Overview: BT Matters program consists of six modules or content areas. These six content areas were identififed from research as being some of the major reasons that beginning teachers leave the profession. Each module contains resources and materials related to the topic.
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Module One - Classroom ManagementIn this first module you will be getting the participants acquainted with the BT Matters program, the personnel involved with the program, and their fellow participants. Then you will jump into the first core content topic, Classroom Management. Objectives for this Module include:
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Module Two - Parent CommunicationParent communication is essential to create a positive enviorment for teachers and students. Too often little time is devoted to learning strategies that can assist in making parent communications the best that they can be. Objectives for this module include:
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Module Three - Avoiding BurnoutTeachers fulfill many roles in their jobs and in their own personal lives. Sometimes they can take on more than they can handle. Over time what they once could handle becomes too much. If not addressed, burnout can occur. Objectives for this module include:
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Module Four - Work LoadWe all have many things that fill our time and demand our attention. Being a new teacher adds many new and very demanding tasks to our life. In this module we help you to identify some of these tasks and develop strategies for managing them. Objectives for this module include:
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Module Five - TechnologyTechnology is all around us. We see it everywhere in our normal daily activities. In recent years, teachers have used technology in some amazing ways to engage students and enhance their curriculums. Objectives for this module include:
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Module Six - LeadershipTeachers are leaders. Regardless of your title or position, you are a leader in your classroom and in your school. There are many definitions of leadership. Teachers demonstrate leadership when they prepare their students to graduate, become globally competitive, and prepared for a life in the 21st century and beyond. Teachers are advocates. They advocate for change in policies or procedures that undermine allowing their students to be a successful as possible. They also advocate on a regular basis for the students placed in their care to ensure they have the environment needed for success of all students. Objectives for this module include:
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This program is designed to work with any existing beginning teacher program or as a stand alone program. It should be noted that it is not necessary to complete or use every activity within a module in order to be successful with this program. Users are encouraged to review all activities and select the ones that best match their requirements and time options.
To use the materials from BT Matters facilitators or beginning teachers simply visit the BT Matters web site and download activities and materials they wish to use. All materials on the site are free.
Download this Program Overview to see learn what topics will be covered in the program and ways that you can support your beginning teachers through the program.