Teacher's First-Year Challenges and Experiences

What was the main reason a parent wanted to remove their child from Mike's class?

• The child was not attending school regularly.

• The child was struggling with reading.

• The child was not making friends.

• The child was not getting enough homework.

How did Mike feel about having to talk to the unhappy parent?

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Nervous and inexperienced

• Confident and prepared

• Excited and eager

What previous experiences did Mike have with parents before teaching?

• He was a parent himself.

• He had no prior experience.

• He worked with parents as a swim coach and camp counselor.

• He was a school administrator.

Why did Margaret feel confident about dealing with parents?

• She had a degree in psychology.

• She had experience from her first career.

• She attended a special training program.

• She was naturally good with people.

What was Margaret's favorite chapter to write in the book?

• The chapter on lesson planning

• The chapter on student engagement

• The chapter on dealing with parents

• The chapter on classroom management