Professional Literature

Education is constantly changing and evolving. In an effort to be knowledgeable about the current issues the field of education faces and add new teaching strategies to my repertoire, I subscribe to several monthly publications. In addition, I continue to read books that focus on areas in which I need improvement. I am eager to continue learning and growing as a teacher, professional literature allows me to do just that.


	Educational Leadership EL is ASCD's flagship publication. EL is acknowledged throughout the world as an authoritative source of information about teaching and learning, new ideas and practices relevant to practicing educators, and the latest trends and issues affecting prekindergarten through higher education. (taken from www.ascd.org)

	Edutopia Edutopia is published by The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF). Founded in 1991 by filmmaker George Lucas, the Foundation documents and disseminates information about exemplary programs in K-12 schools to help spread these practices nationwide. (taken from www.edutpia.org)

	NEA Today The official publication of the National Education Association, covering current issues and challenges in education and teaching, as well as solutions to those challenges. It is published eight times per year. (taken from www.accessmylibrary.com)

	ASCD Smartbrief ASCD SmartBrief brings you the K-12 education news that really matters. The editors handpick key articles from hundreds of publications, do a brief summary of each and provide links back to the original sources. (taken from smartbrief.com/ascd)

	French Review The French Review is the official journal of the American Association of Teachers of French and has the largest circulation of any scholarly journal of French studies in the world. The Review publishes articles and reviews on French and francophone literature, cinema, society and culture, linguistics, technology, and pedagogy six times a year. (taken from www.frenchteachers.org)

	Le français dans le monde Le Français dans le monde is the official publication of the Fédération international des Professeurs de Français (FIPF) and is published by CLE International.(taken from www.frenchteachers.org)

	France Amerique France-Amérique is a semi-monthly, French-language news magazine. Each issue includes current events, interviews, reviews, travel tips, and mini-French lessons, as well as mots fléchés, TV5Monde programming, and information about French cultural events scheduled in the US. (taken from www.france-amerique.com)

	Paris Match Magazine Paris Match is a French weekly magazine. It covers major national and international news along with celebrity lifestyle features. It was founded in 1949 by the industrialist Jean Prouvost. (taken from www.parismatch.com)

	The First Days of School by Harry Wong This book is an excellent resource for the first year of teaching. It provides concrete examples and methods for classroom procedures and management.

	How to Manage Your Middle School Classroom by Teacher Created Resources This book serves as a helpful resource for the middle school teacher. It is organized well and it is easy to find specific topics. The suggestions for organization and dealing with student behavior were of particular interest to me.

	Reluctant Disciplinarian by Gary Rubinstein I thought that this book was created especially for me, however after reading it I did not find it to be helpful. The disciplinary methods explained in the book are not suited to my personal teaching style, however I did like the section about finding your own teacher persona and style.

	Tips for Managing Your Classroom by Kay Burke A short, easy read and very helpful! The brief explanations were great, being a teacher I don't have a lot of extra time to read leisurely. I keep this book near my desk for reference on common management issues.

	REAL Teachers, REAL Challenges, REAL Solutions: 25 Ways to Handle the Challenges of the Classroom by Annette Breaux and Elizabeth Breaux This book is clear and concise. A common classroom problem is explained, then in three sections it is discussed and analyzed. What is right, what is wrong and the bottom line of each situation is clearly outlined for each issue.

	Don't Smile Until December and Other Myths about Classroom Teaching by Peggy Redman Dispelling all of the common myths about teachers and teaching, this book provided insight into the real lives of teachers. It reminded me of the rewards of the profession and how valuable good teachers are.
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