Cowley, Sue. creator text enk Chichester, West Sussex Hoboken, N.J Wiley 2009 monographic eng xx, 360 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Being a 'good teacher' is a difficult goal to achieve, being largely dependent on a huge variety of skills outside of the main curriculum. 'Teaching Skills For Dummies' focuses on these 'soft' skills of teaching, from maintaining discipline to creating engaging lesson plans and monitoring performance. Introduction Part I: Developing Your Teaching Style Building Your Teaching Skills Understanding Teaching Styles – and Developing One That Works for You Making the Most of Your Communication Skills Part II: Teaching a Class 4. Preparing and Teaching High‑Quality Lessons 5. Getting (and Keeping) a Class Engaged 6. Getting the Most Out of Your Students Part III: Managing a Class 7. Structuring Your Teaching and Your Teaching Space 8. Building Better Behaviour 9. Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere 10. Handling Challenging Situations Part IV: Dealing with Different Kinds of People 11. Getting to Know Your Students 12. Working as Part of a Team 13. Building Bonds with Parents Part V: Succeeding Beyond the Classroom 14. Climbing the Paper Mountain 15. Getting Involved in Extra‑Curricular Activities 16. Evaluating and Furthering Your Teaching Skills Part VI: The Part of Tens (quick-tip section) 17. Ten Great Ways to Engage with a Group 18. Ten Key Strategies for Handling Difficult Behaviour 19. Ten Tips for Dealing with Stress 20. Ten Best Book and Website Resources for Teachers and Trainers Index by Sue Cowley. Includes index. e-uk-en Teaching Great Britain Enseñanza Gran Bretaña LB 1775.4 C875t 2009 371.1020941 9780470740842 (pbk.) 0470740841 (pbk.) 2012376681 UKM 120509 20260210114211.0 17292172 eng