{"title":"Andrea Forcum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Forcum\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and accessible books that delve into the real-world challenges and lessons often missing from standard education. Her works explore themes that bridge practical knowledge and personal growth, making them essential reads for those seeking clarity beyond the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking perspectives that encourage reflection and deeper understanding of life's overlooked but vital topics. Andrea Forcum's books invite an engaging exploration of education that extends far beyond traditional reference materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"they-never-taught-us-that-by-andrea-forcum-9781394316823","title":"They Never Taught Us That","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything inexperienced first-year teachers need to manage the chaos of the modern classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey Never Taught Us That\u003c\/em\u003e is your friendly (and slightly frazzled) guide to the hilarious realities of the classroom that teacher training left out. Veteran educator Andrea Forcum, PhD, combines laugh-out-loud anecdotes from the trenches with practical tools and strategies for everything from surviving the first day to building trust with parents and other stakeholders. The best practices in this book from experienced educators who taught before, during, and after the pandemic help readers supplement their training without having to rely solely on the break room—which sometimes ends up being an echo chamber of discontent—or unvetted online resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, readers will learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEstablish classroom rules that won't get trampled\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a captivating lesson plan and collaborate on Individual Education Programs (IEPs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDocument parent contact, student behaviour, grades (including failing assignments), and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNavigate the paperwork avalanche without turning into a sleep-deprived zombie\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFacilitate collaborative parent-teacher conferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey Never Taught Us That\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential resource (literally, essential) for early career-year teachers who are all too often scrambling for purchase on the slippery, moving, mucous-covered treadmill that is public education (said with love, of course).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562875928812,"sku":"9781394316823","price":51.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394316823-they-never-taught-us-that.jpg?v=1776989458"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrea-forcum.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}