Teaching 101

By Beth Lewis, About.com Guides to Elementary Education

Learn from the experience of others with these tips and suggestions for how to be a happy and effective elementary school teacher.

1. Professional Development
2. Discipline and Classroom Management

Professional Development

What to wear, what to do with a problem principal, how to self-reflect and improve each year, which mistakes to avoid - it's all here!

• Common Mistakes For Teachers To Avoid
• How Teachers Should Dress

Discipline and Classroom Management

You can't teach if your students aren't organized, quiet, and ready to learn. Use these suggestions to tame the wildest aspect of being an elementary school teacher.

• How To Create A Behavior Contract
• Nonverbal Ways To Quiet Your Students