Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preparing your classroom for a successful year: the teacher's countdown calendar -- Where to start to develop my own methodology -- Good communication: the hallmark of all effective teachers -- Planning for student safety -- Analyzing beavior in the classroom -- Techniques for handling students with distinct abilities and challenging needs -- Grading and measurement techniques for teacher effectiveness -- Political awareness for the successful professional educator -- Materials for use in the classroom -- Appendices.