Publication Date
10-1-1970
Abstract
As I look ahead to the approaching school year, many thoughts cross my mind. Like many new teachers, I feel a bit overwhelmed with the immensity of the impending task. The desire to be a successful teacher is mixed with nervous anticipation and a few worries. Will I be able to establish and maintain rapport with my class of fifth-graders? Will I be able to motivate my students and promote a desire to learn? Will it be possible for me to meet the needs of the individual children in my class? Will I be a good teacher of reading? In an attempt to relieve my anxiety as well as to build a strong foundation for my first-year teaching experiences, I have endeavored to formulate some personal goals based upon how I perceive my role as a teacher. Hopefully, these goals will guide me through my first year in the classroom and help me in my quest for quality teaching.
Recommended Citation
Fredenberger, H. E. (1970). A New Teacher Looks Toward That First Memorable Year. Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts, 11 (1). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/reading_horizons/vol11/iss1/3
