your lists.

Part 2:

Create a 10- to 12-slide presentation or write a 350- to 525-word essay describing your vision for success as a student in your program and your vision of a successful first year as a teacher. Include the following:

• Introduction
• List of top ten strategies for success in your elementary education program with rationale for your choices
• List of top ten strategies for success as a first-year teacher with rationale for your choices
• An explanation of how you plan to follow through with implementing these strategies
• Conclusion
• APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page or reference slide