Download or read book The First Years Matter: Becoming an Effective Teacher written by Carol Pelletier Radford and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this updated resource to prepare for your journey into teaching This newly revised and updated 2nd edition of The First Years Matter provides key actions steps and a flexible twelve-month curriculum - including July for reflection and planning - to help you proactively prepare for your first few years in the classroom. Maximize your effectiveness in the classroom as you: Apply mentoring lessons to differentiate instruction Integrate student voice Prepare for teacher observations and standardized testing Gather evidence to document your progress This updated version includes a robust companion website featuring videos, downloadable forms, and a journal for reflection. Use with Mentoring in Action, the companion guide for mentors!