Whether you are a student of high school education or a graduate becoming a high school teacher, this book is for you. First Time in the High School Classroom will answer all of your questions, from "Where do I start when planning the curriculum?" to "How do I manage the classroom?" Ten of the best teaching methods are dealt with in detail, helping you to: give effective presentations, create visual aids, and guide student talk and thought. Practical tips on group work and teaching with technology will help you reach today's diverse student populations. The chapters on classroom management, communication, and success strategies will make readers look like pros during their first year teaching. Rather than focusing on theories, the author provides the nuts and bolts for being prepared for today's high school classrooms. This practical, hands-on book of ideas will leave you asking, "Why didn't my college professors teach this clearly and practically?"