New Teacher Mindset - by Trevor Muir & John Spencer (Paperback)

About the Book

"Many traditional teaching practices are no longer as applicable as they once were. The emergence of new technologies and a constantly changing societal landscape have altered the needs of students, therefore changing the practices educators use to teach them. Only does this mean that pre-service and new educators need to think on their toes during their first few years, but it also means that veteran educators must adapt to what education looks like today vs. what it looked like when they first entered the classroom. It is difficult for educators to quickly pivot their teaching styles as the world around them changes (especially if they're being asked to do so in the middle of a school year!). However, it is also a critical part of being an effective educator because while these changes bring with them new challenges for educators, they also bring huge opportunities for the classroom to adapt & change alongside the world"--

Book Synopsis

A refreshing and hopeful guide to help new and veteran teachers thrive in our ever-changing world

New Teacher Mindset is all about creating successful systems, practices, and protocols that make sense for today's teachers. To be the best teacher you can be, you need to understand how new technologies and a changing societal landscape have altered the needs of students--and how to modify your teaching approach accordingly. This book gives you a fresh take on topics like classroom management, project-based learning, group collaboration, increasing buy-in, and partnering with parents. The book is research-backed and provides concrete practices that have proven effective in real world classrooms. Each chapter includes a story to illustrate the topic of the chapter, followed by strategies, research, and practical activities that you can implement immediately to refresh your mindset and your classroom.

• Get fresh, modern ideas for elevating your classroom and teaching style
• Build on traditional teaching practices with new techniques designed for today's fast-paced, tech-driven world
• Use practical activities and reader reflection questions to transform your practice right away
• Learn how to revitalize your teaching by focusing on the classroom as a whole, the individual student, and the teacher

This is an invaluable resource for K-12 educators and others working in the K-12 setting, all of whom need to learn to adapt and adjust to the constant shifting of the outside world. New Teacher Mindset is a roadmap for doing just that.

From the Back Cover

Praise for New Teacher Mindset

"Muir and Spencer strike a perfect balance between practical and visionary, prompting my teacher brain to say, 'This IS possible.' Their approach reminds us that embracing change doesn't mean abandoning the wisdom of traditional practices but involves adapting to ensure our teaching methods meet the evolving needs of our students."
--Katie Novak, Ed.D., Author of In Support of Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS

"John and Trevor have laid out a practical and real approach to what educators can strive to be and the impact they would like to have. This book would be very useful for any new teacher on day one and any veteran teacher on day 1,000 and beyond."
--Ken Shelton, International Keynote Speaker, Designer, and Consultant

"New Teacher Mindset is a comprehensive guide to fostering joy, empathy, and creativity in the classroom. Through their honest accounts of challenges and mistakes, Trevor and John offer invaluable lessons that help educators avoid pitfalls and continuously improve their teaching practice."
--Tony Vincent, Teacher and Education Presenter

"Trevor and John share intentional ways to make the journey of each school year impactful. Reading this book will encourage and equip you to help your students thrive as thinkers, explorers, and people."
--Shannon Anderson, Educator and Author of Mindset Power: A Kid's Guide to Growing Better Every Day

"Trevor and John are literally THE experts on teachers, engagement, innovation, creativity and what to do in order to become more effective and happy in the classroom. They offer practical, funny, and specific ideas to make a broad impact. Teachers will fall in love with and use this resource for years to come!"
-- Adam Welcome, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Educator, and Host of The NAESP Principal Podcast

About the Author

Trevor Muir has taught at the middle and high school levels, and currently teaches at Grand Valley State University. He has written two other books and is the founder of The Epic Classroom and Epic PBL. Trevor's videos have been viewed by millions of educators and he is a sought-after speaker.

John Spencer is a former middle school teacher and current professor at George Fox University. He hosts The Creative Classroom Podcast, has written four books, and developed LAUNCH Cycle, a design thinking framework for K-12 students. A popular speaker, Spencer has presented at venues around the world, including the White House.