Introduction 1
Part I: Developing Your Teaching Style 9
Chapter 1: Building Your Teaching Skills 11
Chapter 2: Understanding Teaching Styles - and Developing One That Works for You 27
Chapter 3: Making the Most of Your Communication Skills 43
Part II: Teaching a Class 59
Chapter 4: Preparing and Teaching High-Quality Lessons 61
Chapter 5: Getting (and Keeping) a Class Engaged 81
Chapter 6: Getting the Most Out of Your Students 97
Part III: Managing a Class 121
Chapter 7: Structuring Your Teaching and Your Teaching Space 123
Chapter 8: Building Better Behaviour 149
Chapter 9: Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere 171
Chapter 10: Handling Challenging Situations 189
Part IV: Dealing with Different Kinds of People 209
Chapter 11: Getting to Know Your Students 211
Chapter 12: Working as Part of a Team 237
Chapter 13: Building Bonds with Parents 257
Part V: Succeeding Beyond the Classroom 277
Chapter 14: Climbing the Paper Mountain 279
Chapter 15: Getting Involved in Extra-Curricular Activities 293
Chapter 16: Evaluating and Furthering Your Teaching Skills 305
Part VI: The Part of Tens 315
Chapter 17: Ten Great Ways to Engage with a Group 317
Chapter 18: Ten Key Strategies for Handling Difficult Behaviour 325
Chapter 19: Ten Tips for Dealing with Stress 333
Chapter 20: Ten Best Book and Website Resources for Teachers and Trainers 339
Index 343
